Basic Water Analysis/Wastewater

Wastewater Analysis Syllabus

This workshop is designed to teach proper analytical techniques in two major areas associated with the measurement of non-potable/wastewater. These areas are colorimetric chemistry, C.O.D and B.O.D. Explanation and examples of calculations for BOD by the dilution and respirometric methods will be given. The course objectives will meet by presenting test theory, incorporating practical applications of analytical procedures, and "hands on" experience with each test and instrument. Students are required to analyze standard solutions as well as water samples with known values.

　

No	SUBJECTS/TOPIC
Day 1
1.	Introduction
2.	5 Steps of Analysis
3.	Colorimetric Analysis 3.1 Theory, Techniques, Importance and Application
4.	Lab 1 - Phosphate Testing and Standard Additions
5.	Lab 2 - Chlorine Analysis
6.	Lab 3 - Chlorine testing, AccuVac and Powder Pillows testing
7.	Digestion of a Sample - Lecture and theory
8.	Lab 4 - Digestion of liquid sample and Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen testing
Day 2
1.	Theory on COD and TOC
2.	Dichromate COD Analysis Lecture, theory and demonstration
3.	Lab 5 - COD Analysis of set-up (both Cr6+ and Mn3+)
4.	Manganese III COD Analysis
5.	Lab 6 - Cr6+ COD set-up
6.	Lab 7 - Mn3+ COD set-up
7.	Forms of Nitrogen and the Nitrogen Cycle-Lecture, theory and demonstration
8.	Lab 8 - Nitrogen Series Analysis
9.	Lab 9 - Phosphate set-up; Test' N Tube
10.	Lab 10 - Phosphate series analysis
11.	Overview of online monitoring instruments (STIP, APPLIKON etc.) - Advantages and Disadvantages
Day 3
1.	BOD Analysis Introduction to BOD testing. Respirometric Method: Theory and Demonstration
2.	Dilution Method: Theory and Demonstration
3.	Lab 11- BOD set-up for dilution method
4.	Titration - Lecture, theory and demonstration
5.	Lab 12 - Dissolved Oxygen Testing (Winkler titration)
6.	Lab 13 - Dissolved Oxygen Meter
7.	BOD Interpretation and Evaluation - Traditional and graphical methods