Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, you will know how to design basic components of a modern wastewater treatment facility, including:
- Clarifier design based upon solids settling characteristics as well as surface overflow rates
- Aeration tank design
- Nitrification removal design
- Oxygen requirements determination
- Nocardia characterization and control
- Various wastewater treatment plant appurtenances design
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Pat Rushing
Mr. Rushing has over 13 years of experience in civil engineering. His areas of expertise include utility design, wastewater treatment system design, stormwater systems modeling and design, water distribution system modeling, and roadway design. He holds an undergraduate degree in civil engineering from Clemson University and a graduate degree in civil engineering from the University of South Carolina. He is currently in private practice in North Carolina.
State Licenses
AZ - Wastewater Operator (General)
MD - Industrial Wastewater Works Operator Class 3, 4 & 6 (Process - 6435-18-10)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 3 credit hour for Wastewater Operator by the Maryland Department of the Environment. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
MD - Industrial Wastewater Works Operator Class 5 (Process - 6435-18-10)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions, as the provider of this offering, has received approval of 3 credit hour for Wastewater Operator by the Maryland Department of the Environment. RedVector, ScenarioLearning, and TargetSolutions are brand names of Vector Solutions.
PA - Land Surveyor (General)
SC - Wastewater Operator (General)
Professional Organizations
California Water Environment Association - CWEA (General)