Highlights Purification Processes

Learning targets

Of course, not everyone who works in wastewater treatment needs to be a specialist. But it certainly helps if you speak the same language. Treating wastewater is an important component in the water cycle. So, you automatically deal with a wide variety of people, working at water authorities, municipalities, suppliers, or consulting firms. How do you – as a non-specialist – gain more insight into purification processes so that you can collaborate better on projects, understand the technical jargon, and become a good conversation partner?

The course Highlights of Purification Processes provides you with the basic knowledge you need. It takes you through the entire purification process in broad terms. You’ll also gain insight into how purification processes are controlled and managed.

After completing the Highlights of Purification Processes course, you will have a broad foundation of knowledge about purification systems, processes, and installations.

The following topics will be covered: 

• the purification task and duty of care of the water authority
• legislation, environment, and permits
• wastewater and sewer systems
• purification systems and processes in broad terms
• projects, technology, and maintenance

Upon completion of this course, you will have the following knowledge & skills: 

• purification processes and systems
• the latest developments
• technical jargon

Program

Day 1: Introduction and Backgrounds

• opening and Introduction
• the purification task of the water authority
• duty of care
• legislation, environment, and permits

Day 2: Overview of the Purification System

• wastewater and sewage systems
• purification systems
• pretreatment

Day 3: Purification Processes Overview 1

• aerobic treatment
• nitrogen removal

Day 4: Purification Processes Overview 2

• phosphorus removal
• post-treatment
• sludge treatment

Day 5: Purification Processes Overview 3

• final sludge processing
• environmental disturbances

Day 6: Technology 1

• application in projects
• civil engineering
• mechanical engineering

Day 7: Technology 2

• excursion
• electrical engineering
• measurement and control technology and process automation
• maintenance

Personal Contribution

At World Water Academy it’s all about both knowledge and practice. That’s why we expect every participant to bring their own work experience to the course. What challenges are you facing? And what experiences can you share so that others can learn from them?

Target group

The Highlights Purification Processes course is intended for project and policy staff, operators, or technologists who want to develop more insight into the purification process.

Entry level

You should have at least a vocational (MBO) or higher professional (HBO) education background.