Design of water treatment facilities for the production of potable waters from surface and groundwater systems
Specific Course Objectives :
Compare raw water-quality data to drinking water regulations and identify which constituents require treatment
Based on water quality criteria, develop conceptual treatment schematics that include the required physical/chemical treatment processes to produce potable water.
Identify suitable chemical coagulants that are appropriate for water treatment and locate their point of applications in the water treatment plant
Calculate power input and mixing requirements in rapid mix and flocculation basins
Design sedimentation basins for suspended solids removal
Complete basic calculations related to head loss and backwash expansion in mono-and mixed-media filtration beds
Identify suitable chemical oxidants for disinfection and other oxidant needs during potable water production, and locate their point of application in the water treatment plant.
Calculate chemical dosages for lime/soda ash softening systems
Calculate residual production quantities for water treatment facilities.