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  • Public Water Disinfection using Ozone

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course is based on a EPA basic guidance manual on common disinfectants and oxidants.

    Topics:

    • Ozone chemistry and system components
    • Oxygen, gas, and air feed systems
    • Types of compressors used in air preparation systems
    • Low, medium, and high frequency ozone generators
    • Bubble diffusers and contactors
    • Sidestream ozone injection systems
    • Turbine mixer contactors
    • Instrumentation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance
    • Primary uses and points of application
    • DBP precursor control
    • Impact on other treatment processes
    • Biologically active filtration
    • Slow sand, rapid rate, and activated carbon filters
    • Pathogen/Microorganism/Bacterial/Virus/Protozoa inactivation
    • pH, temperature, and suspended matter
    • Ozonation disinfection byproducts

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion
    Intended Audience: chemical, electrical, mechanical, energy, civil, construction engineers.
    Publication Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE

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