GENERAL MATHEMATICS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS

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Course Description

The ability to perform arithmetic calculations is fundamental for the operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage systems.This course summarizes the basis of mathematics that operators and technicians working in the water sector should have in order to effectively perform their daily tasks.Main topics addressed in this training course are, basic arithmetic operations; units conversion; equation solving; finding the unknown value; calculating the perimeter, area, volume, speed, flow and pressure; and concept of mass balance.

Target Group

This training course is developed for professionals of water supply and sewerage utilities, and it is especially useful for supervisors, hydraulics and operators of  the water supply and sewerage sector.

Objectives of the Training Course

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

• Understand and be able to use the language, symbols and notation of mathematics;
• Utilize necessary conversion factors to change units of measure;
• Develop a  strategy for solving word problems;
• Solve problems and solve for unknown variables within the formula;
• Calculate the perimeter, surface area, and volume of pipes, tanks, containers and other  facilities  found in water/wastewater systems;
• Convert pressure from bars to head of water in meters;
• Calculate pumps power and efficiency;
• Calculate the flow rate and velocity;
• Calculate the chemicals dosage;
• Perform the composite sampling calculations;

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 “General Mathematics for Water and Wastewater Professionals”. In addition, the participants will receive certificate of attendance.

Registration Fee

Members of SHUKALB/SHUKOS: 13,000 ALL/person

Non-members: 16,000 ALL/person

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

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