Print this page An Introduction to Advanced Wastewater Treatment
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. Sequence of processes
2. Polishing ponds
3. Post-aeration
4. Microstraining
5. Filtration
6. Activated carbon adsorption
7. Phosphorus removal
8. Land application systems
9. Nitrification
10. Denitrification
11. Three-stage biological systems
12. Anaerobic contact proces
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 sequence of wastewater treatment processes;
- Learn typical application data for advanced wastewater treatment operations and processes;
- Learn about polishing ponds;
- Learn about post-aeration;
- Learn about the microstraining process;
- Learn the design factors to be used when using microstrainers;
- Learn about hydraulic control of microscreening units;
- Learn about the basic design parameters for filtration processes;
- Learn about filtration media sizes and filtration rates;
- Learn about multi-media filtration;
- Learn about activated carbon adsorption;
- Learn about pulsed bed activated carbon adsorption systems;
- Learn about activated carbon quantities and adsorption capacity;
- Learn acceptable hydraulic loadings for activated carbon adsorption processes;
- Learn the chemical bases for phosphorus removal;
- Learn about phosphorus removal by mineral addition using aluminum;
- Learn about phosphorus removal by mineral addition using iron;
- Learn about phosphorus removal using lime treatment;
- Learn about land application systems; and
- Learn about nitrification and denitrification processes.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil and environmental engineers, technicians and construction professionals wanting a familiarization with advanced wastewater treatment processes.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give civil and environmental engineers, technicians and construction professionals an introduction to advanced wastewater treatment processes.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to process and equipment for advanced treatment of wastewater to produce higher quality effluent than that achievable with conventional primary and secondary treatment.
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 Advanced Wastewater Treatment
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Course Summary
This course will give you an introduction to advance wastewater treatment processes.
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.
