Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
• Environmental and Municipal Engineers
• Industrial Pre-treatment Supervisors
• Plant Maintenance Personnel
• Regulatory Compliance Officers

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Characterize wastewater, interpret key parameters (BOD, COD, TSS), and understand discharge permits.
• Design and optimize unit operations for Primary Treatment (screening, grit removal, clarification).
• Master the principles and control of Activated Sludge and other biological treatment processes.
• Implement effective strategies for biological and chemical nutrient (Nitrogen/Phosphorus) removal.
• Describe and manage advanced Sludge Handling techniques (thickening, dewatering, stabilization).
• Ensure facility operations consistently meet local and national effluent quality standards.

DAY 1

Waste Water Characteristics and Primary Treatment

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Waste Water Characterization: Physical, chemical, and biological parameters (BOD, COD, TSS)
• Overview of regulatory framework and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
• Preliminary Treatment: Screening, comminution, and grit removal
• Primary Treatment: Principles of sedimentation and primary clarification
• Chemical conditioning and neutralization techniques

DAY 2

Secondary (Biological) Treatment Fundamentals

• Fundamentals of microbial ecology and kinetics in wastewater treatment
• In-depth study of the Activated Sludge Process (ASP): Principles and variations
• Key operational parameters: Food-to-Microorganism (F/M) ratio, Solids Retention Time (SRT)
• Aeration systems design and control (diffused air vs. mechanical aerators)
• Other secondary processes: Trickling filters, sequencing batch reactors (SBRs), and lagoons

DAY 3

Nutrient Removal and Secondary Clarification

• Principles of Biological Nitrogen Removal (BNR): Nitrification and denitrification
• Techniques for Biological Phosphorus Removal (BPR) and chemical precipitation
• Secondary Clarification: Design, operation, and troubleshooting solids settling issues (bulking, foaming)
• Return Activated Sludge (RAS) and Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) control
• Monitoring and controlling dissolved oxygen and redox potential

DAY 4

Tertiary Treatment and Effluent Disinfection

• Need for Tertiary Treatment and advanced filtration technologies (sand, microfiltration)
• Activated carbon adsorption for removal of refractory organics
• Effluent Disinfection methods: Chlorine contact systems, UV radiation, and ozonation
• Dechlorination methods and managing disinfection byproducts
• Strategies for water reuse and reclamation from treated effluent

DAY 5

Sludge Management and Plant Optimization

• Sludge Handling: Sludge thickening (gravity, dissolved air flotation) and dewatering (belt presses, centrifuges)
• Sludge stabilization and digestion (aerobic vs. anaerobic digestion)
• Beneficial reuse and final disposal options for stabilized sludge
• Operational troubleshooting, energy optimization, and continuous improvement
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony