Operation of Wastewater Collection Systems

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Wastewater

Outline

Placement test
  • 1

    Different Types of Sewer Systems

    • Gravity, Low-Pressure and Vacuum Sewer Systems
    • Grid and Tree Systems
    Chapter test
  • 2

    Main Components

    • Sewer Laterals
    • Sewer Pipes
    • Laying Sewer Pipes
    • Lift Stations
    Chapter test
  • 3

    Main Appurtenances

    • Inverted Siphons and Air Valves
    • Valves
    • Manholes
    Chapter test
  • 4

    Protective Devices

    • Water Hammer Protection Tanks
    • Drop Shafts
    • Gas Control
    Chapter test
  • 5

    Inspecting and Testing Wastewater Collection Systems

    • Closed-Circuit Television Inspections
    • Smoke Testing
    Chapter test
  • 6

    Chapter test
  • 7

    Chapter test
  • 8

    Chapter test

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the different components of a sewer system
  • Explain the function of each component in a sewer system

Level

Beginner

Prerequisities

None

Target audience

This course is designed for professional certified water distribution and water treatment operators class I to IV, maintenance technicians

Learning material and method

Video clips with a placement test, practice exercises and a handout

Learning assessment method

Chapter tests (MCQs) with a minimum score of 70%