The Bulk Water System Optimisation (BWSO)

The Bulk Water System Optimisation (BWSO) course covers the whole water cycle spectrum from raw water source quality, fit-for-purpose water treatment processes, domestic and industrial wastewater treatment processes as well as desalination technology for water reuse and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) requirements.

Course topics covered are:

Day 1: Potable Water Treatment Processes

  • Types of source water – fresh, ground, desalinated or reused water
  • Typical water quality and contaminants of concern (CEC)
  • Origin and impact of Eutrophication
  • Fundamental water chemistry
  • Drinking water standards
  • Drinking water consumption demand benchmarks
  • Management of water losses and leak detection
  • Water treatment unit processes – coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection

Day 2: Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes

  • Wastewater characteristics – COD, ammonia, phosphorus, etc.
  • Biological wastewater treatment processes (WWTP) – biological nutrient removal (BNR)
  • WWTP energy efficiency improvement – reducing oxygen demand
  • Power generation to achieve Energy Net-Zero
  • Wastewater treatment unit processes
  • Alternative treatment processes and resource recovery from wastewater

The course aims at providing the attendees with the following:

  • A fundamental knowledge of the processes employed in potable water treatment plants.
  • Knowledge of water chemistry and the standards applicable to potable water in South Africa.
  • Opportunities for optimization in these processes, upgrading, improving, and expanding capacity of these plants.
  • Fundamental knowledge of water treatment processes employed.
  • Opportunities to improve the system efficiency and case studies of where technologies have been implemented.

Our upcoming courses

The Bulk Water System Optimisation (BWSO)

The Bulk Water System Optimisation (BWSO)

CPD Accreditation

All NCPC-SA courses are accredited by ECSA and CPD letters will be issued to candidates that attend all sessions of a particular course. Attendance will be monitored via the video function of the on-line training platform.

Certification

Candidates will have an option to write a test at the end of the training. The test is not compulsory, however, NCPC-SA certificates of competence will only be issued to candidates who pass the test with a minimum score of 70%.