COURSE NAME: Water Treatment Systems and Technology I
COURSE CODE: WTS 501

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Know the types water treatments methods, the use and functions of different water treatment systems use for irrigation, pharmaceutical industry and for drinking.

• Know the types of technology use in treating water
   

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF COURSE:
This course introduces participants into the various types of water treatment methods (in home, local community, urban area (city or town)), treatment plants technologies, as well as their functionality, troubleshooting and possible repairs.

DETAILED COURSE SYLLABUS:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. METHODS OF WATER TREATMENT
2.1 Boiling
2.2 Filtration
2.3 Chlorination
2.4 Sedimentation
2.5 Sedimentation with coagulation
2.6 Water treatment plants

3. TYPES OF WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND FUNCTIONS
3.1 Potable water systems (community, village and town)
3.2 Pharmaceutical
3.3 Irrigation
4. TECHNOLOGIES FOR WATER TREATMENT
4.1 Ultraviolet systems
4.2 Reverse osmosis
4.3 Water softeners