Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9146
Course Name
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 2, Eighth Edition, Solids Management and Plant Maintenance
Contact Hours
40.0
Approved Industry
Wastewater
Partner Name
California State University, Sacramento
Primary Contact
Jamie McCartney
wateroffice@owp.csus.edu
916-278-6142 Ext.
Website
Description
This course is designed to train operators in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plants, emphasizing safe practices and procedures using selected chapters from the training manual, Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume 2. Information is presented on solids handling and disposal; sludge processing, thickening, stabilization, and dewatering; and methods used to maintain equipment and facilities in wastewater treatment systems, including general treatment plant maintenance, electrical systems, motors, pumps, and pneumatic systems.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
1. Residual Solids Management (26 hours)
1.1 Solids Handling and Disposal
1.2 Preliminary Sludge Processing
1.3 Sludge Thickening
1.4 Sludge Stabilization
1.5 Dewatering and Volume Reduction
1.6 Solids Disposal
2. Plant Maintenance (14.4 hours)
2.1 Wastewater Treatment System Maintenance
2.2 Electricity
2.3 Motors
2.4 Pumps
2.5 Pneumatic System Maintenance
2.6 Unplugging Pipes, Pumps, and Valves
Target Audience
The target audience for this course is the person interested in working in the wastewater treatment field and wishing to prepare for certification license exams, to learn how to do the job safely and effectively, and/or to meet educational needs for promotion.
Training Format
Correspondence