POTABLE WATER TREATMENT PROCESS OPERATIONS

DISCRIPTION

            An updated and revised course to explain the technical and practical aspects of potable water treatment and the processes involved in producing potable water.

PURPOSE

            To provide the knowledge needed to enable the delegate to understand fully the principles of the processes involved in water treatment and the practices associated with them. Particular attention will be paid to operational considerations.

To understand the quality requirements of the current drinking water regulations and be able to apply this knowledge in the context of water treatment process operations.

BENEFIT

Understanding of the principles, practices and processes involved in water treatment. The course will start with basic principles but quickly develop to a technical level sufficient for the efficient and effective operation of a water treatment plant.

COURSE MATERIALS

1. Potable water quality standards
2. An introduction to water chemistry
3. Water Sources and Drinking Water Characteristics
4. Pre-treatment - Screening, Storage & Aeration
5. Primary Treatment: The principles of Coagulation, Flocculation &Sedimentation
6. Secondary Treatment - Filtration & Disinfection
7.  Water clarification granular filtration and membrane processes
8. The methods and options for the disinfection of water
   1. Precautions to be taken with respect to cryptosporidium
   2. Ozonisation and Activated Carbon technologies
   3. Controlling and optimising the treatment processes
   4. Calculating chemical usage and dose rates
   5.  Advances in treatment technologies and modern treatment practice
   6.  Maintaining water quality in the distribution system
   7.  Responsibilities for health and safety, and carrying out risk assessments

PARTICIPANT

Managers, technicians, team leaders and operatives who require this training.

INSTRUCTOR

• Dr.Ir.Ramli Sitanggang, B.Eng., M.Eng & Team
• M. Sri Prasetyo Budi, ST., MT & Team