WAT 115 - 15 Hr. WW T Activated Sludge

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This class provides a comprehensive look into the activated sludge process, including treatment goals and operational objectives.
Topics include: history, types of systems, parts of the process, aeration tanks, blowers, clarifiers, definitions, process control approaches, retention time, loading, typical problems, package plants, oxidation ditches, and math.

Competencies

Summarize the fundamentals of the activated sludge process.
1. Demonstrate the purpose of activated sludge wastewater treatment.
2. Explain the steps within the activated sludge process.
3. Outline the parts of the activated sludge system.
4. Select activated sludge laboratory analyses for regulatory compliance and process control.
5. Identify proper sampling procedures.
6. State proper analytical techniques and data collection.
7. Review normal and abnormal analytical results.
Analyze the steps of the activated sludge process.
1. Classify the microbiology necessary for activated sludge wastewater treatment.
2. Distinguish the difference between anaerobic and aerobic within the activated sludge process.
3. Examine the results and reading of the activated sludge treatment.
Explain the maintenance of activated sludge treatment facilities.
1. Describe corrective maintenance procedures for activated sludge treatment processes, systems, and equipment.
2. Outline preventive maintenance procedures for activated sludge treatment processes, systems, and equipment.

Competencies Revised Date: 2020