Wastewater Treatment: Processes, Technologies and Operations

Wastewater treatment is vital for public health, environmental protection, and resource recovery. This course provides an in-depth overview of biological, physical, and chemical treatment processes, along with emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks. Participants will gain practical insights into design parameters, plant operations, process control, and troubleshooting common treatment challenges in municipal and industrial settings.

Who Should Attend

Environmental and Civil Engineers

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators

Public Utility Managers

Environmental Consultants and Technicians

Industrial Facility Managers

Government Regulators and Inspectors

Objectives

Understand the principles and stages of wastewater treatment

Identify and operate treatment units and process equipment

Apply design and operational standards to different treatment systems

Monitor and control effluent quality and system performance

Address challenges such as sludge handling, odor, and nutrient removal

Course Outline

Introduction to Wastewater Treatment

Sources and types of wastewater (municipal vs. industrial)
Characteristics of influent and effluent (BOD, COD, TSS, nutrients)
Overview of treatment stages: primary, secondary, tertiary
Regulatory standards and discharge limits
Health and environmental importance

Primary and Preliminary Treatment Processes

Screening and grit removal
Flow equalization
Sedimentation tanks and clarifiers
Sludge handling from primary systems
Operational considerations and maintenance

Secondary Biological Treatment Systems

Activated sludge process and modifications (SBR, MBR, etc.)
Trickling filters and rotating biological contactors
Aeration systems and oxygen transfer efficiency
Microorganism roles and biomass management
Process monitoring and control parameters

Tertiary and Advanced Treatment Technologies

Filtration, nutrient (N and P) removal, and disinfection
Advanced oxidation, UV, membrane processes (RO, NF)
Treated sewage effluent (TSE) reuse and disposal
Energy efficiency and automation in advanced systems
Case studies in urban and industrial reuse

Sludge and Odor Management

Sludge thickening, digestion (aerobic/anaerobic), and dewatering
Biosolids treatment and disposal options
Odor control techniques and chemical dosing
Risk mitigation and operator safety
Environmental and regulatory compliance

Competencies

Wastewater treatment process design and optimization

Biological and chemical process control

Equipment operation and maintenance

Effluent quality monitoring and compliance

Environmental sustainability in treatment operations

Dubai

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