Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9329
Course Name
Biological Metabolic Process and Nutrient Removal
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
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 bacteria cell biology, for the purpose of troubleshooting nutrient and organic compound related problems. This course will give the students the knowledge to solve biological issues such as BOD, FOG, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Hydrogen Sulfide corrosion, and SSO’s. At the end of this training the student will be able to identify biological issues, and treat them utilizing cost-effective, environmentally friendly methods.
Course Level
Intermediate thru Advanced
Course Content
-What organic compounds are consumed and produced in biological Wastewater Processes?
-What microorganisms are responsible for biological treatment system operations?
-How are Nutrients, FOG, and BOD metabolized by a cell?
-How to troubleshoot biological and collection system problems using cellular metabolic processes and parameters.
Target Audience
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Collection System Personnel
Training Format
Classroom