Design and Operation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) offers you an unrivalled opportunity to delve into a sector that is experiencing significant growth. With a growing global focus on sustainable water management, expertise in wastewater treatment is more crucial than ever. This course equips you with the essential skills to understand wastewater treatment processes, focusing on both secondary and tertiary treatment, as well as sludge and gas management. Demand for qualified professionals in this field is soaring, making this a timely and strategic investment in your career. By mastering these critical aspects, you will position yourself at the forefront of environmental innovation, ready to tackle pressing water challenges. Join us to transform your understanding and drive meaningful change.
Design and Operation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Water
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamentals of wastewater treatment processes.
- To identify the stages of secondary wastewater treatment effectively.
- To apply knowledge of tertiary treatment methods in real-world scenarios.
- To analyse the role of sludge management in wastewater treatment plant operations.
- To assess the impact of gas production on plant efficiency.
- To integrate knowledge of water and sludge systems to achieve optimal results.
- To explore innovative approaches to wastewater treatment technology.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. WASTEWATER. INTRODUCTION TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Wastewater
Design of a WWTP
Pretreatment
Primary treatment
Secondary treatment
UNIT 2. WATER LINE. SECONDARY TREATMENT
Conventional activated sludge
Equipment and types of activated sludge processes
Advanced treatments
Biofilm processes
Water treatment in small towns
UNIT 3. WATER LINE. TERTIARY TREATMENT
Sizing of a WWTP bioreactor for nitrogen removal in accordance with standard ATV A-131
Qualities and uses of reclaimed water
Regeneration technologies
Filtration
Disinfection
UNIT 4. SLUDGE AND GAS PIPES
Sludge
Thickening
Stabilisation
Dehydration
Gas pipe