The Course on the Operation and Design of Wastewater Treatment Plants. offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a booming sector that is of great importance to sustainable development. Wastewater treatment is crucial for preserving water resources, and the growing demand for experts in this field guarantees significant career opportunities. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the water treatment, from primary to tertiary treatment, as well as sludge and gas management, equipping you with the essential skills to tackle today’s environmental challenges. You will learn how to design and manage wastewater treatment plants effectively, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and optimising processes to minimise environmental impact. The online format allows you to access high-quality content from anywhere, making it easy to acquire technical skills without compromising your convenience. If you’re looking to be part of the solution to environmental challenges and excel in a field with a bright future, this course is designed for you.
Operation and design of wastewater treatment plants.
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the primary wastewater treatment process and its importance in wastewater treatment.
- Identify the stages of secondary treatment in the water supply system and their environmental benefits.
- To analyse the techniques used in tertiary treatment to improve water quality.
- To assess sludge management at wastewater treatment works and its impact on process efficiency.
- Describe how the biogas generated at treatment plants is utilised.
- Apply sustainability concepts to the design of water treatment systems.
- To recognise the role of technological innovation in improving wastewater treatment plants.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. WASTEWATER. PRIMARY TREATMENT
Wastewater
Diagram of the wastewater treatment plant
Pre-treatment
Primary treatment
Secondary treatment
TEACHING UNIT 2. WATER TREATMENT LINE. SECONDARY TREATMENT
Conventional activated sludge
Equipment and process types in activated sludge systems
Advanced treatments
Biofilm Process
Wastewater treatment in small towns
TEACHING UNIT 3. WATER SUPPLY. TERTIARY TREATMENT
Sizing of a biological reactor at a wastewater treatment plant for nitrogen removal in accordance with the ATV-131 standard
Quality and uses of reclaimed water
Regenerative technologies
Filtration
Disinfection
TEACHING UNIT 4. OIL AND GAS FIELD
Mud
Thickening
Stabilisation
Dehydration
Gas pipeline