Calculations
This unit provides an introduction to
the chemical principles underpinning water treatment and the basic
mathematical manipulations associated with loadings and
concentrations. We explore the interrelationship between loadings,
flows and concentrations with a focus on understanding the
terminology, conversions and getting the units right. We'll also
cover basic water chemistry, using this to describe aspects of both
drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment.
There are lots of examples and opportunities for you to practice
your mathematical gymnastics until we find answers to examples that
we can both agree on. Grappling with maths isn't everyone's idea of
fun, but, in this unit, the aim is to make 'having a go' as
interesting, informative and painless as possible. If you want to
find out more about the numbers underpinning water treatment
processes then this is for you.
Key points covered in the unit include:
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An explanation of terms such as pH,
acidity, alkalinity, moles and molarity, temporary and permanent
water hardness, mass per unit volume, BOD, COD etc.
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Units and the interconversion
between concentrations of pollutants in water and solids, flows of
liquids and loadings at sewage treatment works, in rivers and on
land
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Organic, hydraulic and surface
loadings
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Population equivalent
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Compliance and 95 percentiles
Note: The content of this unit relates
to aspects of both drinking water and wastewater treatment and
there is inevitably some overlap with material contained within
both the municipal wastewater treatment and the potable water
treatment units.
Download the Unit Handbook from the
panel on the right.
Provisional start dates
for Calculations are:
w/c 9th September 2013
w/c 2nd December 2013
The cost of the unit is £195 (+ VAT). This unit has a learning
time equivalent to 6 hours spread over 3-4 weeks.
To register for the unit please email Tom Owen or call 020 7831 3110.
CIWEM reserve the right to cancel any start date if there are
insufficient registrants. No refunds can be made less than 14 days
prior to the commencement of the unit although substitutions can be
made at any time.
