Primary Wastewater Treatment - 3 PDH
Course Outline
1. General considerations
2. Primary sedimentation
3. Sedimentation design features
4. Chemical precipitation
5. Imhoff tanks
6. Sludge characteristics
7. References
Learning Objectives
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Learn the function of primary sedimentation.
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Learn about sedimentation tank design parameters.
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Learn about detention time for sedimentation tanks and clarifiers.
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Learn weir loading rates for sedimentation tanks.
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Learn about sludge and scum collection for rectangular and circular sedimentation tanks.
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Learn how to calculate sedimentation tank size.
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Learn about chemical precipitation using aluminum and iron salts, lime, and polyelectrolytes.
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Learn how to calculate sludge production using chemical addition in primary sedimentation.
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Learn the functions and features of Imhoff tanks.
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Learn typical characteristics of domestic sewage sludge.