Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6569
Course Name
Activated Sludge Processes
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
“Activated Sludge” is class which will assist operators with operational troubleshooting strategies, and problem solving techniques for an Activated Sludge Process. This course will help operators understand control parameters to operate an Activated Sludge Process. The instructional material presented will explain the biochemical processes that can be utilized to remove specifically BOD and Ammonia. Control parameters to monitor the Activated Sludge Process will be introduced and explained. Measurements such as Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids and Dissolved Oxygen and their effect on the process will be discussed. The course will be specifically geared to making the operator understand the day to day adjustments of running an Activated Sludge plant.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
AS Treatment Process; Aerobic Process for BOD Removal; Quiz1; Aerobic Process for Nitrification; Settleability of AS; Quiz2; Control Parameters for AS; Operational changes by the Operator; Quiz3
Target Audience
Wastewater Operators with a working knowledge of biological treatment
Training Format
Classroom