Master industrial water treatment—from resource to reuse—with this technical, yet practical, course designed for engineers and planners in variety of industries.

Course Description

This online workshop equips engineers, planners, and technical professionals with the knowledge and practical tools required for evaluating and designing industrial water treatment systems.

Participants will explore the fundamentals of water chemistry, source analysis, and treatment technologies. Emphasis is placed on interpreting lab reports, creating flow diagrams, and selecting treatment strategies based on economic and technical criteria.

You’ll also examine fundamental concepts in industrial wastewater management including the 3R+SI (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle + segregation+ In-plant treatment) approach, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) goals—making this course ideal for anyone working in or with water-intensive industries.

Who Should Attend

Process Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Water Treatment Technicians, Engineering Planners, Facilities Engineers, Plant Managers, Project Engineers, EHS Officers, Energy Consultants, Oilfield Operators, Regulatory Advisors

Training Methodology

A mix of lecture-style lessons, real-world case examples, and guided technical exercises.

Key concepts reinforced with:

✔ Practical flow diagrams and decision trees

✔ Case studies

✔ Worksheets and "rule-of-thumb" design tools

✔ Clear and simple visuals

The instructor brings decades of international and provincial experience to offer a course rich in practical and regulatory insights.

Organizational Benefits

• Increase reliability and sustainability of in-house water systems
• Avoid overdesign and underperformance through accurate water analysis
• Improve ROI by choosing cost-effective treatment strategies
• Reduce operational downtime linked to water quality issues

What You Will Learn

✔ How to interpret detailed water analysis reports

✔ How to develop a complete water treatment flow diagram

✔ How to select and size treatment equipment

✔ How to compare technical and economic options for treatment

✔ How to apply ZLD and sustainability principles to water usage

Seminar Outline (Highlights)

1. Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals:
• Difference between industrial and municipal water treatment
• 3R+SI strategy
• Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) framework

2. Industrial Wastewater Components:
• Parameters: oil in water, turbidity, TDS, hardness, TOC, gases
• Scaling and precipitation risks

3. Treatment string development:
• chemical, mechanical, or biological treatment
• Contaminant removal priorities

4. Design & Evaluation Tools:
• Block flow diagrams and decision charts
• “Cookbook” methods and rules of thumb
• Cost analysis of treated water
• Real-life project examples and case histories

Practical Takeaways

✔ Sample water analysis interpretation

✔ Flowchart templates for treatment design

✔ Rule-of-thumb sizing tools

✔ Alberta EUB constraint checklist

✔ Economic evaluation worksheet

✔ Design decision matrix based on source and application

Course FAQ

Q: Is this course only for wastewater specialists?
A: No, it’s designed for any engineer or planner involved in process, utility, or project development.

Q: Will I receive a certificate?
A: Yes, a certificate of completion will be emailed.

Q: Does the course include economic evaluation?
A: Yes, cost analysis is one of the key pillars.

Q: Are real-world projects covered?
A: Absolutely. Several case studies are included.

What Past Participants Say

— “Insightful and directly applicable to my oilfield operations.” – Operations Engineer
— “Great overview with practical tools.” – Project Planner
— “The cookbook section and flow diagrams were game-changers.” – Facility Manager
— “Finally a course that makes industrial water treatment approachable.” – Process Engineer