Introduction & Water Treatment Fundamentals
Overview of water treatment plants and applications
Types of raw water sources (surface, groundwater, seawater)
Water quality parameters (pH, turbidity, TDS, hardness, chlorine)
International standards and regulatory requirements
WTP process flow diagram and system overview
Health, safety, and environmental considerations
WTP Processes and Equipment Operation
Intake systems and raw water pumping
Coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation processes
Filtration systems (sand filters, multimedia, cartridge)
Disinfection methods (chlorination, UV, ozone)
Operation of pumps, valves, tanks, and pipelines
Start-up, normal operation, and shutdown procedures
Maintenance Practices and Asset Management
Preventive vs corrective maintenance strategies
Mechanical maintenance (pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves)
Electrical systems maintenance (MCCs, panels, motors)
Instrumentation and control devices (flow, pressure, level, pH)
Lubrication, alignment, and inspection practices
Maintenance documentation and record keeping
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
Systematic troubleshooting methodology
Common operational problems and root causes:
Poor water quality
Low pressure or flow
Filter clogging and backwash issues
Chemical dosing failures
Pump and motor faults
Alarm handling and abnormal operation scenarios
Case studies and group troubleshooting exercises
Optimization, Safety, and Performance Improvement
Process optimization and efficiency improvement
Energy management and cost reduction
Chemical handling and storage safety
Emergency response and abnormal situation handling
Environmental compliance and discharge management
Performance monitoring, KPIs, and continuous improvement
Final review and assessment
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