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Course ID		3116
Course Name		Return Activated Sludge (RAS) 101 - Webinar

Sponsor Name		EnviroSci Corporation

Primary Contact		Bill Smith
		w.smith@enviroscicorp.com
		215-704-7448

Website

Description
Webinar Format - Presented Live In the activated sludge process return activated sludge control and its impacts on other process control paraments, e.g. settling characteristics, sludge age is critical. The methods for determining the return activated sludge flow rates are explained and the mathematics of calculations are demonstrated. The purpose of the course is to expose the operator the different ways the return sludge flow rate can be determined so that the operator can better control the activated sludge process. Interactive calculations and graphics are employed to keep the interest levels elevated for an engaging and informative learning experience

Course Level		Intermediate thru Advanced

Course Content
* introduction to how a wwt operator fits into the big picture of facility compliance * interactive review of the activated sludge process line calculations hyperlinks to reference material * summary of method * final quiz (scored)

Approved Industry		Wastewater

Target Audience
* primarily intended for wwt plant operators * administrators, owners, design engineers will benefit as well

Training Format		Distance Education

Type of Media
Web Based

Contact Hours		8.0