Wastewater Calculations Workshop - June 2014

Refinery Water Engineering & Associates, Inc. (RWE) and Lamar University (LU) are proud to present the next edition of our Refinery & Petrochemical specific Wastewater Treatment Training resources. This upcoming event is all about the practical application of mathematical calculations for achieving quantifiable process control, as well as developing the correct metrics upon which to gauge historical performance. The latter goal allows for the next level of application of the Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques advocated by Six Sigma. The classroom agenda will focus primarily on actually solving equations from real operating plant data. For plants that still use Trial & Error or Qualitative Process Control Techniques, there is no better or faster training resource available anywhere which can advance you to Quantified Mathematical Control and improved risk management of cause and effect.

When: Tuesday & Wednesday, June 3 & 4, 2014, 8am to 5pm.

Where: Lamar University, Beaumont, TX., Environmental Engineering Dept.

Workshop Size: 20 Attendees max. to insure individual attention.

Instructors: http://refinerywater.org/professor-bios

Sample of Calculations Covered in this Workshop Agenda:

1. SCFM of Diffused Air and Operating HP of Mechanical Aeration required for:
   1. Biological Oxidation based on specific contaminants and loading present.
      1. Carbonaceous oxidation.
      2. Heterotrophic removal of NH3.
      3. Nitrification removal of NH3.
   2. Mixing Energy to obtain solids suspension and homogeneous conditions.
   3. Air Stripping and Chemical Oxidation of select contaminants such as H2S, NH3, Amines, and Benzene.
   4. Compressed Air requirement for Air Flotation based on Oil & Solids Loading and Hydraulics.
2. Removal Rate Comparisons of select contaminants in Biological Oxidation vs. Air Stripping scenarios, such as H2S, NH3, and Benzene.
3. Oxygen Uptake Rate for:
   1. Calculation of Dilution Rate of Off-Spec. Influent from OUR Data.
   2. MCRT Targeting Adjustments from OUR Data.
   3. % Inhibition of Biological Population.
   4. Growth Rate of Biological Population.
4. Nitrogen Balance for:
   1. Determination of NH3 Removal by Carbon Oxidizing Bacteria.
   2. Determination of NH3 Removal by Nitrogen Oxidizing Bacteria.
   3. Determination of NH3 Removal by Air Stripping.
   4. Determination of NO3 Conversion to N2.
   5. Determination of Amine Load to WWTP.
   6. Determination of Contribution to COD Load by Amines.
5. MCRT for:
   1. MCRT Determination and Correlation to Effluent Quality Parameters, based on either MLVSS or ATP.
   2. Wasting Rate Adjustment for MCRT Targeting, based on either MLVSS or ATP.
   3. Growth Rate of Biological Population.
6. Clarifier Recycle Rate Adjustments based on process variables including:
   1. Clarifier Sludge Bed Depth.
   2. Clarifier Sludge Compaction.
   3. MLVSS Level.
   4. De-Nitrification Level.
   5. SVI.
7. Chemical Additions for:
   1. Gallons of PO4 Addition for Biological Nutrient Requirements based on specific loads present, and to avoid Algae Outbreaks.
   2. Gallons of NH3 Addition for Biological Nutrient Requirements based on specific loads present (For NH3 Deficient systems with no Amines present).
   3. Gallons of Chlorine Required for Filamentous Control based on SVI.
   4. Gallons of Peroxide or Permanganate Required to achieve Specific Target Pre-Treatment Levels on Off-Spec. Influent for:
      1. Chemical Oxidation of Phenolic and Sulfidic Caustics.
      2. Chemical Oxidation of Amine Solutions.
      3. Chemical Oxidation of Surfactants.
   5. Gallons of Clarifier Polymer based on Jar Test Results.
   6. Gallons of Separator Emulsion Breaker based on Jar Test Results.
   7. Gallons of Caustic for Alkalinity requirement for Nitrification.
   8. Gallons of various Biocides for Algae Control in various types of vessels and impoundments.
   9. Gallons of Acid and Caustic for pH Adjustment based on injection location.
8. Clarifier Solids Flux based on current Hydraulic Load, MLVSS, SVI, and related special operating conditions.
9. True and Observed Cell Yield for Biomass Sludge Generation Prediction.
10. Reactor Retention Times required for specific loading species, concentrations, and effluent targets for:
    1. Biological Oxidation Mechanisms.
    2. Chemical Oxidation Mechanisms.
    3. Air Stripping Mechanisms.
11. Contaminant Dispersion Rates and Distances vs. Concentration in Outfalls.