Procedure - Sample and test the sedimentation and clarification processes
Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that sampling and testing activities, and process calculations associated with the sedimentation and clarification treatment processes are carried out in a uniform manner.
Context
Sedimentation and clarification treatment processes usually occur after coagulation and flocculation processes. Sometimes treated water flows from the flocculation tanks into the sedimentation tanks in the same process. For this example they are treated as two separate processes.
Definitions
Actions
Required actions
Other learning actions
- As you work through the content, there are activities and worksheets to complete.
- Keywords and their meanings are in the glossary.
- The Resource Book has information about water treatment background concepts legislation, occupational health and safety (OHS) and chemistry.
- Talk with other students and your instructor about the content.
- Ask your lecturer about the workplace project and assessment.
Resource Book
To work through this task, you will need to be familiar with the following concepts found in the Resource Book:
Water treatment background
Water
treatment plant process map
Sedimentation
and clarification
Water
quality parameters
SCADA
Chemistry concepts
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational
health and safety
Controlling
hazards and risks
Legislation
Drinking
water guidelines
Environment
Legislation
Australian
Standards
Codes
of practice