24th September 2019, Wakefield
Times: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Fee: £395 +VAT (includes course book)
Very few activated sludge plants have been completely free from foaming and bulking problems at some time and other plants suffer these problems on a routine basis. In a similar way poor solids removal, inefficient BOD removal, odour problems, inhibition and toxicity can all occur on a seemingly random basis. Routine sampling and chemical analysis from this is expensive, demanding and its interpretation is not always clear. By contrast microscopic examination of the microbial consortium in the treatment plant is simple, inexpensive and provides extensive information as to the likely causes of plant problems. The results can also be used to optimise the performance of the plant to ensure that effluent is as good as the plant is able to produce and that energy costs and sludge production are at a minimum.
There will be a maximum of 8 attendees on this course.
To understand the components of activated sludge, undertake microscopic analysis and options to manage filamentous bulking and/or foaming problems.
Learning is delivered through a combination of laboratory practical sessions and lectures.
Dean Herron
Technical Manager
Dean leads the Aqua Enviro Technical team.
As a project manager he has also gained substantial experience in aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment technologies, having managed numerous laboratory and piloting studies, site optimisation and troubleshooting studies. He has carried out microscopy for hundreds of sites to help with plant monitoring and process improvements and he brings a wealth of knowledge in the practical implementation of microscopy for tackling the most challenging of process issues.
Charlotte Elliott
Laboratory Manager
Charlotte leads Aqua Enviro’s laboratory team and heads up our internal training programme for activated sludge. She is responsible for ensuring that microscopy reports are up to standard and issuing to clients.
Matthew Smyth BSc, MRes, MBA, MCIWEM CSci CWEM
Technical Director
Matt has been in wastewater and sludge for twenty years and works with water companies, industry and waste producers to develop and implement solutions. He has worked with hundreds of sites to improve wastewater treatment, manage filamentous foaming and bulking and reduce operating costs. He has viewed and reported upon thousands of microscopy samples.