CEUs
1.0 CEUs
Description
This workshop introduces fermenters and the fermentation process increasingly used by wastewater treatment plants in Alberta and Western Canada.
One of the major water quality issues facing many jurisdictions is the enrichment of surface waters with plant nutrients such as phosphorous (P) and nitrogen (N). Although they are essential components of healthy ecosystems and are naturally widespread in the environment, human activity introduces them into the aquatic system. This leads to increased growth of algae, and other aquatic plants, which can impair fish and wildlife habitat, cause taste and odour problems in drinking water and threaten humans, livestock, pets, aquatic life, and wildlife. The implementation of fermenters in wastewater treatment plants aims at decreasing the total phosphorous (TP) loading in the treated wastewater effluent.
Prerequisites
Note: This is a one and a half day workshop.
Note: If you have previously taken this course through Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence (EWMCE) you cannot receive CEUs again.
Delivery Formats
There are no available options for this course at this time - please contact .
Outline
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
1. Describe how the fermentation process fits into total plant operations
2. Explain the basic theory of fermentation
3. Describe key operating parameters
4. Classify four types of fermenters and list the main characteristics of each
5. Give an overview of Alberta fermenters
6. Identify the major subsystems within a fermentation system
7. Explain the function of the subsystems
8. Explain daily operations: sampling and monitoring
9. Explain subsystems operation
10. Identify critical steps in fermenter start-up
11. Solve common troubleshooting problems
Cost
$400.00 Must have current AWWOA Membership
$500.00 Non-Members