SAMPLING AND LABORATORY PROCEDURES FOR WASTEWATER

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Course Description

Proper understanding and correct application of the laboratory procedures it is fundamental for the effective operation of wastewater treatment plants.

This training course aims to explain the laboratory procedures, from the collection of representative samples to the steps to follow for conducting laboratory analyses, for every parameter required for the adequate operation and control of wastewater treatment plants.

Target Group

This training course is developed for professionals of water supply and sewerage utilities, and it is especially useful for specialists working in laboratories of wastewater treatment plants.

Objectives of the Training Course

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

• Understand the basic concepts of laboratory procedure;
• Work safely in a laboratory.
• Identify some potential laboratory hazards;
• Recognize the most commonly used laboratory equipment and use them properly;
• Identify the sampling devices and techniques;
• Collect representative samples of influents to, and effluents from, a treatment process as well as sample the process;
• Prepare samples for analysis;
• Understand general laboratory procedures for plant control and monitoring of the treated wastewater quality;
• Recognize precautions to be taken for laboratory tests;
• Perform plant control tests such as, Suspended Solids, Total Solids, Settleability, Sludge volume index, Sludge age, Dissolved Oxygen, Mean Cell residence Time etc.;
• Perform wastewater quality test control such as, BOD, COD, Total Suspended Solids, Nitrogen and Phosphorus;

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 analyse specific case studies.

Training Course Materials

The participants of this training course will be provided with the Training Manual “Sampling and Laboratory Procedures for Wastewater”. 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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