Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3940
Course Name
Practical Process Control
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Walters Environmental Consulting, Inc
Primary Contact
Richard Walters
richard@waltersenvironmental.com
317-299-9851 Ext.
Website
Description
Process control is an essential part of good plant operations. Operators will learn how to determine wasting rates by plotting settleability curves, doing microscopic analysis, doing an oxygen uptake rate on their mixed liquor, calculating F:M, calculating MCRT, calculating sludge age, and calculating sludge volume index. They will also learn how to monitor ammonia removal through better testing of the dissolved oxygen levels, the ammonia levels, the ORP readings, and alkalinity levels. They will learn how to improve ammonia removals by the use of fine pore diffusers, proper cleaning of clarifiers and other tanks, and making a better floc home for the nitrifying bacteria. Operators will also learn how to fix bulking and foaming problems and how to improve phosphate removal.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
Benefits of Equalization
? Determining the Surge Tank Volume
? Using Microscopy, Settleability, and OUR Testing to Determine the Wasting Rate
? F:M, MCRT, Sludge Age, and SVI calculations to Determine the Wasting Rate
? Causes and Controls of Bulking and Foaming
? Benefits of Controlling the RAS Rate
? Improving Ammonia and Phosphate Removal
Target Audience
The course is intended for operators, supervisors, and engineers involved in plant operations, overseeing plant operations, or designing plants.
Training Format
Classroom