Modern Trickling Filters

Trickling filters have been used in wastewater treatment for more than 120 years and have evolved into a modern solution to meet today’s wastewater treatment needs. Major improvements, including the introduction of lightweight, high-surface-area plastic media and speed control distribution, have significantly improved the treatment efficiency of trickling filters. Strategies/best practices of optimizing trickling filter operation will be discussed in this course, which include operation of upstream and downstream processes, use of SCADA and instrumentation, lab sampling and data analysis, and dealing with real-life issues. This course will also discuss how to retrofit an existing trickling filter to increase treatment capacity and/or improve treatment level. In addition, practices and concepts of integrating trickling filters into a biological nutrient removal (BNR) process will also be introduced.

Supplies and materials are included with your registration.