Print this page An Introduction to Water Treatment
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and scope
1.2 Water treatment projects
2. WATER TREATMENT PROCESS
2.1 Process selection factors
2.2 Preliminary treatment
2.3 Aeration
2.4 Coagulation and flocculation
2.5 Sedimentation basins
2.6 Filtration
2.7 Disinfection
2.8 Fluoride adjustment
2.9 Taste and odor control
2.10 Softening
2.11 Iron and manganese control
2.12 corrosion and scale control
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn about the factors to consider in selecting water treatment processes;
- Learn about pretreatment processes and techniques;
- Learn about aeration technology as a water treatment process;
- Learn about coagulation and its application to water treatment;
- Learn about flocculation technology;
- Learn about water treatment sedimentation basins;
- Learn water filtration technology;
- Learn techniques and processes for disinfection of water;
- Learn techniques for control of taste and odor in water treatment;
- Learn about water softening processes;
- Learn the importance of iron and manganese control; and
- Learn techniques for corrosion and scale control in water treatment.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for engineers and construction professionals who are looking for an introduction to water treatment processes and technology in order address water treatment plant design, construction, operation and maintenance issues.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will broaden your technical scope to include water treatment plant planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the fundamentals of water treatment. You will learn about water treatment processes, treatment plant design, and operation and maintenance techniques.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Water Treatment
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Course Summary
This course will give you a basic introduction to water treatment processes, plant design, and operational requirements.
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.
