Maricopa Community Colleges  WRT238   20036-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/17/03
WRT238 20036-20046 LAB 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Troubleshooting Ion Exchange Technologies
Troubleshooting operational problems of an ion exchange system, in a hands-on environment. Calibration of ion exchange instruments. Methods of maintenance, problem solving and cleaning of ion exchange systems. Prerequisites: WRT160 or permission of department. Corequisites: WRT230 or permission of department.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WRT238   20036-20046 Troubleshooting Ion Exchange Technologies
1. Demonstrate monitoring methods for specific water parameters. (I)
2. Explain problems that could occur in an ion exchange system. (II, IV)
3. Perform instrument calibrations on an ion exchange instruments and equipment. (III)
4. Identify the cause of specific problems in the ion exchange system. (II, IV)
5. Describe methods to prevent problems in the ion exchange system. (II, V)
6. Compare and contrast methods of troubleshooting an ion exchange system. (VI)
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WRT238   20036-20046 Troubleshooting Ion Exchange Technologies
    I. Parameter Monitoring
        A. pH
        B. Chlorine
        C. Sulfite
      II. Case studies
          A. Semi-conductor industry
          B. Pharmaceutical industry
          C. Beverage industry
          D. Cosmetics industry
        III. Instrument Calibrations
            A. Flow meters
            B. Temperature indicators
            C. Conductivity
            D. pH meters
            E. Level controls
            F. Specific monitoring
            G. Interlock system
            H. Pressure
            I. Timers and switches
          IV. Diagnosing Problems
              A. Tables and charts
              B. instrumentation and monitoring
              C. Pre-treatment
              D. Ion exchange
            V. Problem Prevention
                A. Cleaning
                B. Maintenance
              VI. Methods of Troubleshooting
                  A. Working upstream
                  B. Shotgun approach
                  C. Starting at source of water supply
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