Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6996
Course Name
BNR Process Control for WWPTs
Contact Hours
6.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
US EPA - Region III, Drinking Water Branch
Primary Contact
Patti Kay Wisniewski
wisniewski.patti-kay@epa.gov
215-814-5668 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a process control strategy for a municipal wastewater treatment plant based on the sludge quality approach developed by Al West. The course will be in three parts. The first part will cover basic theory. The second part will be collecting data in the field. The third part will be determining wasting and return rates based on the data they collected. Additional discussion will be held on testing results for nitrogen removal.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
1. Observations & odors
2. Measuring Sludge Settleability
3. Measuring Sludge Concentration
4. Aeration Basin Dissolved Oxygen
5. Measuring Sludge Blanket
6. Microscopic Examination
7. Trend Charting
8. Determining Wasting and Return rates
9. Monitoring for Nitrogen removal
Target Audience
This course is designed for the experienced operator that need to implement a process control strategy for a wastewater treatment plant that is designed to remove nutrients.
Training Format
Classroom