LF logo
by learnformula
search
Log in
search
Courses/Engineering/Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering

Public Water Disinfection using Ozone

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

Created byHarlan Bengtson, PhD, PE
4.4
(17 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated May 4, 2022
Public Water Disinfection using Ozone

What You'll Learn

check_circleDescribe the chemical properties of ozone and the methods used for its on-site generation in water treatment facilities.
check_circleCalculate optimal ozone dosage requirements based on varying water quality parameters and target pathogen reduction goals.
check_circleIdentify the conditions that lead to bromate byproduct formation and implement strategies to mitigate its occurrence.
check_circleExplain the operational components, mass transfer processes, and safety protocols required for managing an ozone contactor system.
check_circleEvaluate the efficacy, advantages, and limitations of ozone disinfection compared to traditional chlorination.

About This Course

This course is based on an 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

Intended Audience: chemical, electrical, mechanical, energy, civil, construction engineers.

Publication Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

Your Instructor

Harlan Bengtson, PhD, PE
Harlan Bengtson, PhD, PE
menu_book73 courses
star2,706 reviews

Dr. Harlan Bengtson is an online PDH course provider of continuing education courses for professional engineers. Dr. Bengtson is a graduate of Iowa State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees and of the University of Colorado with a PhD. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri. Dr. Bengtson has spent 30 years in engineering education in teaching and administrative positions, including six years as Dean of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Dr. Harlan H. Bengtson, PE 33 Grainey Drive Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Phone: (618) 406-6892 E-mail: hnkbengtson@yahoo.com PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Dr. Bengtson is a graduate of Iowa State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees and of the University of Colorado with a PhD. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri. He has spent 30 years in engineering education in teaching and administrative positions, including six years as Dean of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His areas of expertise are environmental engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, engineering science and renewable energy systems. He has done regular consulting work while holding the academic positions. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Bengtson worked for Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing as a Product Development Engineer and for E. I. duPont deNemours as a Process Development Engineer. Dr. Bengtson has authored numerous publications, presentations and technical reports. He is currently active as a freelance technical writer, author of continuing education courses for Professional Engineers, and is the founder of www.engineeringexceltemplates.com and www.EngineeringExcelSpreadsheets.com, sites with the objective of providing inexpensive, easy to use Excel spreadsheets for a variety of engineering calculations.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

4.4
Student's Choice
17 reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.