Calculations in Wastewater Technology

WWT-14-CT – Calculations in Wastewater Technology (1 Day)

This course provides essential training in the calculations used to manage and operate wastewater treatment facilities efficiently. Participants will learn key arithmetic operations, flow rate, detention time, and loading calculations to improve plant performance and ensure effective wastewater treatment.

What is Covered:

Basic arithmetic and unit conversions for wastewater calculations

Flow velocity, rate of flow, and detention time calculations

Horsepower requirements for pumps and equipment in treatment processes

Calculation of organic loading, solids retention time, and sludge age

Gas production and volatile solids destruction in anaerobic digestion

This course is ideal for wastewater treatment operators and technicians who need to master the key calculations that ensure smooth plant operation and compliance with treatment standards.

CEUs: 0.7 across Canada and in New York

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