A teaching and reference tool for educating analysts in water and wastewater laboratories in the skills and techniques of the bench chemist. This book provides the vital background information needed to operate in a laboratory and engage with Standard Methods and other collections employed in a lab setting.A teaching and reference tool for educating analysts in water and wastewater laboratories in the skills and techniques of the bench chemist. This book provides the vital background information needed to operate in a laboratory and engage with Standard Methods and other collections employed in a lab setting.
This book is for newer wastewater treatment operators who are studying for the Grade 2 exam (second certification level from the bottom). It contains 360 questions that help operators prepare for the wastewater treatment operator certification exam. There are 4 full-length practice exams in this book. Each test consists of 90 questions that cover wastewater treatment concepts and relevant math problems. The first two exams are all multiple choice, while the last two exams contain both true/false and multiple choice questions. Topics covered: Preliminary Treatment, Screening, Grit Channel, Primary Treatment, Primary Sedimentation, Secondary Treatment, Trickling Filters, Activated Sludge, RBC, Secondary Sedimentation, Waste Stabilization Ponds, Disinfection, Sludge Handling, Anaerobic Digestion, Safety, Sampling, Pumps, Laboratory Work, Analysis of Wastewater Constituents, and Basic Supervision Responsibilities. Math Section: Hydraulic Loading, Organic Loading, SVI, Removal Efficiency, F/M Ratio, MCRT, Pumping Rate, Percent Volatile Solids Reduction, Flowrate of Primary Sludge, Detention Time, Chlorine Residual and Demand, Weir Overflow Rate, Sludge Age, Surface Loading Rate, Solids Loading Rate, and Population Loading.
This updated study guide follows the new requirements established by the ABC. It is organized by certification levels I, II, III, and IV. Questions are ranked for comprehension, application and analysis. With twice as many vetted questions, operators get practice with questions similar to the exam. Answers are provided. Math and chemistry answers include the steps to solve the problems.
This completely updated version of the 1995 edition is an essential text that is referenced throughout the other volumes in the WSO Series. Readers will find practical discussions of mathematics, hydraulics, chemistry, and electricity as they relate to water topics and system operations.