Maricopa Community Colleges  WRT135   19986-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
WRT135 19986-20086 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
WATER PURIFICATION INSTRUMENTATION
Operation of water purification gathering equipment used in pretreatment, reverse osmosis and de-ionization processes. Record keeping, data collection, and methods of installation and monitoring of instruments. Safety stressed.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
WRT135   19986-20086 WATER PURIFICATION INSTRUMENTATION
1. Describe the use and purpose of specific types of water purification equipment. (I)
2. Describe repair and maintenance procedures for water purification equipment. (II)
3. Describe monitoring methods for plant operation. (III)
4. Demonstrate the use of flow meters in water purification systems. (III)
5. Demonstrate specific safety procedures necessary for using electrical and mechanical devices. (I, II, III)
6. Explain specific techniques for reducing contamination potential. (IV)
7. Demonstrate the use and calibration of specific monitoring equipment. (V)
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WRT135   19986-20086 WATER PURIFICATION INSTRUMENTATION
    I. Water Purification Equipment
        A. Types
          1. pretreatment
          2. reverse osmosis
          3. de-ionization
          4. post treatment
        B. Purpose
        C. Equipment safety
      II. Maintenance
          A. Repair and maintenance procedures
            1. pretreatment
            2. reverse osmosis
            3. de-ionization
            4. post treatment
          B. Safety procedures
        III. Monitoring Methods
            A. Monitoring procedures and methods
            B. Water monitoring equipment
              1. resistivity and conductivity monitors
              2. total organic carbon (TOC )monitors
              3. silica analyzers
              4. sodium analyzers
              5. dissolved oxygen (DO )and ozone meters
            C. Use of flow meters
            D. Safety procedures
          IV. Reducing Contaminants
              A. Sources of contamination
              B. Problem identification
              C. Problem solutions
              D. Troubleshooting procedure
            V. Use and Calibration
                A. Types
                  1. resistivity and conductivity monitors
                  2. total organic carbon (TOC )monitors
                  3. silica analyzers
                  4. sodium analyzers
                  5. dissolved oxygen (DO )and ozone meters
                B. Calibration procedures
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