Operation and Control of Activated Sludge Plants

Introduction

As manpower at treatment plants continues to be reduced it is essential that plant operators have a thorough understanding of the principles of plant operation and are able to devise operating strategies backed up by suitable metrics and key performance indicators (KPI’s).

This course works through each aspect of treatment plant operation, providing the practical background and worked examples to enable all attendees to put together their own operating strategies and to identify and rectify problems when these occur.

Programme

• Layout of a typical treatment plant and the importance of each unit operation
• Primary sedimentation tanks, monitoring performance and improving efficiency
• The basics of activated sludge: understanding loading rate (F/M) and sludge age, ensuring the plant operates at the right value
• Checking aeration efficiency: is there enough aeration and reducing energy costs
• Sludge settleability: ensuring the sludge settles well and minimising foaming and bulking problems 
• Optimising the performance of the secondary settlement tank
• Good operator practice for odour reduction

Date & Location

A new course date will be set once enough interest has been received - email clarehunter@aquaenviro.co.uk to register your interest. The training will be held at the Aqua Enviro Training Suite, Wakefield

Multiple bookings

(courses or delegates)

Discounts are available for muliple bookings - please contact Clare for further details clarehunter@aquaenviro.co.uk

Prices

1 course/delegate = £320 (+VAT) (price per course/delegate)

2-4 courses/delegates* = £300 (+VAT) (price per course/delegate)

5+ courses/delegates* = £270 (+VAT) (price per course/delegate)

*Multiple bookings can be made up from a combination of courses or a combination of delegates (from the same company)

This course has been Accredited as a CIWEM Approved Training Course