WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

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Course Description

The  purpose of a drinking water treatment plant is to produce safe water for consumers. Water must not contain toxic substances or organisms that may cause diseases. A treatment plant consists of a series of treatment processes, such as: aeration, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection.This training course aims at identifying and explaining the procedures on operation and maintenance of these processes.

Target Group

This training course is developed for professionals of water supply and sewerage utilities and  it is especially useful for technicians and engineers working in the water treatment plant.

Objectives of the Training Course

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

• Identify the operating problems associated with aeration and know the solutions to minimize the problems;
• List the typical functions performed by an operator in the normal operation of the coagulation and flocculation process;
• Perform a jar test;
• List the safety hazards on operator may encounter when operating coagulation –flocculation process;
• Know the procedures to operate and maintain the coagulation –flocculation process;
• Know the procedures to operate a sedimentation process and maintain the associated equipment items;
• Know the procedures to operate and maintain filter process;
• Collect samples from basins;
• Know the procedures to operate and maintain chlorination equipment;
• Select the proper chlorine dosage;
• Troubleshoot and solve corrosion problems.

Training Method

The training is based on lectures presented in Power Point, combined with discussions. In addition to lectures and discussions, participants will analyse specific case studies.

Training Course Materials

The participants of this training course will be provided with the Training Manual on “Water Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance”. In addition, the participants will receive certificates of attendance.

Registration Fee

Members of SHUKALB/SHUKOS: 22,000 ALL/person

Non-members: 25,000 ALL/person

The registration fee includes course materials, coffee breaks and lunch breaks.

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