This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Water System Operation and Optimization. It covers the water system components including supply sources, treatment facilities, storage and distribution networks; the fundamentals of water quality, standards and parameters crucial for maintaining safe drinking water; the hydraulics and fluid dynamics, system monitoring and data acquisition and energy management in water systems; and the regulatory compliance and safety protocols for water system operations.
Further, the course will also discuss the innovative treatment technologies; the process optimization for water treatment, sludge management and disposal, chemical handling and dosage optimization; the taste and odor control in water supplies; the emerging contaminants and removal technologies; the design and layout of distribution networks; the leak detection and loss management; and the pressure management, water storage optimization, pump operation and efficiency and asset management.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the sustainable water resource management and renewable energy integration; the climate resilience in water systems, water reuse and recycling; the smart water technologies to improve water system management and optimization; the cutting-edge technologies and their potential impact on water systems; the digital twins for system monitoring, simulation and optimization; the advanced data analytics and predictive maintenance; the strategies for engaging customers in water conservation efforts; the regulatory trends and future compliance challenges; and the strategic planning for future water system challenges.