Process industries remain under pressure to reduce effluent volumes and pollutants. Effluent treatment technologies have accordingly increased their sophistication and industrial users are now expected to deploy dedicated units of high efficiency which reliably achieve targets, are robust in operation, and generate minimal collateral waste.

 

The course provides a thorough introduction to wastewater treatment technology, covering the full range of physical, chemical, and biological processes available. Process selection is approached from first principles, based on the fundamental character of the effluent, but is grounded in practical and economic reality. The treatment and disposal of resulting wastes, especially solids, can be critical in process selection, and this issue is also addressed. The course includes an introduction to the principles of regeneration, reuse, and recycle, and describes the latest trends and developments. As such it equips both the individual engineer and the organization to act as the 'intelligent buyer' in specifying plant and assessing the claims of vendors.

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

  • Learn the purpose, principles of operation, and limitations of different treatment technologies.
  • Understand how the nature of the wastewater stream(s) informs plant and process selection.
  • Understand the downstream and collateral impact of treatment technologies, especially ultimate disposal options.
  • Understand concepts of regeneration and recycle systems.
  • Prepare for practical problems and real-life projects.
  • Learn the design principles and functional design and design basis for each advanced treatment technologies.

Day 1

Introduction and Basics of Wastewater Treatment

  • Primary sources of process waste and effluent streams
  • Measures of contamination; individual and collective
  • Effluent treatment objectives and strategy
  • Wastewater treatment as a separation process

Day 2

Mechanical, Physical and Chemical Primary Processes

  • Solid-liquid and liquid-liquid separations
  • Precipitation and flocculation
  • Chemical oxidation and reduction processes
  • Column processes - stripping and extraction

Day 3

Biological Primary Processes

  • Classifying and targeting biological processes
  • Aerobic processes - principles, selection and sizing
  • Anaerobic processes
  • Biological nitrogen and phosphorus removal
  • Troubleshooting bioprocesses

DAY 4

Polishing Processes and Solid Waste Handling

  • Membrane processes - reverse osmosis, electro dialysis, and desalination
  • Ion exchange and adsorption processes
  • Solid waste treatment and disposal - the tail that wags the dog?
  • Treating and conditioning solid wastes for disposal

Day 5

Process Selection and Integration

  • Process selection 'rules of thumb'
  • Introduction to effluent system optimization
  • Regeneration, reuse, and recycle
  • Emerging technologies, new concepts and future trends in effluent treatment Difficult Clients

This course is intended for all engineers with training needs in effluent treatment and a need for a better understanding of the available technologies as well as those practitioners who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in wastewater treatment projects and communicate efficiently with vendors as an 'intelligent buyer'.

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  • 5 Days - May 18, 2026
  • english
  • face to face
  • New York - US
  • $ 5,950
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  • 5 Days - Sep 21, 2026
  • english
  • face to face
  • Dubai - UAE
  • $ 4,500
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