Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8727
Course Name
Check/Surge and Air Valves for Water Utilities
Contact Hours
1.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Eastern Pennsylvania Water Pollution Control Operators Assoc., Inc.
Primary Contact
Marykay Steinman
office@epwpcoa.org
610 670 6072 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce the different types of valves in water and wastewater pumping applications. It is critical for operators to understand the many valves needed in these different pumping applications in order to protect their equipment and optimize the process. At the end of this course the students will be able to identify the different types of valves in water and wastewater pumping systems, explain how they work and select which style is needed for different applications. The students will be able to discuss what causes “check valve slam” and “water hammer” and how these issues can be resolved.
Course Level
Intermediate
Course Content
-What causes surge/water hammer?
-Different types of check valves
-Air Release, Air Vacuum, and Combination Valves
Target Audience
Water and wastewater professionals.
Training Format
Classroom