Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6264
Course Name
Conventional Filtration - DEP Module
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
PA DEP: Training Section
Primary Contact
Jill Anderson
jianderson@pa.gov
7177724049 Ext.
Website
Description
The primary purpose of the Conventional Filtration workshop is to provide an introduction to the conventional filtration process commonly used to treat drinking water.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
Conventional Water Treatment Overview
Purpose of Conventional Water Treatment
Terms and Definitions
Typical Process Flow in Conventional Filtration
Pretreatment
Treatment
Mixing
Coagulation
Flocculation
Sedimentation/Clarification
Detention Time Introduction
Surface Loading Rate Calculation Introduction
Filtration
Types of filters
Filter Control Systems
Filter Media
Backwashing
Filtration Math
Dosage
Theoretical Detention Calculations
Filter Loading Rate
Filter Capacity
Hand out homework, do evaluations
Target Audience
Pre-certification prep
Training Format
Classroom