The handbook for waterworks operator certification. (©2001)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Waterworks operator certification
• Further Information: Note: Frank R. Spellman.
• Other Names: Spellman, Frank R; Drinan, Joanne
• Contents: Preface; Mathematics Review; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Calculation Steps; o Sequence of Operations; o Fractions; o Decimals; o Rounding numbers; o Determining Significant Figures; o Powers; o Averages; o Ratio/Proportion; o Percent; o Units; o Conversion Factors; o Area; o Volume; o Pressure & Head; o Flow; o Detention Time; o Specific Gravity; o Chapter Review Examination; Waterborne Microbial Risks -- Microbiology/Bacteriology; o Introduction; o Definitions; o History of Waterborne Disease; o Waterborne Disease; o Indicator Organics; o Multiple Barrier Concept; o Microbiology: What Is It?; o Bacteria; o Protozoa; o Viruses; o Algae; o Bacteriology; o Chapter Review Examination; Potable Water Sources & Hydrology; o Introduction; o Definitions; o The Environmentally Conscious Public; o Potable Water: What Is It?; o Water Supply Laws; o Water Resources; o Sources of Water; o Water Use and Availability; o Surface Water; o Groundwater; o GUDISW; o Public Water Supply (PWS) Requirements; o Chapter Review Examination; Hydraulics; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Principles of Hydraulics; o Static Water (Water at Rest); o Gauge Pressure; o Dynamic Water (Water in Motion); o Headloss; o Pressure & Head Calculations; o Distribution System Hydraulics; o Chapter Review Examination; Basic Water Chemistry; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Water Chemistry Fundamentals; o The Water Molecule; o Water Solutions; o Water Constituents; o Chapter Review Examination; Groundwater Aquifers & Wells; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Water Movement Through An Aquifer; o Developing A Well Supply; o Well Site Requirements; o Types of Wells; o Components of a Well; o Well Evacuation; o Well Pumps; o Routine Operation and Recordkeeping Requirements; o Well Maintenance; o Well Abandonment; o Chapter Review Examination; Water Treatment; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Reasons for Treating Drinking Water; o Stages of Water Treatment; o Water Treatment Processes; o Pretreatment & General Treatment Considerations; o Iron & Manganese Removal; o Hardness Treatment; o Coagulation; o Flocculation; o Sedimentation; o Filtration; o Corrosion Control; o Process Calculation: Coagulation, Sedimentation & Filtration; o Additional Water Treatment Technologies; o Role of the Waterworks Operator; o Chapter Review Examination; Disinfection; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Disinfection Basics; o Chlorination; o Chlorine Chemistry; o Breakpoint Chlorination; o Gas Chlorination; o Hypochlorination; o Determining Chlorine Dosage; o Factors Affecting Chlorination; o Measuring Chlorine Residual; o Chlorination: Process Control Calculations; o Chapter Review Examination; Pumping; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Pumps; o Pumping Terminology; o Centrifugal Pumps; o Positive Displacement Pumps; o Chemical Feeders & Calibration; o Pump Maintenance; o Chapter Review Examination; Water Distribution, Storage & Cross-Connection Control; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Water Distribution; o Selection of Pipe Sizes; o Distribution System Disinfection; o Water Main Leakage; o Storage; o Cross-Connection Control/Prevention; o Cross-Connection Control Program; o Chapter Review Examination; Fluoridation; o Introduction; o Definitions; o Water Fluoridation; o Fluoride Compounds; o Optimal Fluoride Levels; o Fluoridation Systems; o Fluoride Addition; o Recordkeeping; o Chemical Storage & Handling; o Fluoridation Process Calculations; o Chapter Review Examination; Final Comprehensive Examination; Appendix A Answers to Chapter Review Examinations; Appendix B Answers to Final Comprehensive Examination; Appendix C Formulae
• Publisher Details: Lancaster, PA : Technomic Pub. Co
• Publication Date: 2001
• Copyright Date: 2001
• Extent: 1 online resource (3 volumes), illustrations
• Subjects: 628.1/0973; Waterworks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Water -- Purification -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Water -- Distribution -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- General; Water -- Distribution; Water -- Purification; Waterworks; Electronic books; Handbooks and manuals
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0849387418; 9780849387418
• Related ISBNs: 1587160617
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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