Pideya Learning Academy

Sewage Treatment Systems and Auxiliary Equipment

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
27 Jan - 31 Jan 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
17 Feb - 21 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
07 Apr - 11 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
23 Jun - 27 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
04 Aug - 08 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
03 Nov - 07 Nov 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
15 Dec - 19 Dec 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

As global populations rise and cities expand, the effective treatment and management of sewage have become fundamental to ensuring public health, protecting ecosystems, and meeting stringent environmental regulations. According to the 2023 United Nations World Water Development Report, more than 80% of the world’s wastewater is released untreated into the environment, threatening biodiversity and human safety. This alarming figure highlights the urgent need for specialized training in sewage treatment technologies and their supporting systems, especially as governments and industries face increasing pressure to align with global sustainability targets.
The Sewage Treatment Systems and Auxiliary Equipment training course by Pideya Learning Academy is carefully designed to address these challenges. This course provides an integrated learning experience that covers the design, operation, and optimization of domestic sewage treatment systems, with a strong emphasis on auxiliary equipment that ensures operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Drawing on scientific principles and engineering frameworks, the program prepares participants to evaluate and select appropriate treatment technologies, design efficient plant layouts, and manage system performance across varying operational contexts.
Participants will delve into the nature of typical wastewater contaminants—such as organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, suspended solids, and pathogens—and their impact on water bodies and surrounding communities. The training provides a layered understanding of primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes, and explains how to align each phase with effluent quality standards. In parallel, the course introduces the role of auxiliary systems like screens, grit removal units, equalization tanks, blowers, chemical dosing systems, and sludge handling facilities, all of which are essential for reliable plant functionality.
To ensure that learning is both structured and applicable, the course includes real-world case studies, current design standards, and international regulatory guidelines. Each module is geared towards building the analytical and decision-making capabilities needed to develop or upgrade wastewater systems in residential, industrial, and municipal settings.
Key highlights of the training include:
Clear breakdown of contaminants in domestic sewage and their ecological and regulatory implications
Application of biological, chemical, and physical processes across all treatment stages
Interpretation of core design and operational parameters for treatment units
Evaluation of sludge treatment options, including stabilization, thickening, and dewatering
Technical understanding of auxiliary equipment such as screens, grit chambers, and flow control devices
Integration of energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable treatment technologies
Exploration of global trends in wastewater reuse, nutrient recovery, and decentralized treatment models
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on optimizing performance while minimizing operational costs and environmental risks. Participants will also gain insights into system monitoring, automation readiness, and strategies for future-proofing treatment plants.
By the conclusion of this Pideya Learning Academy course, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to analyze system requirements, contribute to engineering design, troubleshoot operational issues, and drive continuous improvements in sewage treatment management. This makes the program especially valuable for professionals who aim to lead wastewater initiatives in line with global sustainability goals and national water safety standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Clear breakdown of contaminants in domestic sewage and their ecological and regulatory implications
  • Application of biological, chemical, and physical processes across all treatment stages
  • Interpretation of core design and operational parameters for treatment units
  • Evaluation of sludge treatment options, including stabilization, thickening, and dewatering
  • Technical understanding of auxiliary equipment such as screens, grit chambers, and flow control devices
  • Integration of energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable treatment technologies
  • Exploration of global trends in wastewater reuse, nutrient recovery, and decentralized treatment models
  • Clear breakdown of contaminants in domestic sewage and their ecological and regulatory implications
  • Application of biological, chemical, and physical processes across all treatment stages
  • Interpretation of core design and operational parameters for treatment units
  • Evaluation of sludge treatment options, including stabilization, thickening, and dewatering
  • Technical understanding of auxiliary equipment such as screens, grit chambers, and flow control devices
  • Integration of energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable treatment technologies
  • Exploration of global trends in wastewater reuse, nutrient recovery, and decentralized treatment models

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, the participants will learn to:
Identify and classify the impurities typically found in domestic wastewater and understand their environmental relevance
Analyze the core principles and mechanisms of wastewater treatment technologies
Specify appropriate treatment technologies based on influent characteristics and effluent requirements
Apply key design and operational parameters to biological, physical, and chemical treatment units
Understand sludge generation processes and outline methods for sludge stabilization, dewatering, and disposal
Integrate treatment process design with sustainability goals and regulatory compliance requirements

Personal Benefits

Participants will gain:
A clear understanding of the latest developments and best practices in wastewater treatment
The ability to critically evaluate and improve existing treatment systems
Increased confidence in designing, upgrading, or troubleshooting treatment units
Exposure to a global perspective on wastewater challenges and sustainable solutions
Recognition as a knowledgeable contributor to environmental sustainability initiatives

Organisational Benefits

By attending this Pideya Learning Academy training, your organization will be able to:
Improve compliance with national and international wastewater discharge standards
Enhance operational efficiency and reduce treatment costs through optimized system design
Strengthen environmental stewardship and public trust by ensuring effective wastewater management
Build internal capacity with well-trained staff capable of making informed technical decisions
Reduce risks of environmental penalties or system failures due to inadequate treatment performance

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:
Engineers, technical officers, and plant operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of domestic wastewater systems
Environmental managers and compliance officers working in government or municipal water authorities
Professionals in industrial sectors seeking to upgrade or manage in-house wastewater treatment systems
Urban planners and infrastructure consultants involved in sanitation projects
Environmental health officers and sustainability coordinators aiming to align operations with regulatory standards

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Wastewater and Its Characteristics
Terminology and classification of wastewater Physical attributes of wastewater (temperature, turbidity, solids) Chemical composition and parameters (pH, BOD, COD, alkalinity) Biological constituents and microbial presence Sampling techniques and water quality assessment Overview of influent and effluent parameters
Module 2: Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Systems
Treatment stages: primary, secondary, tertiary Overview of centralized vs. decentralized systems Flow balancing and hydraulic control structures Selection criteria for treatment technologies
Module 3: Preliminary and Primary Treatment Techniques
Mechanical screening and comminution Grit chambers and removal technologies Sedimentation and settling basin design Flotation methods and dissolved air flotation (DAF) Equalization tanks and flow regulation Coagulation and flocculation principles Sand and multimedia filtration
Module 4: Principles of Biological Treatment
Aerobic and anaerobic biological mechanisms Suspended growth vs. fixed-film systems Introduction to microbial kinetics and biomass growth Oxygen demand and loading rate calculations Reactor design without and with biomass recycling
Module 5: Aerobic Biological Treatment Systems
Activated sludge process and its modifications Bio-oxidation ponds and aerated lagoons Trickling filters and biofilm performance Rotating biological contactors (RBCs) Sequencing batch reactors (SBR) operations Hybrid aerobic treatment systems
Module 6: Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment Processes
Microbial ecology of anaerobic systems Methanogenesis and substrate conversion pathways Anaerobic digesters: batch and continuous types Upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) technology Anaerobic lagoons and covered pond systems
Module 7: Advanced Biological Processes and Reactor Integration
Nitrification and denitrification pathways Membrane bioreactors (MBR) configurations Integrated fixed-film activated sludge (IFAS) Bioaugmentation and biostimulation strategies Hybrid anaerobic-aerobic systems
Module 8: Nutrient Removal and Tertiary Treatment Solutions
Enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) Ammonia and total nitrogen removal technologies Tertiary filtration systems Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) Adsorption techniques using activated carbon Ion exchange and chemical polishing
Module 9: Disinfection and Pathogen Reduction Methods
Disinfection criteria and performance standards Chlorination and dechlorination techniques Ozone disinfection systems and generation Ultraviolet (UV) radiation mechanisms Comparative analysis of disinfection technologies
Module 10: Process Design and Technology Selection
Process modeling and simulation tools Hydraulic and organic loading design criteria Decision-making for process selection Comparative cost-benefit analysis Lifecycle assessment of treatment systems
Module 11: Sludge Management and Processing
Sludge origin and classification (primary vs. secondary) Sludge volume and solids concentration analysis Thickening methods: gravity, flotation, centrifugation Stabilization technologies: aerobic, anaerobic digestion Dewatering systems: belt press, filter press, centrifuge Volume reduction and drying methods
Module 12: Sludge Disposal and Environmental Safety
Beneficial reuse options: land application, composting Incineration and thermal reduction Landfilling and encapsulation practices Regulations governing sludge management Occupational and public health risks Odor and vector control strategies

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