Electromechanical Equipment at Water Treatment Plants offers you the opportunity to explore a field that is crucial for sustainable development and environmental protection. With the growing global focus on water conservation and management, expertise in this sector is in high demand. This course will equip you with essential skills in understanding and managing pumping and isolation systems, solids separation, and mixing and aeration systems. You’ll also gain insights into instrumentation and control, which is crucial for ensuring efficient plant operations. By taking part, you’ll place yourself at the forefront of a growing industry, boosting your career prospects whilst contributing to vital environmental solutions. Seize the opportunity to become a key player in the water treatment sector, all from the comfort of your own home, thanks to our comprehensive online format.
Electromechanical Equipment at Water Treatment Plants.
Water
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand how pumping and isolation systems work effectively.
- Accurately identify the key components of solids separation systems.
- Explain the principles of mixing and aeration systems in detail.
- Analyse instrumentation and control systems within water treatment works.
- Assess the efficiency of different pumping systems in various scenarios.
- Describe the role of isolation systems in maintaining operational safety.
- Assess the impact of aeration systems on improvements in water quality.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. PUMPING AND ISOLATION SYSTEMS
Types of pumps used in water treatment works
Submersible pumps
Surface or dry-pit centrifugal pumps
Surface or dry-pit screw pumps
Isolation systems (valves)
UNIT 2. SOLIDS SEPARATION SYSTEMS
Pretreatment in water treatment works
Grit-related equipment – Grease traps
Equipment in clarifiers and thickeners
Anaerobic sludge digestion equipment
Sludge dewatering equipment (filter presses, belt presses and centrifuges)
UNIT 3. MIXING AND AERATION SYSTEMS
Mixing and aeration in biological reactors
Mixing in coagulation and flocculation tanks and preparation of the chemicals used
Air-generating equipment (blowers and turbo blowers)
Coarse and fine bubble aeration
Types of chemicals and storage systems
UNIT 4. INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
Flow and level measurement
Pressure measurement and water analysis
Control processes (automation)
SCADA control system (I)
SCADA control system (II)