WWT-95-CT – Primary Basics (1 Day)
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of primary clarifiers, focusing on their critical role in removing solids and organic matter from wastewater. Participants will learn practical strategies, detailed calculations, and operational techniques to enhance clarifier performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize plant efficiency.
What is Covered:
Overview of primary clarifiers, including their purpose, design features, and operational zones
Detailed calculations for detention time, surface overflow rate (SOR), and solids loading rate (SLR)
Techniques to optimize solids removal, sludge blanket management, and scum collection
Strategies for diagnosing and resolving common clarifier performance issues
Maintenance practices and safety protocols to ensure consistent operation and reliability
This course is designed for wastewater treatment operators and technicians aiming to deepen their expertise in primary clarifier management and system optimization.
CEUs: 0.7 across Canada and in New York