Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7357
Course Name
The Activated Sludge Process, Part IV
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
This course is intended to help student prepare for the operator certification exam or for those wanting to gain a better understanding of the activated sludge process.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
I. Nitrification and Denitrification (115 minutes)
a. Nitrogen and Nitrogen Removal Mechanisms
b. Biological Nitrification
c. Biological Denitrification
d. Unit Review
II. Biological Phosphorus Removal (30 minutes)
a. Phosphorus Overview
b. Phosphorus Removal Mechanisms
c. Unit Review
III. Combined Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal or BNR (45 minutes)
a. A2O Process
b. Bardenpho Process
c. Process Control
d. Unit Review
IV. Treatment of Combined Municipal and Industrial Wastewater (50 minutes)
a. Monitoring Program and Pretreatment Requirements
b. Effects of Industrial Wastes on Treatment Plant Performance
c. Operational Responses to Shock Load
d. Record Keeping
e. Unit Review
Target Audience
This course is intended to help student prepare for the operator certification exam or for those wanting to gain a better understanding of the activated sludge process.
Training Format
Classroom