378-Water Storage Tanks
2 $45.00
Course Objectives: Convey the key elements involved in the design and operation of water storage tanks
Course Description:
This course provides a practical understanding of the design and operation of finished water storage tanks and reservoirs. Storage tanks serve a critical role in ensuring the reliable supply of high pressure potable water to communities. They are also financially beneficial as they decrease the size of required pumping facilities and reduce energy consumption.
This course covers the following aspects of water storage tank design:
- Purpose and function of water storage tanks
- Regulations and industry standards
- Elevated versus ground storage tank
- Tank sizing and turnover
- Tank location and configuration
- Mixing considerations
- Features such as overflows, drains, and vents
- Regular Inspection
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385-Sustainability Comparisons for All Engineers
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
It is increasingly common for engineers in all fields to consider sustainability when designing a product, process, or facility. This course will cover recent trends in sustainability including the “triple bottom line”, life cycle assessment, lifecycle cost, renewable energy, the precautionary principle, and greenhouse gas emissions.
In can be challenging to quantify sustainability and to reduce subjectivity. This course will directly address these challenges and present a ten step framework for calculating and comparing the sustainability of alternatives. Two example comparisons are provided to guide you through the process of quantifying sustainability, comparing the alternatives, and picking a winner.
387-Clarifier Rehabilitation
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Most water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants have at least one clarifier. Many of the clarifiers were installed more than 30 years ago and are at risk of failure if aged equipment is not rehabilitated.
This course guides the engineer through the rehabilitation process and provides helpful advice to help ensure that a rehabilitated clarifier will last well into the future.
The following topics are covered:
- Condition assessment, including the drive, equipment, and tank
- Performance assessment, including desktop studies and field testing
- Alternatives comparison, with examples
- Design recommendations, including for the coating system
- Construction tips
392-Protecting Drinking Water from Pathogens
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Convey the key elements for protecting public water systems from pathogens.
Course Description:
Drinking water is susceptible to transmitting waterborne diseases from microorganisms known as pathogens. Modern methods of treating and disinfecting water have greatly decreased the risk of getting sick from drinking water, but outbreaks still occur and the threat remains. This course aims to empower engineers to help in the ongoing fight to eliminate pathogens from drinking water.
The following topics are covered:
- Biological contaminants that threaten our drinking water
- Water sources and their likelihood for harboring pathogens
- Disinfection and log treatment
- Approaches to prevent biological growth in a distribution system
401-Lift Station Design
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Convey the key elements involved in the design of lift stations for wastewater collection systems.
Course Description:
Nearly every urban community has multiple lift stations that serve to keep the regular flow of sewage moving along on its journey to a treatment facility. Understanding these lift stations is important for civil engineers, and often other disciplines as well. This course focuses on the design of lift stations, from identifying the type of station needed, to sizing the important components. After completing this course, you should have the basic knowledge and skills for lift station engineering.
The following topics are covered:
- Purpose and function of a lift station
- Regulations and industry standards
- Types of lift stations
- Wet well sizing
- Intake design
- Pipe sizing and material options
- Pump selection
406-Disinfection of Water System Components
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Convey the key elements involved in the disinfection of water system components.
Course Description:
Public water system components must be disinfected prior to being placed into service, to protect drinking water from becoming contaminated by pathogens. This course reviews the surface disinfection methods defined in AWWA standards, including for water mains, storage tanks, filters, and wells. After completing this course, you should have the basic knowledge and skills for planning and overseeing the disinfection of water system components.
The following topics are covered:
• Purpose of surface disinfection
• Regulations and industry standards
• Disinfection chemicals
• Disinfection of Water Mains
• Disinfection of Water Storage Facilities
• Disinfection of Water Treatment Plant Components
• Disinfection of Raw Water Wells
Field disinfection report examples and excel templates are provided for free with this course.
431-Centrifugal Pump Selection
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Centrifugal pumps are the most common type of pump in use today. The applications are numerous across multiple industries. Many engineers could benefit from a better understanding of the centrifugal pump selection process. This course walks through the pump design process, with a focus on the hydraulic calculations that form the basis for a sound pump selection. After completing this course, you should have the basic knowledge and skills for centrifugal pump selection.
The following topics are covered:
• Types of centrifugal pumps
• Pump design steps
• Design criteria
• Process flow diagrams
• System curves and pump curves
• Pump selection examples
• Hydraulic profiles
434-Biological Odor Control Systems
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of biological odor control systems.
Course Description:
Engineers are increasingly being tasked with the design of odor control systems to limit the release of foul air and to reduce air pollution. This course focuses on biological treatment alternatives for odor control. The three types of biological odor control systems are biofilters, biotrickling filters, and bioscrubbers. This course covers important design details each of these systems.
The following topics are covered:
- Odor control options
- Biological treatment explained
- Biofilter beds
- Biotrickling filters
- Bioscrubbers
- Side-by-side comparison
437-Activated Carbon Odor Control Systems
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of activated carbon odor control systems
Course Description:
Activated carbon has been used for odor control purposes for nearly a century. Engineers from various disciplines can benefit from a better understanding of activated carbon odor control systems. This course covers important design details and includes example problems to prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Odor control options
- Dry adsorption explained
- Types of activated carbon
- Common system configurations
- Sizing calculations
- Lifecycle cost
439-Industrial Pretreatment Standards
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers to provide a practical understanding of industrial pretreatment standards.
Course Description:
Most industrial and commercial facilities discharge wastewater that is subject to industrial pretreatment standards. This course focuses on requirements for indirect discharges to municipal sewer systems. The roles of national, state, and local pretreatment programs are explained. The course also clarifies how industrial users are categorized and how pollutant limits are established in permits.
The following topics are covered:
- Overview of industrial pretreatment
- Regulations
- National, state, and local pretreatment programs
- Types of industrial users
- Pollutant limits
- Inspection, sampling, and reporting requirements
444-Industrial Pretreatment Design
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers to provide a practical understanding of the design of industrial pretreatment systems.
Course Description:
It
is common for industrial and commercial facilities to pretreat
wastewater before discharge to a municipal sewer system. This course
provides valuable insights into the design of these wastewater
pretreatment systems. Design criteria and typical design steps are
explained so an engineer can tackle these challenging designs.
Example problems are provided to help with applying the information
in the course.
The
following topics are covered:
Overview
of industrial pretreatment
Design
criteria and steps
Wastewater
assessments
Treatment
alternatives and comparisons
More
than 20 common treatment methods explained
Process
flow diagrams
448-Positive Displacement Pump Selection
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: Develop skills for selecting and sizing positive displacement pumps.
Course Description:
Positive displacement pumps include a diverse group of rotary and reciprocating pumps covering a multitude of applications. From chemical metering pumps that you can hold in your hand to Archimedes screw pumps that are three stories tall. This course provides an overview of positive displacement pump types with dozens of helpful figures. The pump selection process is covered with several example problems. After completing this course, you should have the basic knowledge and skills for positive displacement pump selection.
The following topics are covered:
- Types of positive displacement pumps
- Pump design steps
• Design criteria
- Process flow diagrams
- Suction design and lift
- Pump selection
453-Reducing Water Loss in Distribution Systems
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for water loss control in distribution systems.
Course Description:
The loss of water in distribution systems is of growing concern due to aging infrastructure, increased costs for treating and pumping water, and a shortage of clean water sources. Engineers can apply their skills and make a big difference in reducing water loss for communities around the world. This course provides an overview of approaches for water loss control and includes example applications. After completing this course, you should have the basic knowledge and skills for reducing water loss in water distribution systems.
The following topics are covered:
- Water balances
- Water audits
- Key performance indicators
- Apparent versus real losses
- Pressure management
- District metered areas
- Leak detection techniques
454-Ion Exchange for Water Treatment
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of ion exchange systems for water treatment.
Course Description:
Ion exchange has been used for water treatment purposes for decades. Most residential water softeners utilize an ion exchange process to remove hardness. Many municipal water treatment plants and industrial facilities include ion exchange systems for removing hardness, heavy metals, chlorides, nitrates, sulfates, organics, and many other contaminants. There continues to be advancements in ion exchange technology. This course summarizes ion exchange configurations and includes examples to prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Cation versus Anion Exchange
- System Configurations
- Field Testing
- Design Criteria
- Process Flow Diagrams
- Lifecycle Cost
462-Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Course Description:
Piping and instrumentation diagrams, also known as process and instrumentation diagrams, are commonly referred to as P&IDs. P&IDs illustrate the functional relationship of piping, instrumentation, equipment, and controllers. P&ID drawings are commonly made by process, controls, and electrical engineers. However, it is helpful for engineers of all disciplines to be able to read and understand P&IDs. This course summarizes P&IDs and includes examples to prepare engineers for real-world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Overview of P&IDs
- Comparison of Engineering Diagrams
- Industry Standards
- Letter Designations
- Common Symbols
- Control Loops
- Examples
473-Oil and Grease Removal
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain an understanding of engineered systems for removing oil and grease from wastewater.
Course Description:
Oil and grease (O&G) is one of the most common pollutants found in nearly all waste streams. O&G often causes blockages in pipes and interferes with wastewater equipment. Engineers from various disciplines can benefit from a better understanding of O&G removal techniques. This course explains the different types of O&G and explains the alternatives for removing each type of O&G. Example problems help prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Regulatory Requirements
- Forms of Oil and Grease
- Oil and Grease Removal Processes
- Sizing a Grease Interceptor
480-Chemical Feed System Design
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: Gain knowledge and develop skills for the design of chemical feed systems.
Course Description:
Chemical feed systems provide for the reliable dosing of chemicals to numerous applications across many industries worldwide. Engineers from most disciplines can benefit from a greater understanding of how chemical feed systems are designed. This course provides an overview of chemical feed systems including common regulatory requirements. Components reviewed include chemical unloading stations, storage tanks, day tanks, mixing systems, feed pumps, valves, and injection configurations. Several example problems are provided to help apply the knowledge gained.
The following main topics are covered:
• Regulatory Requirements
• Safety Data Sheets
• Design Criteria
• Chemical Dosing
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Chemical Storage Tanks
• Chemical Feed Pumps
482-Collection System CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a wastewater collection system.
Course Description:
Most communities are faced with the challenge of managing older wastewater collection systems with ever growing problems due to leaks and breaks. Modern sewer rehabilitation techniques are available to help solve these problems. Careful management of a capital improvement program (CIP) can help rehabilitate or replace the sewers at greatest risk while keeping within budget restraints. This course reviews the program management and engineering skills needed for effective CIP management and includes example applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Overview of Collection Systems
- Overview of Capital Improvement Planning
- Master Plans
- Project Selection
- Budget Planning
- Sewer Condition Assessment
- Infiltration & Inflow Reduction
- Sewer Rehabilitatio
488-Water Distribution CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a water distribution system.
Course Description:
Aging infrastructure is increasing the risks for water main breaks, leaks, low pressure, water loss, and other problems. At the same time, construction costs have escalated such that the cost to replace old water mains far exceeds the available budget for most communities. Careful planning, condition assessments, and modern rehabilitation techniques are available to help solve these challenges while staying within budget restrictions. This course reviews the basic program management skills needed for effective CIP management.
The following topics are covered:
• Water Distribution System Infrastructure
• Planning for Capital Improvements
• Annual CIP Budget Management
• Infrastructure Data Management
• Water Loss Reduction
• Condition Assessments
• Risk Ranking
489-Water Treatment CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a water treatment system.
Course Description:
Water treatment systems are critical for providing non-stop high-quality drink water to communities. Water treatment infrastructure requires regular improvements to maintain a high level of service. This course explains how careful planning with condition assessments, performance assessments, and risk assessments can identify and prioritize improvements. Project scheduling is covered, including how to keep annual spending within budget. An excel file is provided with example tables for CIP project planning and spending projections.
The following topics are covered:
• Water Treatment System Overview
• Improvement Planning Process
• Condition Assessments
• Performance Assessments
• Risk Assessments
• Master Planning
• Project Selection
• Annual CIP Budget Management
496-Wastewater Treatment CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a wastewater treatment system.
Course Description:
Wastewater is treated prior to being released into the environment or reclaimed for beneficial reuse. Wastewater treatment systems are critical for the protection of the environment and human health. Wastewater treatment processes require regular improvements to meet the latest regulatory limits and treatment goals.
This course explains how careful planning with condition assessments, performance assessments, and risk ranking can identify and prioritize improvements to treatment systems and help ensure treatment objectives are met well into the future. Project scheduling is covered, including how to keep annual spending within budget. An excel file is provided with example tables for CIP project planning and cash flow projections.
The following topics are covered:
• Wastewater Treatment Summary
• Motivations for Improvements
• CIP as part of Asset Management
• Improvement Planning Process
• Condition Assessments
• Performance Assessments
• Risk Ranking
• Choosing between Potential Projects
• Budget Management
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501-Water Reuse Applications
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain engineering skills for water reuse applications.
Course Description:
Clean water sources are becoming scarcer at the same time as municipal water and wastewater fees continue to rise faster than inflation. These trends have given increased attention to water reuse as a sustainable approach to managing water and wastewater. Water reuse utilizes treated wastewater as a water source for useful applications, thereby reducing water demands and wastewater discharges. Water reuse requires an engineered design that protects public health and achieves economic goals. This course includes example problems to highlight design approaches for various water reuse applications.
The following topics are covered in this course:
- Defining Water Reuse
- Brief History
- Engineering Insights into these Applications:
- Agricultural Reuse
- Industrial Reuse
- Urban Reuse
- Landscaping Reuse
- Potable Reuse
- Environmental Reuse
- Groundwater Recharge
505-Net Zero Principles for Engineers
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Understand the engineering principles behind net zero strategies.
Course Description:
Achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is a global strategy that offers the hope of slowing down or even stopping global warming. Engineers are being called on to apply net zero emissions to a variety of applications including buildings, facilities, industrial processes, and entire companies. The net zero concept has also been extended to apply to energy use, waste management, and water use. This course covers all these applications and provides examples that teach basic principles for net zero balance calculations.
The following topics are covered:
• Defining Net Zero
• Net Zero GHG Emissions
• NZE 2050
• Net Zero Energy
• Net Zero Waste
• Net Zero Water
512-Vertical Pump Selection
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: Develop skills for selecting and sizing vertical pumps.
Course Description:
Vertical pumps, also called vertical suspended pumps, are common for a variety of applications. For example, the largest pump station in the world uses vertical pumps to move flood waters. Vertical well pumps supply groundwater that is treated as drinking water to a large portion of population. That tap water or bottled water nearby you right now probably started its journey with a vertical pump.
This course explains several types of vertical pumps and then walks through the pump selection process, including comparing pump curves. After completing this course, you should have the basic knowledge and skills for vertical pump selection. A spreadsheet is included for performing hydraulic calculations and plotting curves.
The following topics are covered:
• Advantages of vertical pumps
• Types of vertical pumps
• Choosing the number of pumps
• Creating a system curve
• Plotting pump curves on system curves
• Pump selection examples
515-Design Management for Capital Improvement Projects
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Develop skills for managing the design phase of capital improvement projects.
Course Description:
The bar has been raised for engineers to create inspiring designs while also meeting business goals such as budget, schedule, and quality. Design management helps the design team reach the various project goals while still producing an amazing design.
This course covers project management principles for the design phase of capital improvement (CapEx) projects. Several example problems are given to show how to apply the principles to real world projects. An excel file is provided with templates for schedule and budget management.
The following topics are covered:
• Creating a Work Plan
• Baseline and Progress Schedules
• Earned Value and S-Curves
• Inspiring the Team
• Risk Registers
• Quality Reviews
• Change Order Logs
521-Safety in Design
3 $67.50
New Course
Course Objectives: Develop skills for prioritizing safety in design.
Course Description:
Engineers play a critical role in creating safe conditions during construction, system operations, maintenance, and public use. Considering safety in the design process can prevent injuries for years to come and potentially save lives!
This course covers engineering principles and techniques that result in designs that prioritize safety. The techniques apply to most engineering disciplines and applications. Examples are given to show how to apply the principles to real world projects.
The following topics are covered:
• Prevention through Design
• Inherent Safety
• Error Tolerance
• Safety Factors
• Fail Safe
• Defence in Depth
• HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study)
• LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis)
