This is the first presentation in my series of “Math Solutions”
http://www.wateronline.com/doc/math-solutions-for-wastewater-operator-certification-0001
The introduction to Water Online’s new “Math Solutions” series, presented by wastewater consultant and trainer Dan Theobald (“WastewaterDan”), instructs operators on six essential calculations.
By Dan Theobald, Environmental Services
The thought process behind a regular presentation of “Math Solutions” comes from my 24-plus years of training experience in wastewater. I learned that many operators were held back from advancing their operator license because they struggled with the mathematics portion of wastewater operator certification examinations.
I developed a tool for operators – represented through video tutorials – offering mathematical templates for performing accurate wastewater calculations. The tool also provides definitions, explanations, and alternative applications for the calculations beyond the specific examples presented. In addition to operators, it may also serve educators, engineers, regulators, and others.
Practical calculation applications for this tool include volume, flow rate conversions, poundage, and more.
Practically applying volume includes capacity calculations of pipes, tanks reservoirs, etc. Flow rate conversions are used applying time to calculated volumes. Poundage calculations utilize flow rate conversions and volume calculations to quantify the amount of pollutants.
Volume Calculations:
Calculate gallons of circular tank:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkGfN_Ky8MQ
Calculate Gallons in Treatment Tank:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHuEt5225KA
Flow Rate Conversions:
Convert MGD flow to GPM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy_HRhY0ZVM
Convert Flow to Minutes from Hours:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR_doH785Dc
Poundage Calculations:
Calculate Lbs. using Flow MGD:
Calculate Lbs. of Lime to Stabilize Sludge:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6t66_IatSo
This is the first presentation in my series of “Math Solutions.”
About my bio; Daniel L. Theobald of Environmental Services:
Known in the industry as “Wastewater Dan,” Daniel L. Theobald, proprietor of Environmental Services, is a professional wastewater and safety consultant/trainer. He has more than 24 years of hands-on industry experience operating many variants of wastewater treatment processing units and is eager to share with others his knowledge about water conservation.
Theobald serves as an active consultant for industries looking to achieve and maintain improved wastewater treatment at reduced cost. He is a Lifetime Member of the Who’s Who Registry of Professionals and holds numerous certifications from wastewater management regulatory boards and professional organizations. Theobald contributed one chapter to the Water Environment Federation’s (www.wef.org) Manual of Practice # 37 (MOP-37), a technical manual resource guide for biological nutrient removal, published the summer of 2013.
He also publishes Educational Videos:
(https://www.youtube.com/user/wastewaterdan/)
and
Authors two Blogs;
Wastewater Education Blog;
(http://TheWastewaterWizardBlog.com/)
and
Water Status Blog;
(http://WaterQuantityandQualityBlog.com/)
For a free consultation please connect with me by using the information below:
Environmental Services by Daniel L. Theobald
PO Box 80610 | Simpsonville, SC 29680-0610
Toll Free: 1-866-815-7819
Email: TheWastewaterWizard@esdlt.com
Web Site: www.Conserve-On-Water.com
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