This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals in the water industry, but will greatly benefit:
Project professionals
Professionals involved in regulatory monitoring of potable water supplies
Water quality consultants
Engineers involved in the monitoring and maintenance of water systems in the Process Industries
Professionals involved in the drafting of guidelines on drinking water quality and wastewater disposal
Process engineers in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs)
Professionals responsible for water systems in the Healthcare sector and Hospitality industry
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
Water may seem to most people as an endless and future-proof resource. The real picture is far from this. Water usage worldwide extends into many different sectors with no overall coordination to safeguard the planet’s water reserves. Therefore, professionals involved in processes that make use of water, in general, should be aware of basic principles and rules that apply to water use. These include knowledge and understanding of the composition of water and the limitations imposed by this, the obligations arising from the use and disposal of water to the environment, the process implications of industrial water use, the health and safety considerations and legal obligations behind managing water-based applications.
This training course will feature:
Review of the basic sectors in the water industry worldwide, including water use and recycling
A detailed explanation of specific requirements relating to the quality and quantity of water in different applications
Introduction to the basics of water composition, including chemistry, microbiology and physical properties
Study of the effect of water on the different system components it comes into contact
Introduction to the major water treatment techniques, including potable water and wastewater
Maintaining water systems and managing the Environmental, Legal and Health and Safety requirements imposed by international guidelines
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the diversity of water usage applications worldwide
Develop the skills to determine the suitability of water for different applications
Analyse the risks and restrictions that apply to water use and make appropriate decisions
Understand the basic water treatment techniques and where to apply them
Develop a good understanding of the chemistry and microbiology of water
Understand the legal requirements that relate to water use and reuse
Methodology
This training course in Dubai will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes trainer-guided discussions between participants involving their personal experience. In addition, case studies and group exercises will further assist towards comprehending the core issues in the water industry.
Course Outline
Day One: Water Industry Definition
Water-use figures worldwide
Global water reserves and future forecasts
Trends in water consumption
Introduction to the concept of water balance
Basic processes that use water
Differentiation between water use and water treatment
Day Two: Introduction to Water Properties and Composition
Basic water chemistry parameters
Basic water microbiology definitions
Physical characteristics of water
Interpreting water analysis results
How water interacts with substances and materials within the distribution network
The scale depositing tendency of water
Day Three: Drinking Water Industry
Global reserves and demand forecasts
Review of International Guidelines and Leading Documents
Major contaminants in drinking water supplies
Treatment techniques for drinking water
Disinfection techniques for drinking water
Quality control and monitoring regimes
Day Four: Domestic and Industrial Waste Water Industry
Basic definitions relating to Domestic and Industrial wastewater
Domestic and industrial wastewater treatment techniques
Chemical composition of wastewater
Microbiological characteristics of wastewater
Treated water re-use for irrigation
Other uses of treated wastewater - aquifer enrichment
Day Five: Health and Safety, Financial and Legal Considerations in the Water Industry
Introduction to health and safety issues
Introduction to Evaporative cooling systems and Legionnaires disease
Environmental regulations governing treated water disposal
The cost-benefit approach in water treatment
Performance of water systems based on financial criteria
Public liability of organizations involved in water applications
