100035 - Applied Math and Basic Science for Waterworks Operators
Overview
Do you need to brush up on your applied math skills? Do you understand the basic sciences associated with water treatment operations? Nearly everyone who works at a waterworks facility is facing these challenges.
To address this training need, Virginia Tech in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) developed a short course that covers the math and science of real-world, water treatment applications. It is an intensive course that builds from introductory, basic skills to the application of many important principles. Topics include the calculation of chemical feed rates, interpreting pump curves, interpreting water quality data, selecting the best coagulant dosage, calculating filter rates, interpreting water treatment regulations, and much more.
The course materials include a manual expressly designed for the short course and a student workbook that provides examples used for in-class exercises and homework assignments. Near the end of the week, participants will work in small groups on a comprehensive example that ties all the course lessons together, and individually work at computers to solve water treatment problems.
Course instructors have been carefully selected based on their experience in the water treatment field, presentation skills, and experience in teaching operator training courses. The instructors come from Virginia Tech, the VDH, and municipalities.
Location Information
Location:
The Hyatt Place Blacksburg
650 Univeristy City Blvd
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Lodging will be offered for participants at they Hyatt Place Blacksburg, located at 650 University City Blvd., Blacksburg, VA 24060. If you register for a single occupancy hotel room, a reservation will be made in your name. Lodging reservations will be made for June 2-7, 2024.
Agenda/Schedule
June 3-6, 2024 - 8AM-5:30PMJune 7, 2024 - 8:30AM-12:00PM