Physical – Mechanical Pretreatment Systems

Refinery and Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment Training Course

Physical – Mechanical Pretreatment Systems

Original contact hours: 2.0Original format: Interactive

Physical – Mechanical Pretreatment Systems
Presented by: Davis L. Ford, Ph.D., P.E., NAE

Program consists of 4 Lamar Course lectures captured on video.
Total approximate run time 2.25 hours.

This presentation covers the design and operation of the major pretreatment systems in the central WWTP configuration, including API Oil-Water Separators, as well as Dissolved \ Induced Air Flotation Oil & Solids Separation. Equalization and "off-spec." Diversion strategy design considerations are reviewed. Important compliance guidelines for the handling of sludge, as well as for operational considerations such as mixing are addressed. Downstream effects on biological wastewater treatment processes are reviewed. Upstream source control is also considered in the operation of these systems.

The original course description is preserved here. The full interactive presentation has not yet been recovered.

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