This course is designed for professionals involved in water treatment, focusing on watertreatment plant processes. Participants will gain a deep understanding of water treatment technologies and techniques, including the treatment of water for industrial use, drinking waterproduction, and wastewater management.
The course covers key aspects of water treatment plant design, operation, and optimization, as well as the critical role of well operations in ensuring a sustainable and clean water supply.
- Water treatment specialists, engineers, and technicians involved in water treatment plant operations.
- Environmental engineers and professionals working with water systems and utilities.
- Operations engineers, maintenance personnel, and safety officers in water treatment industry.
- Anyone interested in gaining knowledge of plant water treatment processes and techniques.
To equip participants with the operational knowledge, process insight, and technical skills to manage, monitor, and optimize water treatment systems in industrial operations.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of water treatment and its application in different purposes.
- Identify and analyze different types of water treatment processes, including filtration,disinfection, and chemical treatments.
- Operate and optimize water treatment plants effectively.
- Manage water quality standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve common issues in water treatment plants and well operations.
Introduction to Water Treatment
- Overview of water treatment processes and their importance.
- The different water sources and supply.
- Key challenges in maintaining water quality.
- Water Treatment Plant Operations
- Key components of a water treatment plant: intake systems, filtration units, chemical dosing and disinfection.
- The design and operation of water treatment plants for different water sources (surface, groundwater, and wastewater).
- Different techniques for treating water to meet specifications.
- Water Filtration and Chemical Treatment
- Types of filtration methods: sand, activated carbon, and membrane filtration.
- Chemical treatment processes: coagulation, flocculation, and disinfection.
- Safe chemicals handling in water treatment operations.
- Fresh Water Well Operations and Maintenance
- Overview of well design and construction for water extraction.
- Monitoring well performance and ensuring sustainable water extraction.
- Water Quality Management
- Water quality standards: pH, turbidity, hardness, and microbial contamination.
- Methods for monitoring water quality in treatment plants.
- Strategies for managing water quality.
- Troubleshooting and Resolving Operational Issues
- Identifying common problems in water treatment plants and well operations: clogging, scaling, and contamination.
- Strategies for troubleshooting operational failures and inefficiencies.
- Corrective measures to restore optimal plant performance and well operation
- Regulatory Compliance and Safety in Water Treatment
- Regulatory standards for water quality, safety, and environmental protection.
- Ensuring compliance with national and international water quality regulations.
- Health and safety measures in water treatment plants and well operations.
- UN SDGs related to water.
- Emerging Technologies in Water Treatment
- The role of automation and digital tools in optimizing water treatment operations.
- Sustainable practices in water treatment and well management, including water reuse and energy-efficient systems.
