Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
A comprehensive, self-contained mathematics reference, The Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators will be useful to operators of all levels of expertise and experience. The text is divided into three parts. Part 1 covers basic math, Part 2 covers applied math concepts, and Part 3 presents a comprehensive workbook with more than 1700 sample problems highlighting the kinds of exam questions operators can expect to see on state licensure examinations. Readers...
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A comprehensive, self-contained mathematics reference, The Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators will be useful to operators of all levels of expertise and experience. The text is divided into three parts. Part 1 covers basic math, Part 2 covers applied math concepts, and Part 3 presents a comprehensive workbook with more than 1700 sample problems highlighting the kinds of exam questions operators can expect to see on state licensure examinations. Readers working through the book systematically will acquire a definitive understanding of and skill in performing the applied water/wastewater calculations that are essential for a successful career.
Pt. IBasic math concepts1Ch. 1Introduction3Ch. 2Sequence of operations7Ch. 3Fractions, decimals, and percent11Ch. 4Rounding and significant digits19Ch. 5Powers of ten and exponents21Ch. 6Averages (arithmetic mean) and median23Ch. 7Solving for the unknown27Ch. 8Ratio and proportion33Ch. 9Dimensional analysis37Ch. 10Units of measurement, conversions, and electrical calculations43Ch. 11Measurements : circumference, area, and volume93Ch. 12Force, pressure, and head calculations105Ch. 13Mass balance and measuring plant performance113Pt. IIApplied math concepts : water treatment119Ch. 14Pumping calculations121Ch. 15Water source and storage calculations135Ch. 16Coagulation and flocculation calculations149Ch. 17Sedimentation calculations161Ch. 18Filtration calculations173Ch. 19Water chlorination calculations187Ch. 20Fluoridation199Ch. 21Water softening211Pt. IIIWastewater math concepts229Ch. 22Preliminary treatment calculations231Ch. 23Primary treatment calculations239Ch. 24Trickling filter calculations245Ch. 25Rotating biological contactors (RBCs)251Ch. 26Activated biosolids257Ch. 27Treatment ponds271Ch. 28Chemical dosage calculations275Ch. 29Biosolids production and pumping calculations289Ch. 30Biosolids thickening calculations297Ch. 31Biosolids digestion303Ch. 32Biosolids dewatering and disposal309Pt. IVLaboratory calculations327Ch. 33Water/wastewater laboratory calculations329Pt. VWorkbook practice problems345Ch. 34Workbook practice problems347
