WW6. 197 Solids Processing And Reuse

Covers the standard procedures and processes of solids handling and residuals management. Selected topics to be covered will include chemical addition for sludge conditioning, sludge thickening processes, sludge digestion, mechanical dewatering, composting, land application practices, and related lab procedures. Required: WW6.192 Primary and Secondary Treatment.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Fall only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Examine the traditional solids handling processes in a wastewater treatment facility. Identify and apply the operation and testing procedures for solids handling processes in municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Review the legal and environmental guidelines/procedures for the reuse of biosolids from municipal wastewater treatment facilities.