Wastewater Treatment: Biological Treatment Process
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course examines the activated sludge process operation, equipment, treatment and disposal methods used before treated wastewater can be discharged as effluent into the environment.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the biochemical oxidation (biox) activated sludge process.
- Identify the different types of aeration tanks and bubble diffusers.
- Explain the operation of mechanical and lance aerators.
- Specify the function of different types of clarifiers.
- Define the purpose and function of sludge thickeners, air-lift sludge pumps, and screw pumps.
- Describe the digestion process.
- Compare the typical sludge digestion with the activated sludge process.
- Explain the purpose and function of a vacuum filter and centrifuge.
- Identify the purpose and function of a horizontal belt filter and sludge cake incinerator.
- Summarize the operation of land treatment facilities.
- Outline the process of granular media filtration.
- Explain the purpose and function of pressure filters.
- Summarize how adsorption works.
- Describe the structure and function of a polishing pond.
