SECONDARY WASTEWATER TREATMENT– FIXED FILM PROCESSES

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Course Description

Although trickling filter is considered as one of the most trouble-fee types of secondary treatment processes, some problems do exist, and the treatment efficiency depends entirely on the measurement taken for their control.

This training course addresses the main issues of the tricking filter operation and maintenance, and will provide participants with sufficient knowledge for their timely identification and repair.

Target Group

This training course is developed for professionals of  water supply and sewerage utilities, and it is especially useful for engineers, technicians and specialists working in wastewater treatment plants, which use trickling filter as treatment method.

Objectives of the Training Course

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

• Comprehend the concept of fixed film treatment processes;
• Explain the principle of fixed film treatment methods and their controlling parameters;
• Identify the different types of trickling filters;
• Place a new filter into service and conduct operation and maintenance duties;
• Recognize factors that indicate a trickling filter is not performing properly, identify the source of the problem, and take corrective action;
• Sample influent and effluent, interpret lab results, and make appropriate adjustments in the treatment process;
• Develop an operating strategy for a trickling filter system.
• Operate a trickling filter under abnormal conditions;
• Calculate the hydraulic and organic loadings on a trickling filter;
• Inspect a new trickling filter for proper installation;

Training Method

The training is based on lectures presented in PowerPoint, combined with discussions and case studies. In addition to lectures and discussions, participants will make a study visit at a wastewater treatment plant where trickling filter is applied as treatment method.

Training Course Materials

The participants of this training course will be provided with the Training Manual “Secondary Wastewater Treatment – Fixed Film Processes”. In addition, the participants will receive certificate of attendance.

Registration Fee

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

Non-members: 25,000 ALL/person

This fee includes course materials, coffee breaks and lunch breaks.

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