Course Outline for Loss of Solids-Clarifiers Optimization
Classes are approved by the Department
of Environmental Management for Continuing Education
Units (CEUs)
Approved for 6 Contact Hours
9:00 AM Settling tanks and clarifiers design: Practical design criteria- Inlet arrangements - Arms and Scrapers - Scum Baffles
10:00 AM Typical values of loading rates - clarifiers design formulas
11:00 AM Sludge blanket depth - Settleability test, mixed liquor and sludge volume index
12:00 Noon Lunch
1:00 PM Floc formation and changes that affect floc formation/Role of nitrogen and phosphorus in the treatment process
2:00 PM Troubleshooting: Bulking and floating solids - Short circuiting
3:00 PM Polymers and coagulants usage - Enhanced flocculation clarifiers
4:00 PM Class dismissed
Handouts: clarifier's pictures, diagrams and design parameters. Videos of clarifier's problems and solutions.
For Loss of Solids-Clarifiers Optimization
