Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
406
Course Name
Trickling Filters
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Uni-Tec Consulting Engineers
Primary Contact
Kathy Ward
kaw@uni-tec.com
8142388223 Ext.
Website
Description
The main purpose of this course is to teach operators how to safely start up, operate, shut down and maintain trickling filters.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
* Explain the principles of the trickling filter treatment process and the operation of the process
* Inspect a new trickling filter for proper operation
* Place a new filter into service
* Schedule and safely conduct operation and maintenance duties
* Sample influent and effluent, interpret lab results and make appropriate adjustments in treatment process
* Recognize factors that indicate a trickling filter is not performing properly, identify the source of the problem and take corrective action
* Develop an operating strategy for a trickling filter
* Conduct their duties in a safe fashion
* Identify the different types of trickling filters
* Determine hydraulic and organic loadings on a trickling filter
* Keep records for a trickling filter plant
Target Audience
Operators, Managers, Council Members, Authority Members
Training Format
Classroom