Print this page Fundamentals of Membrane Bioreactors
Michael L. Berns, P.E.
Course Outline
This online course discusses commercial and residential wastewater treatment process. The course provides understanding op wastewater treatment plant operation, nitrification and denitrification processes used in sewage and sludge treatment. The course will enable anyone who takes it to understand parameters that influence quality of the treatment process such as Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), pH level and turbidity. In addition, methods of measurement of dissolved oxygen, pH level and turbidity are discussed in this course.
This course includes
a multiple choice quiz at the end,
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be familiar with operation of wastewater treatment plant and its components;
- Be familiar with nitrification and denitrification processes;
- Be able to understand theory of Biological Oxygen Demand, pH and turbidity; and
- Be familiar with the measurements of dissolved oxygen level, pH level and turbidity.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for multi-discipline engineering audience.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendee of this course will be able to describe operation of Membrane Bioreactor and its ancillary components, as well as methods of measurement of dissolved oxygen, pH level and turbidity.
Course Introduction
The objective of sewage treatment is to produce a disposable effluent without causing harm or trouble to the communities and prevent pollution. Sewage treatment, or domestic wastewater treatment, is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater and household sewage effluents. It includes processes to remove physical, chemical and biological contaminants. Its objective is to produce a waste stream or treated effluent and a solid waste or sludge suitable for reuse or discharge back into the environment.
Course Content
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Fundamentals of Membrane Bioreactors
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Course Summary
Conventional sewage treatment involves three stages, called primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. First, the solids are separated from the wastewater stream. Then dissolved biological matter is progressively converted into a solid mass by using indigenous, water-born micro organisms. Finally, the biological solids are neutralized then disposed of or re-used, and the treated water may be disinfected chemically or physically (for example by lagoons and microfiltration). The final effluent can be discharged into a stream, river, bay, lagoon or wetland, or it can be used for the irrigation of a golf course, green way or park. If it is sufficiently clean, it can also be used for groundwater recharge or agricultural purposes.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites or web pages:
American Water Works Association http://www.awwa.com
MBR-Network http://www.mbr-network.eu/
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
