TracezGlobal

Overview

Introduction

Process industries face growing pressure to minimize effluent volumes and pollutants, making advanced wastewater treatment essential. This 5-day program equips participants with practical knowledge of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes, solids handling, and reuse technologies. With a focus on compliance, optimization, and sustainability, the course bridges theory and practice for effective wastewater management in petrochemical and process industries.

Who Should Attend

Wastewater engineers, operators, and plant managers responsible for design and operations
Consulting engineers involved in process or effluent treatment projects
Federal agencies and military bases overseeing wastewater compliance
Wastewater equipment manufacturers and technical personnel
HSE and environmental compliance officers monitoring regulations
Project managers managing new or revamped wastewater facilities
Production supervisors responsible for effluent handling and process efficiency
Researchers and technicians interested in wastewater treatment technologies

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Understand wastewater treatment principles and objectives in process industries.
Identify effluent sources and characteristics.
Apply physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes effectively.
Troubleshoot and optimize wastewater systems for reliable performance.
Ensure compliance with environmental, HSE, and regulatory requirements.

Modules

Day 1 — Fundamentals & Primary Treatment

Sources of process effluent, wastewater characteristics and regulatory context
Headworks: screening, grit removal, oil-water separation and primary clarification
Case study: selecting primary treatment strategies

Day 2 — Secondary & Advanced Treatment

Biological processes: activated sludge, MBBR, MBR and membrane bioreactors
Tertiary options: filtration, ion exchange, activated carbon, continuous backwash filters
Case study: designing an integrated treatment train

Day 3 — Operations & Process Control

Monitoring key parameters (pH, DO, ORP, flow), dosing and process control fundamentals
Solids handling: thickening, dewatering, digestion and sludge management
Troubleshooting common operational issues and optimization tips

Day 4 — Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Discharge permitting, reporting and documentation essentials
HSE practices, emergency response and risk management for effluent systems
Problem solving: compliance scenarios and stakeholder communication

Day 5 — Tertiary Treatment, Sampling & Emerging Trends

Sampling, lab testing and QA/QC for wastewater monitoring
Reuse, regeneration, recycling strategies and cost/benefit considerations
Emerging technologies, optimization techniques, final case study and certificate