Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
3975
Course Name
Activated Sludge Process Control
Contact Hours
7.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Maryland Center for Environmental Training
Primary Contact
Rachel Pingitore
rpingitore@mcet.org
3019347519 Ext.
Website
Description
This course is designed to review the principles of biologically treating wastewater with activated sludge, defining and examining traditional process control tests, performing and interpreting each test, and recording test results. Participants will be introduced to testing techniques for detailed microscope biomass examination, food to mass ratio, mean cell residence time, sludge age, settleability, sludge volume index, oxygen uptake ratio, and sludge blanket depth.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
* Biological Treatment Basics/Development of Activated Sludge
* BOD & SS Removal/Nitrification & Denitrification
* Common Systems
* Process Control Program
* Bulking and Foaming .
Target Audience
All wastewater operators.
Training Format
Classroom