Description
Course Description
Most water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants have at least one clarifier. Many of the clarifiers were installed more than 30 years ago and are at risk of failure if aged equipment is not rehabilitated.
This course guides the engineer through the rehabilitation process and provides helpful advice to help ensure that a rehabilitated clarifier will last well into the future.
The following topics are covered:
- Condition assessment, including the drive, equipment, and tank
- Performance assessment, including desktop studies and field testing
- Alternatives comparison, with examples
- Design recommendations, including for the coating system
- Construction tips
Author: Mark N. Ludwigson, PE, PMP
Course Number: 387
Course Hours: 5 PDH