Course Overview
This course focuses on the control of water pollution from industrial and municipal sources, with an emphasis on effluent management. Participants will learn about wastewater characteristics, treatment technologies, regulatory standards, and the principles of designing and operating efficient effluent treatment plants (ETPs) to meet discharge or reuse requirements.
Course Duration
10 Days
Target Audience
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Wastewater treatment plant operators and managers
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Environmental and chemical engineers
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Industrial facility managers
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Regulatory agency staff
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Water resource management professionals
Personal Impact
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Ability to characterize wastewater and identify appropriate treatment trains.
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Understanding of the biological, chemical, and physical processes in effluent treatment.
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Skills to optimize the operation of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).
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Knowledge to ensure compliance with effluent discharge standards.
Organizational Impact
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Cost-effective and compliant operation of wastewater treatment facilities.
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Reduction in pollution loads to receiving water bodies.
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Potential for water reuse, conserving freshwater resources.
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Minimized risk of non-compliance penalties and reputational damage.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
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Identify key pollutants in wastewater and their appropriate treatment methods.
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Explain the design and operation of common effluent treatment processes.
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Optimize ETP performance through process control and monitoring.
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Develop a basic compliance monitoring plan for effluent discharge.
Course Outline
Module 1: Wastewater Characteristics and Regulatory Standards
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Physical, chemical, and biological parameters (BOD, COD, TSS, Nutrients, Heavy Metals).
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National and international effluent discharge and water reuse standards.
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Exercise: Interpreting a wastewater lab report and comparing it to permit limits.
Module 2: Preliminary and Primary Treatment Processes
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Unit operations: screening, grit removal, flow equalization, and primary sedimentation.
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Design considerations, operational control, and troubleshooting.
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Workshop: Calculating detention times and surface loading rates for clarifiers.
Module 3: Biological Treatment Principles and Technologies
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Microbiology of wastewater treatment: aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic processes.
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Activated sludge process: configurations, microbiology, and F/M ratio control.
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Fixed-film systems: trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, and integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS).
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Case Study: Diagnosing and correcting solids separation problems (bulking, rising sludge).
Module 4: Nutrient Removal and Advanced Biological Processes
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Biological nutrient removal (BNR) for nitrogen and phosphorus.
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Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs): design, operation, and advantages.
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Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBRs): cyclic operation and process control.
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Exercise: Designing a basic BNR process flow diagram.
Module 5: Tertiary and Advanced Treatment Technologies
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Granular media filtration, membrane filtration (MF, UF, NF, RO), and disinfection (UV, Chlorine).
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Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for recalcitrant compounds.
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Workshop: Selecting advanced treatment technologies for water reuse applications.
Module 6: Sludge Handling and Treatment
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Sludge characterization, thickening, anaerobic and aerobic digestion.
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Dewatering technologies: centrifuges, belt filter presses, and drying beds.
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Final disposal options: incineration, land application, and landfill.
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Exercise: Calculating sludge volumes and designing a basic handling system.
Module 7: Industrial Wastewater Treatment Specifics
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Pre-treatment requirements for industrial discharges to municipal systems.
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Treatment strategies for specific sectors: food & beverage, textiles, pharmaceuticals.
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Case Study: Developing a treatment train for a high-strength industrial wastewater.
Module 8: Process Control, Optimization, and Troubleshooting
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Key control parameters: DO, ORP, MLSS, SVI.
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Data interpretation and using lab results for process adjustment.
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Energy optimization and reducing operational costs.
Workshop: Analyzing operational data to troubleshoot a plant upset.
Module 9: Effluent Management and Reuse
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Risk assessment for water reuse applications (agricultural, industrial, recreational).
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Developing a water reuse safety plan.
Module 10: Comprehensive Plant Management and Capstone
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Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance plans.
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Final Project: Creating a comprehensive operational and monitoring plan for a hypothetical ETP to achieve strict reuse standards.
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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