Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6488
Course Name
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants - Disinfection, Laboratory Procedures, and Math
Contact Hours
43.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
California State University, Sacramento
Primary Contact
Jamie McCartney
wateroffice@owp.csus.edu
916-278-6142 Ext.
Website
Description
This course trains operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining disinfection processes, the performance of basic laboratory procedures, and practical mathematical concepts and applications. This course uses the following content from Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 1: Chapter 7, “Disinfection”; Chapter 9, “Laboratory Procedures”; and Appendix A, “Introduction to Basic Math for Operators.”
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Chapter 7, Disinfection
Learning Objectives
1. Explain the disinfection process using chlorine, hypochlorite, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and ozone.
2. Describe the breakpoint chlorination process.
3. Identify the points of disinfectant application and select the proper dosage.
4. Start up, shut down, troubleshoot, and maintain disinfection equipment and systems.
5. Handle disinfectants safely and develop and conduct safety programs for using, handling, and storing disinfectants.
Chapter 9, Laboratory Procedures
Learning Objectives
1. Safely operate laboratory equipment.
2. Collect representative samples and preserve and transport the samples.
3. Prepare samples for analysis.
4. Describe lab test limitations, recognize precautions for those tests, and record lab test results.
5. Understand principles that apply to field or laboratory tests for solids, gases, and chemical and biological parameters, as well as tests for process control and sludge.
Appendix A, Introduction to Basic Math f
Target Audience
Operators interested in continuing their education or students interested in pursuing a career in wastewater treatment.
Training Format
Correspondence