RedVector RV-6788

Basic Civil Engineering - Sewage Treatment

Basic Civil Engineering - Sewage Treatment

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-6788

SME: John Herrick

This course has been discontinued
 
Clean water, who needs it? We all do!

This one-hour interactive online course will acquaint you with the history of wastewater treatment. It covers the main treatment functions, and gives a clear insight into what goes on in a wastewater treatment plant. The course identifies the micro-organisms that do the work, and descriptions and hints are given as to the precursors to problems you may experience. This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will:

  • Know how large should your clarifier be and what you can use for grit removal and disinfection.
  • Know when your rotifers are dying and what to do about it.
  • Be more knowledgable in how to handle problems by reviewing past examples.
  • Be able to talk with the designer of your plant without embarrasment.
  • Be able to upgrade your plant with assurance that you are headed in the right direction.
  • Be able to understand what your micro-organisms are doing, and what to look for to avoid problems in your treatment.