Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7190
Course Name
To UV or Not to UV: A Comparison of Ultraviolet and Gas Chlorine Disinfection
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
Disinfection is perhaps one of the most important processes at most water or wastewater treatment facilities from a public safety perspective. Ultraviolet light and chlorine gas are both widely used in the disinfection of water and wastewater and each has significant advantages and disadvantages, which in many cases are determined by the federal, state and sometimes local regulations. This course will provide an overview of disinfection techniques in general, provide sample dosage calculations for various forms of disinfection and provide a detailed comparison of the advantages of UV versus gas chlorine as forms of disinfection. The comparison will not only investigate the capital cost, but also the life cycle coast and safety involved with each method.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Disinfection Background
Potable Water Disinfection Options
Wastewater Disinfection Options
Cl Gas Disinfection Specs / Water and Wastewater
UV Disinfection Specs / Water and Wastewater
Life Cycle Comparison - Cl Gas vs UV
Summary & Discussion
Quizzes
Target Audience
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Managers
Training Format
Classroom