Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7346
Course Name
The Activated Sludge Process II
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Water Environment Association
Primary Contact
Breyana Fulton
breyana@millirongoodman.com
618-570-6063 Ext.
Website
Description
The primary purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the activated sludge process control strategies, typical operational problems encountered during the process and the microbiology of the activated sludge process.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
I. Process Control Strategies
a. Key Monitoring Location
b. Key Process Control Parameters
c. Daily Process Control Tasks
II. Typical Operational Problems
a. Process Operational Problems
b. Process Troubleshooting Guide
c. Equipment Operational Problems and Maintenance
III. Microbiology of the Activated Sludge Process
a. Why is Microbiology Important in Activated Sludge?
b. Microorganisms in Activated Sludge
c. Sample Collection and Preparation
d. Microscopic Observations
e. Interpretation of Results
f. Response to Results
g. Monitoring Processes
Target Audience
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge to prepare for the subclass 1 activated sludge portion of the wastewater certification exam.
Training Format
Classroom