PTEC 221 Prelim & Sec WWT Stage 1

5 CR

Students will be introduced to the various methods and processes for preliminary and secondary treatment of wastewater. These will include the steps of preliminary, primary, and secondary treatment which involve the operations of contaminant removal equipment, sedimentation systems, biological and chemical reactors, thickeners, and mixing systems. The class will discuss the equipment necessary to provide and control these operations, quality control methods, and safe work practices. Students will also do a project related to waste water processing.
Prerequisite(s): PTEC 109 with a D or higher, or Instructor permission.