Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
9906
Course Name
Practical applications of Water Pre-Treatment Chemicals
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water
Partner Name
PA DEP: Training Section
Primary Contact
Jill Anderson
jianderson@pa.gov
7177724049 Ext.
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge on the practical applications of water pre-treatment chemicals. It covers various aspects of chemical feed systems. The course aims to educate participants on the ideal order of chemical application, chemical characteristics, and chemical feed rates. It also addresses NSF chemical overfeed rates and coagulation control. In summary, the course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage chemical feed systems in water treatment processes.
Course Level
Basic/Precertification
Course Content
By the end of this training module, participants will be able to explain the role of chemical feed systems and process control in water treatment and describe the functions and safe use of key treatment chemicals (e.g. PAC, pH and alkalinity chemicals, oxidants, coagulants, and polymers).
Topics included: Chemical Feed Systems, Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC); Optimum pH and Alkalinity; Oxidants (e.g. potassium permanganate, sodium permanganate, chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite); Coagulant Control Tools and Techniques; Primary coagulants (Aluminum sulfate [Alum], Ferric chloride, and Polyaluminum chloride [PACl]); and Polyacrylamides (PAM) in water treatment.
Target Audience
New and experienced water treatment plant operators, treatment plant supervisors/managers, environmental engineers, and DEP Safe Drinking Water staff.
Training Format
Classroom