Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7758
Course Name
Module 21: Chemical Addition (3 hr)
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
PA DEP: Training Section
Primary Contact
Jill Anderson
jianderson@pa.gov
7177724049 Ext.
Website
Description
This course was developed to assist students in preparing to work in the drinking water industry and to successfully pass the PA subclass 8 Chemical Addition certification examination. The course covers the various chemicals and chemical feed systems utilized at drinking water treatment systems. An important aspect of treatment is determining the proper chemical dosage based on the particular system’s requirements. Chemical feed math calculations are covered in this course.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
- Chemicals used
- Chemical feed equipment
- Safety measures
- Chemical feed calculations such as detention time, feed rate, chemical active strength, and theoretical pump output.
- Additionally, students will be introduced to jar testing and pump calibrations.
Target Audience
Individuals preparing for the drinking water treatment industry and existing operators seeking a review of chemical addition
Training Format
Classroom