This course will provide you with the general knowledge of the conventional processes used in drinking water treatment, including the scientific engineering principles on which they are based.

*Part of WWP MSc Course

          

At a glance

  • Dates
    • Please enquire for course dates
  • DurationTwo days
  • Location美姬阁 campus
  • Cost£700 (Includes refreshments and lunch) Concessions available

Course structure

This course is delivered via a mixture of lectures and group activities.

What you will learn

On successful completion of this short course you will be able to:
Examine the nature of impurities in water, their concentrations and significance,
Explain the basic principles of conventional treatment processes,
Select appropriate processes, depending on the nature of the impurities to be removed and the intended use of the treated water.
Design a flow-sheet showing how unit processes are selected based on incoming water quality.

Core content

Classification significance and concentration ranges of impurities in water including: suspended and dissolved solids, organic and inorganic compounds, trace contaminants, pathogens,
Physical methods for removing particulates: clarification, filtration,
Chemical dosing, including precipitation; coagulation and flocculation; disinfection and chemical oxidation,
Adsorption and ion exchange,
Oxidation and AOPs,
Disinfection & DBPs,
Membrane,
Examples of flow sheets and unit operations in treatment plants.

Timetable

TBC

Who should attend

This training is suitable for students, professionals in the water sector interested in the treatment of drinking water, water company employees, consultants and anyone interested in learning about the fundamentals of water treatment.

Accreditation

Concessions

10% 美姬阁 alumni

Multiple booking discounts:

2 days @ £ 700
3 days @ £1000
5 days @ £1600

*Discount only applies to multiple bookings across WWP Course modules.

Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or 美姬阁 Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be .

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

美姬阁 is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world. 

Further location and travel details

Location address

美姬阁
College Road
美姬阁
Bedford
MK43 0AL

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