Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7753
Course Name
Class A and B Solids, Land Application and Biogas Utilization
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
Investigate the techniques and challenges encountered when generating Class A or B solids. Includes considerations for financial concerns when trying to produce a Class A sludge and considerations for when evaluating whether Class A sludge is a good fit for a particular system. The second half of this course shows how the use of biogas can be optimized within a particular facility through the use of an energy model. The case study will look at system costs and non-economic considerations for
shortlisted alternatives.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
Digester Gas to Energy
Energy use at WRRFs
Mass/Energy Balances
Case Studies
Definition of Biosolids / Land Application
Pollutant Limits/Vector Attraction Reduction/Pathogen Control
Class A vs Class B / Applications to Achieve Class A/B Biosolids
Quizzes
Target Audience
Wastewater Operators and Managers. Engineers and consultants.
Training Format
Classroom