Dr. Michael Richard will provide 3-days of hands-on training in microscopic identification and assessment of activated sludge and aerated stabilization basin sludges. The course offers extensive hands-on lab time with phase-contrast microscopes with highest quality Olympus phase-contrast microscopes. This is the premier wastewater microbiology class - no one else offers a class like this!
Each participant will get to use their own phase-contrast microscope without sharing (no you can't take this home afterwards).
Students will learn and apply the proper techniques in assessing floc characteristics, staining and identifying filamentous bacteria. Students will utilize bench sheets to summarize results of their examinations. Samples containing the commonly found filamentous bacteria will be analyzed during the workshop. Participants are encouraged to bring their own samples to be analyzed.
Hands-on training will help you identify problems and troubleshoot your system. The lecture sections of the course will cover the microbiology of activated sludge and ASBs; microbiological problems that occur; and practical control measures.
Specific lab sessions will cover:
· microscope use
· staining techniques
· sample handling & prep.
· filamentous bacteria ID
· Microbiology overview, microbiological problems and control measures
· Lab: microscope use; good and problem sludges
· Lab: filament identification techniques
· Lab: review of participant samples; demos
· Lab: microorganism identification with samples·
Participants will receive 1) The Manual on the Causes and Control of Activated Sludge Bulking and Foaming and Other Solids Separation Problems, 2) Industrial Activated Sludge Operations manual, and 3) Activated sludge Microbiology poster.
Enrollment for the Filament Identification course will be limited to 20 students.
Registration Fee:
$1180 USD (Note: Deduct $70 if bringing your own copy of The Manual)
Special note: Prior to or after attending this workshop, spend the weekend exploring Oregon. A 2-day Activated Sludge Operations workshop precedes on Thur-Fri in Corvallis.
This is the only advanced filament ID class in North america, given by a premier authority in the field, where you get the chance to see all of the major filaments! Hopefully you do not get to see them in your sample at the same time!
Each participant will get to use their own phase-contrast microscope without sharing (no you can't take this home afterwards).
Dr. Michael Richard will provide hands-on training in microscopic examination of activated sludge/aerated stabilization basin sludges. All of the twenty major filamentous bacteria will be available for identification by the participants. Students will learn and apply the proper techniques in assessing floc characteristics, staining and identifying filamentous bacteria. Dr. Richard will present the latest findings in troubleshooting and controlling filaments. Participants should bring their own sludges for analysis.
As a course prerequisite, students must have completed the basic Filament Identification workshop and have treatment plant operating experience. The prerequisite may be waived by instructor permission.
Participants will receive 1) The Manual on the Causes and Control of Activated Sludge Bulking and Foaming and Other Solids Separation Problems, 2) Industrial Activated Sludge Operations manual, and 3) Activated sludge Microbiology poster.
New: Enrollment for the Advanced Filament Identification course now expanded to 20 students.
Registration Fee:
$980 USD (Note: Deduct $70 if bringing your own copy of The Manual)
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