O&M: Advanced Treatment Technologies
This class is designed for experienced onsite wastewater contractors looking to broaden their knowledge and expertise in the operation and maintenance of advanced treatment systems. The course offers an in-depth look at various advanced treatment technologies, best practices for operation, and innovative maintenance techniques, ensuring the efficient and effective performance of these systems. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on exercises, participants will gain the confidence and skills needed to optimize the lifespan and performance of advanced treatment systems in the field.
Agenda:
Introduction to Advanced Treatment Systems
Brief overview of different advanced treatment technologies
Importance of proper operation and maintenance
Environmental and regulatory considerations
System Design and Installation
Key design principles for advanced treatment systems
Material selection and system components
Proper installation techniques for long-term performance
Operation Best Practices
System start-up and shutdown procedures
Monitoring and record-keeping requirements
Optimal flow rates and system parameters
Preventive Maintenance
Routine maintenance procedures for key system components
Scheduling and documentation of maintenance activities
Importance of proactive system management
Troubleshooting and Repairs
Common issues and their root causes
Diagnostic techniques and tools for system evaluation
Effective repair strategies and long-term solutions
Hands-on Practical Exercise
Interactive demonstration of maintenance procedures
Troubleshooting scenarios and guided problem-solving
Group discussion and experience sharing
Conclusion and Q&A
Recap of the day's key takeaways
Open forum for questions and additional discussion
Distribution of course completion certificates
Introduction to Advanced Treatment Systems
In this section, participants will receive a brief overview of the different advanced treatment technologies currently available for onsite wastewater treatment. They will also learn about the importance of proper operation and maintenance of these systems, as well as the environmental and regulatory considerations associated with their use.
System Design and Installation
During this portion of the course, participants will learn about key design principles for advanced treatment systems, including material selection and system components. They will also learn proper installation techniques for long-term performance of these systems.
Operation Best Practices
This section covers important best practices for the operation of advanced treatment systems. Participants will learn about system start-up and shutdown procedures, monitoring and record-keeping requirements, and optimal flow rates and system parameters.
Preventive Maintenance
In this section, participants will learn about routine maintenance procedures for key system components, scheduling and documentation of maintenance activities, and the importance of proactive system management.
Troubleshooting and Repairs
Participants will learn about common issues related to advanced treatment systems, their root causes, and diagnostic techniques and tools for system evaluation. They will also learn effective repair strategies and long-term solutions.
Hands-on Practical Exercise
This portion of the course will be an interactive demonstration of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting scenarios, and guided problem-solving. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss their experiences and learn from other participants.
Conclusion and Q&A
At the end of the course, participants will review the key takeaways from the day's training and have an open forum for questions and additional discussion. Course completion certificates will also be distributed at this time.