Training in Biological Wastewater Treatment – Aerobic Biological Treatment Processes

The requirement for training and staff updating in the understanding, management and operation of biological wastewater systems is ongoing and applies to industry and local authorities alike. Industrial wastewater discharges have long been subject to licensing under the Water Pollution Acts (1977 – 1990) and Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) legislation (arising from Directive 96/61/EC and the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992). More recently, the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 684 of 2007) have introduced an authorisation system for all local authority wastewater discharges, the EPA being designated as the relevant competent authority.

Objectives

The course will provide a basic understanding of the principles and practice of the various aerobic biological wastewater treatment processes. Some previous knowledge is desirable but not essential as this is a basic introductory course.
The principal course objectives are to provide

• an understanding of the practical design, operation and monitoring of biological wastewater treatment systems
• an appreciation of the capability of particular systems to achieve compliance with existing and likely future legislation and licensing

Who Should Attend

Those involved in plant operation and maintenance, laboratory analysis of wastewater parameters and in the general management, supervision and control of biological wastewater treatment plants.

Programme

09.00 REGISTRATION AND TEA/COFFEE
09.30 PRELIMINARY TREATMENT AND DEFINITION OF TERMS
11.00 COFFEE/DISCUSSION
11.30 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF AEROBIC BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
13.00 LUNCH
14.00 TREATMENT PLANT DESIGN WITH WORKED EXAMPLE
15.00 COFFEE
15.15 PLANT MONITORING AND CONTROL STRATEGIES
16.15 DISCUSSION AND CLOSE

€395 per course, including documentation, lunch and refreshments. For those wishing to attend both courses, a reduced combined fee of €595 will apply. VAT is not chargeable.

Course Tutors:
John Kilgallon (JKENVIRONMENT LTD.): Chemical Engineer with many years experience in the Environment Unit of IIRS, Eolas, Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland. Left Enterprise Ireland in December 2006 and established JKENVIRONMENT LTD. Specialises in Wastewater Treatment, Waste Minimisation, Eco-efficiency and Training, together with a range of environmental activities.
Contact Details: Phone: 087 2832385 e-mail: jkenvironment@eircom.net

Joe McNamee (Enterprise Environmental): Environmental analyst and consultant in the area of waste water treatment (operation and troubleshooting). Many years experience with Dublin County Council, IIRS, Eolas, Forbairt and Enterprise Ireland. Left Enterprise Ireland in March 2007 and established Enterprise Environmental. Provides a range of Specialist Environmental Monitoring Services, Consultancy and Training.

Contact Details: Phone: 087 6488690 e-mail: joemcnamee1@gmail.com
Web: www.enterpriseenvironmental.com

Training in Biological Wastewater Treatment 2018

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