Coagulation & Flocculation Description
This course covers aluminum and iron based coagulants along with organic coagulants. We will explore the chemistry, applications, and advantages of each type. Course also covers flocculating polymers from activation through troubleshooting. Learn how to get the most of your coagulants and flocculants with proper jar testing, dosing, mixing, and online monitoring systems.
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Coagulation & Flocculation Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Colloidal Suspensions
Chemical, Mechanical, & Thermal Shear
Emulsions and Emulsifiers
Types of Coagulants
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Aluminum Based Coagulants
Iron Based Coagulants
Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Organic Coagulants
Coagulant Aids
Mixing
Natural Flocculation
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Jar Testing
Calculating Polymer Dosages
Polymer Activation
Polymer Mixing
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Classification of Polymers
Effect of pH, Hardness, and Temperature on Polymers
Troubleshooting
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Disinfection Outline
Coagulation & Flocculation
This course covers aluminum and iron based coagulants along with organic coagulants. We will explore the chemistry, applications, and advantages of each type. Course also covers flocculating polymers from activation through troubleshooting. Learn how to get the most of your coagulants and flocculants with proper jar testing, dosing, mixing, and online monitoring systems.
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Disinfection
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of disinfectants including UV, ozone, chlorine gas, bleach, chloramination, and chlorine dioxide. We will explore the history of disinfection and the future of disinfection.
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Dosing & Chemical Feed
Course covers chemical feed systems, including proper chemical storage and containment, pump troubleshooting, common feed chemical issues, jar testing, dosing calculations, on-line monitoring, and mixing. We will perform dosage calculations from the jar to the effluent, for various feed chemicals to ensure understanding of chemical feed dosing.
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Fifty Rules of Treatment
Learn the universal rules that control treatment processes in this fast paced course. This course provides an overview of these rules and how they impact different types of treatment. We will not only show why we need to follow the rules, but also what happens if we don’t.
8:00 to 9:20
Disinfection History
Pathogens
Overview of Disinfectant Types
Gaseous Chlorine
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Hypochlorination
Chloramination
Disinfection By-products
Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Maintaining Residual Chlorine
Sequestering Agents and Corrosion Inhibitors
Calculating Dosages
Dechlorination
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
​UV Theory
UV Dose, Design, and Detention Time
UV Operation
Cleaning Sleeves & Replacing Lamps
Sampling for E. coli
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
UV Troubleshooting
Ozone
Alternative Disinfectants
Pathogen Resistance
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Dosing & Chemical Feed Outline
Coagulation & Flocculation
This course covers aluminum and iron based coagulants along with organic coagulants. We will explore the chemistry, applications, and advantages of each type. Course also covers flocculating polymers from activation through troubleshooting. Learn how to get the most of your coagulants and flocculants with proper jar testing, dosing, mixing, and online monitoring systems.
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Disinfection
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of disinfectants including UV, ozone, chlorine gas, bleach, chloramination, and chlorine dioxide. We will explore the history of disinfection and the future of disinfection.
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Dosing & Chemical Feed
Course covers chemical feed systems, including proper chemical storage and containment, pump troubleshooting, common feed chemical issues, jar testing, dosing calculations, on-line monitoring, and mixing. We will perform dosage calculations from the jar to the effluent, for various feed chemicals to ensure understanding of chemical feed dosing.
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Fifty Rules of Treatment
Learn the universal rules that control treatment processes in this fast paced course. This course provides an overview of these rules and how they impact different types of treatment. We will not only show why we need to follow the rules, but also what happens if we don’t.
8:00 to 9:20
Chemical Feed Systems
Chemical Pumping Hazards & Safety
Containment & Storage
Pumps, Lines, & Valves
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Common Feed Chemicals & Pitfalls
Acids & Bases
Oxidizing & Reducing Agents
Coagulants & Polymers
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Jar Testing
On-Line Monitoring
Dosage Calculations
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Chemical Feed Pumps
Advantages of Each Type
Troubleshooting
Maintenance & Calibration
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Automated Systems
Under & Over Dosing Problems
Sensors & Probes
Mixers and Agitators
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Fifty Rules of Treatment Description
Learn the universal rules that control treatment processes in this fast paced course. This course provides an overview of these rules and how they impact different types of treatment. We will not only show why we need to follow the rules, but also what happens if we don’t.
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Fifty Rules of Treatment Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Permits are Contracts
A Good Design Can Be Challenging; A Poor Design, Impossible.
Action without a Plan is a Recipe for Disaster
Hydraulic Laws
Cleaning is Underrated
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Settleability Laws
Stokes Law
Rules of Water
Chemical Rules
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Biological Rules
Treating Symptoms Does Not Fix Problems
Documentation is Key
Do Not Assume What You Do Not Know
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
If You Want to Run the Plant by the Book, then Write the Book
Document, Document, Document
Efficiency Should Be Measured
Follow the Money
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Maintenance Laws
Corrosion Rules
Operation Laws
Automation is Not Autonomous
The Captain of the Titanic Never Had an Accident Until...
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Lab Analysis Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Overview of Analytical Techniques
Basic Lab Safety
Sampling
Importance of a QA/QC Plan
pH
Alkalinity
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
BOD
COD
TOC
TTO
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Total Suspended Solids
Dissolved Solids
Total Solids
Conductivity
Turbidity
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Total Residual Chlorine
Bacteria Testing
Nitrogen Ammonia
Total Phosphates
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Metals Analysis
Cyanide
Oil & Grease
Fluorides
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Motor Troubleshooting Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Basic Motor Theory
Motor Types and Applications
Single Phase & Three Phase Motors
Motor Nameplate Data
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Motor Speed, Torque, Power and Efficiency
Motor Start Problems
Switches and Relays
Motor Run Problems
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Motor Overheating Problems
Motor Protection
Bearing Failure
Motor Testing
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Motor Starters
Variable Frequency Drives
VFD Troubleshooting
Programmable Logic Controllers
PLC Troubleshooting
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Motor Alignment
Motor Vibration Problems
Predictive Maintenance: Vibration Analysis & Thermal Imaging
Additional Tips on Motor Troubleshooting
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Pump Troubleshooting Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Positive Displacement Pumps
Feed Pump Issues
Pumping Sludge and Viscous Chemicals
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Centrifugal Pumps
General Troubleshooting tips
Pump and Motor Alignment
Cavitation
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Valves
Variable Frequency Drives
Affinity Laws
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Centrifugal Pump Problems
Packing
Mechanical Seals
Bearings
Impellers
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Pump and System Curves
Vibration Analysis
Thermal Imagery
Troubleshooting Summary
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Quality Control Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Bias, Precision, and Accuracy
Blanks, Duplicates, Spikes, and Standards
What QC Should be Performed on Different Lab Tests
QC Calculations
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Making a Control Chart
Means
Standard Deviations
T Values
Warning & Control Limits
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Interpreting Control Charts
Dynamic & Static Control Charts
Performance Audits
Blind QC
Field QC
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Detection Limits
Quality Assurance Plans
Proper Documentation
Training Requirements
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Equipment Calibration & Maintenance
Corrective Actions
Data Validation & Reporting
Lab Audits
Safety & Hygiene Plan
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R.O. & Ion Exchange Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Overview of Membranes
Microfiltration & Ultrafiltration
- Applications
- Fouling
- Troubleshooting
Osmosis
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Nanofiltration & Reverse Osmosis
- Applications
- Fouling
- Troubleshooting
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Reverse Osmosis
- Theory
- Dissolved Solids & Pressures
- Types of Membranes
- Configurations
- Permeate & Concentrate Concerns
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Ion Exchange
- Softening
- Cation Exchange
- Anion Exchange
- Mixed Beds
- Regeneration
- Troubleshooting
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Ion Exchange versus Reverse Osmosis
- Cost Comparison
- Environmental Concerns
Activated Carbon
- Applications
- Theory
- Troubleshooting
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Treatment Chemistry Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Overview of Chemistry Used in Treatment
Treatment Chemicals
Safe Chemical Use & Storage
Monitoring Chemical Reactions
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Metals Treatment
- Hydroxide Precipitation
- Sulfide Precipitation
- Chelators & Complexing Agents
- Co-precipitation
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Removal of Iron and Manganese
Phosphorus Removal Chemistry
Orthophosphates
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Busting Turbidities & Breaking Emulsions
Destruction of Trace Organics
Pesticides
Color & Odor Treatment Chemistry
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
PFAS
Green Chemistry
Chemical Troubleshooting
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Treatment Problem Solving Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Problem Solving Pitfalls
- Problems are Not Just for Experts
- Change is Not Always Good
- Taking the Emotion Out of It
Worst Problem Solving Method: Trial & Error
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Common Methods of Solving Problems
- Networking
- Divide & Conquer
- Root Cause Analysis
- Deductive Approach
Identifying the Problem
- Process Control & System Checks
- SCADA Systems & GIS
- Qualitative Trend Analysis
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
Defining the Problem
- Current Situation vs. Desired Situation
- When was Problem First Noticed
- Is the Problem Becoming Worse
Don’t Overlook Changes
Analyzing the Problem
Deciding on a Solution
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Treatment Problems and Solutions
- High Flows
- High Turbidity
- Poor Settling
- High Nutrients
- Poor Chemistry
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Intermittent Problems
Inconsistency is the Greatest Impediment to a Good Solution
Additional Case Histories & Final Conclusions
Water Chemistry Outline
8:00 to 9:20
Overview of Water Chemistry
Solubility
Concentration
Properties of Water
Surface Tension
9:20 to 9:35
Break
9:35 to 10:45
Cleaners
Hardness
Softening
Detergents
10:45 to 11:00
Break
11:00 to 12:00
pH
Acid-Base Chemistry
Alkalinity
12:00 to 1:00
Lunch
1:00 to 2:30
Disinfection Chemistry
Disinfection Byproducts
2:30 to 2:45
Break
2:45 to 3:45
Phosphate Chemistry
Measuring Corrosiveness of Water
Pollution Chemistry
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Activated Carbon Outline
9:00 to 10:00
Carbon Types & Applications
Adsorption
Removal Effectiveness
Impregnated Carbon
10:00 to 10:15
Break
10:15 to 11:15
Desorption
Backwashing
Replacement
Troubleshooting
Jar Testing Outline
9:00 to 10:00
Finding the Right Chemistry
Testing Basics
Preparing Stock Solutions
Jar Testing Steps
Objective Measurements
10:00 to 10:15
Break
10:15 to 11:15
C1V1 = C2V2
Calculating Jar Concentrations
Calculating Chemical Feed Rates
When Jars Go Wrong
Pathogens & Pathways Outline
9:00 to 10:00
Viral Pathogens
- Coronavirus & Rhinovirus (Common Cold)
- Hepatitis A Virus (HAV)
- Poliovirus
- Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Rotavirus
- Noravirus
Bacterial Pathogens
- Salmonella Typhi
- Vibrio Cholera
- Bacillus anthracis
- Clostridium tetani
- Salmonella Enterica
- Shigella types
- Escherichia coli
10:00 to 10:15
Break
10:15 to 11:15
Parasitic Pathogens
- Cryptosporidium parvum
- Giardia lamblia
- Cyclospora cayetanensis
- Entamoeba histolytica
- Naegleria fowleri
- Balantidium coli
- Ascaris lumbricoides
Emerging Pathogens
Pathogen Destruction
Pump & Motor Maintenance Outline
9:00 to 10:00
Preventative Maintenance
Amp & Pressure Readings
Troubleshooting Bearing Failures
Oil Analysis
Alignment
10:00 to 10:15
Break
10:15 to 11:15
Mechanical Seal Problems
Pump Curves
Cavitation
Motor Overloading
Thermal Imaging
Vibration Analysis