Maricopa Community Colleges  WRT238   20052-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-24-2009

WRT238  2009 Summer I – 2012 Fall

LAB  1.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  2.4 Load  Occ

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 or Corequisites: WRT/WWM230 or permission of Department or Division.

 

Cross-References: WWM238

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

WRT238  2009 Summer I – 2012 Fall

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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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

WRT238  2009 Summer I – 2012 Fall

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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