Print this page An Introduction to Wastewater Collection and Treatment in Cold Regions
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. General
2. Design Considerations
3. Appurtenances
4. Pump Stations
5. Pressure Sewerage
6. Vacuum Sewerage
7. Wastewater Treatment
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 temperature considerations in wastewater collection systems in arctic and subarctic regions;
- Learn how low temperature affects wastewater treatment processes;
- Learn about special design details recommended for features such as manholes, cleanouts, service connections and pumping stations;
- Learn how to employ pressure and vacuum sewerage systems in cold regions;
- Learn how cold temperatures affect preliminary treatment processes such as facultative lagoons;
- Learn about design considerations when designing aeration systems in cold regions; and
- Learn about sludge management in Arctic and Subarctic regions.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil, environmental and mechanical engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting to learn about wastewater collection and treatment systems, facilities and equipment in arctic and subarctic regions.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to the special considerations that must be addressed in design and construction of wastewater collection and treatment systems and facilities in arctic and subarctic regions.
Course Introduction
This course provides introductory information about special design considerations, equipment, materials and construction methods for wastewater collection and treatment systems in cold regions.
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 Wastewater Collection and Treatment in Cold Regions
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Course Summary
This course will give you professional tools that will help you to understand how to address special design and construction considerations for wastewater collection and treatment systems in arctic and subarctic regions.
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.
