Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3803
Course Name
Wastewater Activated Sludge Basics & CBOD Removal
Contact Hours
18.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Reading Area Community College
Primary Contact
David Lerch
dlerch@racc.edu
6203724721 Ext. 6208
Website
Description
This course provides an overview of the activated sludge process, aeration systems, plant start-up procedures, process control strategies and typical operational problems encountered with the process. Activated Sludge process control calculations will be addressed in the mathematics module of this course.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
* Activated Sludge I: an overview of the Activated Sludge process, aeration systems and new plant start-up procedures. Instruction on Activated Sludge types, various factors that upset operations, aeration methods and system & equipment check procedures.
* Activated Sludge II: an overview of the Activated Sludge process control strategies, typical operational problems during the process and the microbiology of the Activated Sludge process
* Activated Sludge Math: an overview of the basics rules for activated sludge treatment process and process control calculations.
Target Audience
New operators, not yet certified and certified operators wanting to earn continuing education credit.
Training Format
Classroom