Biological Treatment: Wastewaters, Nutrients and Solids

Monday - Friday, June 8 - 12, 2009
Coordinator: Robert R. Sharp, Ph.D.,  PE

Objectives:

To present fundamental and advanced concepts of biological treatment for municipal and industrial wastewaters. The wide range of modern processes is covered with design examples and computer applications. The course provides extended knowledge for environmental professionals working on treatment of contaminated waters, BNR, residuals management, odor control and disinfection.

Schedule:

Monday - Basic Wastewater Treatment (7 PDHs)

• Wastewater Characteristics
• Activated Sludge, Municipal and Industrial Wastewaters
• Aeration/Oxygen Transfer

Tuesday - Biological Nutrient Removal - Nitrogent & Phosphorus (7 PDHs)

• Nitrification and Denitrification Theory
• Removal Processes - Single and Combined
• Case Studies
• Fixed Film Systems
• Nutrient Removal - Nitrogent and Phosphorus

Wednesday - Physical & Chemical Systems-Disinfection, Odors & Residuals (7 PDHs)

• Odor Control, VOC's and Related Regulations
• Disinfection Basics
• Innovative Disinfection Practices
• Dewatering, Settling and Thickening
• Residuals Management

Thursday - Advanced Treatment Processes (7 PDHs)

• Membrane Processes and Reuse
• Fixed Film Processes
• Treatment Using BioWin Model

Friday - Anaerobic Treatment/Toxics (4 PDHs)

• Anaerobic Systems
• Degradation of Toxics