This training course is suitable to a wide range of water treatment professionals but will greatly benefit:
Project managers
Water treatment engineers/Plant engineers
Maintenance personnel in the process industries
Regulatory authorities (hygiene and health & safety inspectors)
Facility management companies personnel
Maintenance personnel in the hotel and catering industry
Duration
5 Days
Programme Overview
Water treatment in our everyday lives and in industry costs billions every year. This training course will focus on the optimization of water treatment in different applications. Choosing the right water treatment technique or simply choosing no water treatment at all, requires good knowledge of the process and the ability to find the right balance between health & safety and financial considerations. Only under these circumstances can sustainability of any water treatment project be achieved. From a different perspective, water treatment is compulsory when regulatory compliance is required, whereas voluntary water treatment can result in process optimization with the ultimate reduction in costs and improvement in our quality of life.
This training course will feature:
Review of the basic definitions of water quality in the domestic and industrial sectors
A detailed explanation of key parameters in water chemistry and their interpretation
Introduction to water microbiology
Description of water treatment techniques for different processes
Reference to a combination of water treatment techniques
Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Assess their needs and water resources available
Select appropriate water treatment techniques based on the above data
Develop relevant monitoring regimes to ensure the effectiveness of treatment
Apply selected water treatment techniques and optimize their application
Be aware of technical restrictions in the application of water treatment techniques
Methodology
This training course 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 in comprehending the core principles of water treatment.
Course Outline
Day One: Water Quality – Water Chemistry & Microbiology and Physical Properties
Definition of chemical & microbiological indicators
Water chemistry - Basic parameters (pH, Electrical conductivity, Total hardness)
Main chemistry constituents of water & differentiation between cations and anions, heavy metals, organics etc.
Implications of water composition on proposed uses
Water microbiology – Indicator organisms and concept of water-borne bacteria – Classification into pathogens & non-pathogenic bacteria
Factors affecting bacterial growth in water systems – Biofilm formation and its significance
Physical properties of water
Day Two: Introduction to Water Treatment
Why treat water/Do nothing approach/What does water treatment attain
Effect of treatment techniques on chemical composition (Water softening, Ion exchange, Nanofiltration, Reverse Osmosis)
Effect of treatment techniques on microbiological quality (Membrane filtration, chlorination/ bromination, Copper/Silver ions, Thermal treatment/disinfection, Chlorine dioxide, UV sterilization)
Biochemical water treatment - Biological oxidation/Aeration, biofilters
