Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
8950
Course Name
Chemical Additions (AWBT)
Contact Hours
5.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
Primary Contact
Joel Jordan
jjordan@prwa.com
8143539302 Ext. 201
Website
Description
Use of chemicals in the treatment of water is not new. Chlorination as disinfection was first practiced at a U.S. public water supply in 1908. Requirements for improved treatment have resulted in greater chemical use in recent years. Today, Water Treatment Plants are being designed to operate using chemicals for improving both process performance and finished water quality. Current practice includes adding coagulants, pH adjustment chemicals, oxidants, disinfectants, and polymers during the water treatment process.
The Chemical Addition course has been designed to introduce you to a variety of chemical addition processes, equipment, and systems. The content and resources will provide you with much of the knowledge necessary to confidently manage your chemical water treatment regimen.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
This course focuses on chemical additions used in drinking water treatment, and the systems used to distribute those chemicals. Here are the course objectives:
When given a raw water problem, students will be able to identify on the Chemical Usage Table which chemicals may be used to correct the problem.
When given a Safety Data Sheet and specific chemical names, students will identify specific information related to chemical characteristics and safety.
When asked, students will be able to list and describe the five components of Chemical Handling Equipment.
When asked, students will be able to identify chemical feed system components and the associated purposes.
When given the formula and required data, students will be able to calculate chemical dosages and detention time.
Target Audience
Water treatment system managers and operators.
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous