016-Assessing Environmental Contamination I
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers, geologist, scientists, and technicians who supervise and conduct environmental field investigations intended to detect, delineate, and remediate contaminated volumes of soil and groundwater. It will be useful to those who are new to such work, but those who are experienced in environmental science should also find the information useful, simply because of the ongoing technical advances in this field.
Dynamic sampling is an investigative strategy that offers the ability to screen contaminant levels in soil and groundwater semi-quantitatively, while still in the field. This strategy virtually eliminates surprises that can occur from the traditional delay in receiving laboratory results. If contaminants are discovered in an area thought to be free of problems, the work plan can be revised dynamically, at the moment.
The membrane interface probe (MIP) is a powerful high-resolution screening tool capable of providing both volatile organic contaminant and soil conductivity data in real time. The MIP provides a real-time vertical log of volatile organic contamination and conductivity with depth. An MIP, used as part of a dynamic sampling strategy, can result in contamination assessments and remediations with significant cost savings, increased time efficiency, and superior outcomes.
023-Marina Site Analysis
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
A very important component of the maritime design process becomes one of properly assessing a perspective site, and advising your client as to the pros and cons associated with site suitability; and in fact must be the first step in planning any maritime facility. This continuing education program is intended to provide the design engineer with the basic essentials for performing several levels of site assessment as appropriate for the structures discussed within this text. These range from simple recreational piers to light commercial facilities. These basics are:
Fetch & Wave Climate Forecasting
- Determining Baseline Information
- Determination of Site Water Level Ranges
- Determination of Wind Stress
- Determination of Wave Climate
Assessment of Site Soil Conditions
- Simple & Preliminary Investigation Procedures
- More Advanced Investigation Methods
Each of these subjects will take the reader through the step by step process of performing that phase of the pre-design site analysis and will discuss the suitability of each for the respective level of service of the respective docking facilities. The procedures laid out herein are suitable for very simple recreational docks to more sophisticated procedures required for light commercial docking facilities. This course is a prerequisite for the other maritime courses prepared by this author, which include the other design phases of boating similar facility designs.
032-Stormwater Retention Pond Recovery Analysis
4
List: $90.00
Sale: $39.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
To design a stormwater retention pond, one of the analyses that engineers have to perform is the retention and recovery of polluted runoff water. The initial portion of stormwater runoff is typically directed to a retention pond and which contains the most polluted runoff water (the first flush). The polluted water must be fully retained within the retention pond for treatment and infiltration. This course will be limited to recovery analysis for dry retention ponds where the entire polluted water volume must be stored within the pond and then recovered by infiltration within a specified period of time.
The regulatory agencies generally establish the minimum criteria for recovery of the first flush volume, which is sometimes referred to as the pollution abatement volume. For a dry pond the designer must verify the pond's capacity to infiltrate the volume within a specified period of time. This course will present the analytical approach and the methodology to calculate the infiltration losses from a dry retention pond.
039-Stormwater Retention - Field and Laboratory Methods
4
List: $90.00
Sale: $39.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended to present a systematic methodology for the determination of the type of field and laboratory tests needed and the minimum number of tests to be conducted for the design of a stormwater retention pond system.
Typically, soil borings and hydraulic conductivity tests are conducted for a stormwater retention pond system to evaluate the capacity of the pond to retain and infiltrate stormwater runoff. This is applicable to retention ponds built in sandy unconfined aquifer systems. The number of soil borings and hydraulic conductivity tests performed are usually dependent on many factors, not always obvious to the investigator or a designer. In some areas, the regulatory agencies have established criteria for a minimum number of soil borings and hydraulic conductivity tests. However, judgment and experience are usually applied in the decision making process and the selection of the number of tests can vary significantly from one investigator to another.
This course introduces a systematic methodology for a designer of a stormwater retention pond to select the minimum number of soil borings and hydraulic conductivity tests needed for a particular stormwater retention pond system. The course is presented in two parts. The first part presents the soil borings that are typically used to characterize the subsurface conditions, and the second part presents the hydraulic conductivity test methods and their applicability for a particular subsurface condition. The course concludes with the proposed methods to select the number and type of soil borings and the number and type of hydraulic conductivity tests needed for a particular retention pond system.
068-Dredging and the Environment - Part 1 (Dredging 101)
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
As we pass the end of the first decade of the new millennium we are seeing an increased emphasis on the restoration of the environment. One of the areas of such focus are our waterways and marine habitats, many of which are in dire need of help. The more I become involved in these maritime restoration projects — the more I see a general lack of basic understanding of the processes of Dredging. This loosely termed and routinely misunderstood word plays a critical role in both waterway cleanup as well as habitat reconstruction. As such, this continuing education course is designed to help those who become connected to such projects develop a practical understanding of what dredging is, how it works, and how it can best be used on waterway and habitat restoration projects.
This is a multi-part course that examines dredging as it relates to various types of environmental projects. This is Part One, essentially Dredging 101, which will give the reader a basic understanding of the fundamentals of dredging. Points that will be covered are:
- The basic methods of dredging (Mechanical and Hydraulic).
- The types of commonly available dredging equipment.
- The basic operation of dredging and differences in the methods.
- Character of and working with common dredged materials.
- Selection of the dredge method for common types of projects.
- The important advantages and disadvantages of each method.
- The basics of underwater grade control (bathymetric or hydrographic survey).
This course is recommended as an introduction to "Dredging and the Environment Part 2", which will focus on Dredging as it relates to Environmental Restoration Projects. Dredging applications that will be examined in Part 2 will be Beach and Dune Nourishment, Habitat Restoration, Contaminated Sediment Removal, and Capping.
078-Dredging and the Environment - Part 2 (Dredging of Contaminated Sediments)
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This is Part Two multi-part course on Dredging that examines dredging as it relates to various types of environmental projects. This Course covers Dredging of Contaminated Sediments, which examines basic design concepts as well as the Management/Constructability ("how-to") aspect of dredging as it relates to various types of environmental waterway restoration projects. If the reader is not already familiar with the fundamentals of dredging, we suggest a review of our course titled "Dredging and the Environment Part One", also available on this site, before launching into this course, as there are a number of important terms and subjects covered in Part 1 that will be applied in this course, and without an basic understanding of the material covered in Part One the reader may not get the full benefit of this course. Subjects that will be covered in this Part 2 course are:"
- Historical Overview
- Nature and Identification of Contaminated Sediments
- Sampling and Site Investigation
- Survey
- Sediment Sampling
- Quality Control
- Design Procedures and Precautions in Waterway Remediation
- Design Overview
- Bottom Graded Finish — what to expect
- Dredging Accuracy
- Side Slopes
This course is recommended as an introduction for the individual that is interested in the overall aspects of how the Dredging process can be used as an environmental restoration tool. The course material is suggested for the designer, permitting specialist or regulator; it is intended to help broaden the understanding of this technology. It is also intended to be very practical in nature, and focused on how the dredging process can work best in the restoration of waterways. It will also cover many of the dos and don'ts of dredging and project management — as well as what can and cannot be expected and accomplished using today's available technology.
092-Dredging and the Environment - Part 3 (Beach Nourishment and Wetland Restoration)
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This is a multi-part course examines dredging as it relates to various types of environmental projects. If you are not already familiar with the fundamentals of dredging please review Dredging and the Environment Part One, (available on the SunCam web site at: /continuing-education/100186.html), we suggest that you consider taking that course before launching into this course. There are a number of important subjects covered in Part 1 that will be implemented in this course, and without an basic understanding of the material covered in Part 1 you may not get the full benefit of this course. Major points that will be covered in this course are:
- Beach nourishment projects.
- Wetland habitat restoration projects (which would also apply to mitigation sites, nesting islands and the like).
This course is recommended as an introduction to the individual who is interested in the overall aspects of how Dredging can be used as an environmental restoration tool. The course material will be very practical in nature, it will cover many of the dos and don'ts — as well as what can and cannot be accomplished using today's available technology.
098-LEED for Existing Buildings
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Today's built environment is being scrutinized due to current economic conditions, reduced availability of non-renewal resources, and tenant requests for healthier workspaces. This combination has changed the way we build, operate, and manage our buildings.
LEED® certified buildings are one way in which the places we work are meeting expectations of building owners, mangers, and the people who work in them. LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance (EB:O&M), is one standard within the LEED family of certifications, which specifically addresses the operational activities of the current inventory of commercial buildings in the United States, and sets guidance for increase profitability and sought after real estate.
This paper will introduce the LEED - EB:O&M rating system, demonstrate the benefits of a certified building, offer examples of how to successfully design a project, and provide examples of Federal, State, and Local Incentives related to sustainable buildings.
122-Solar Basics - Radiation Data Online
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Whether you are planning/designing a photovoltaic solar power system, a passive solar heating system or solar collectors for a solar thermal system to provide space heat or hot water, you could use data on the average rate of solar radiation to be expected at your project location each month. In fact, such information is readily available from online sources for locations in the United States and around the world. This course will provide information about three sources of such data. Two of the sources are from the Renewable Resource Data Center (RREDC), which is a unit of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The other source is a NASA Langley Distributed Active Archive (DAAC) Surface Meteorology and Solar Energy Data Set. Discussion of each of these sources will include how to access them, what type of data is available at each, and how to interpret that data.
This course is intended for mechanical, electrical, chemical and energy engineers, and architects. It will also be of interest to any engineers wanting to learn more about the renewable energy field and to professional surveyors who are responsible for the accurate orientation and layout of solar collection devices.
The overall objective of this course is to prepare those completing the course to access the three online sources of solar radiation data that are presented and discussed in the course. A more detailed list of learning objectives is included in the course document.
140-Campgrounds - The Basics of Design
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended to provide engineers and designers with an introduction into the design requirements of campgrounds… from primitive camping to Recreational Vehicles. The course will discuss the issues that impact the different types of campgrounds. Some examples are potable water supply, sewage, garbage collection, access for emergency vehicles, environmental impacts, etc.
The course will start with discussions of the different "types" of camping experiences found in campgrounds. This is followed by a discussion of some of the codes and considerations that must be incorporated into the final campground design. Designing a campground in the various states can be considerably different but all will have the same design components and issues. So this course will focus on the design aspects that are common to all campgrounds.
169-Design of Drywells
2 $45.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in land use projects requiring stormwater management. It will be useful for the design of both small and large-scale projects and especially on sites where space is at a premium.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive guide to drywell design. It will provide information from the initial design phase right up through the installation of the drywell. In addition, it will provide the user with a guide as to how to size and locate a drywell as well as providing a discussion of where and when these features should or should not be used. Finally, it will guide the engineer through the necessary soil testing to properly locate and size the drywell.
171-Design of Sand Filters & Bioretention Systems
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in land use projects requiring stormwater control. It explains the problem of controlling stormwater quality and lists several methods that can be used to provide this control.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive design guide to two major types of stormwater control features: sand filters and bioretention systems. It includes descriptions of each of these systems along with the limitations of each and the maintenance required for each. The course includes standard details and representative photos of both sand filters and bioretention systems.
172-Design of Constructed Stormwater Wetlands
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in land use projects requiring stormwater control. It describes the design, installation, and maintenance of constructed stormwater wetlands.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive design guide to constructed stormwater wetlands. A design of vegetated filter strips is also included as well as a discussion of water budget calculations. The course describes a variety of types of constructed wetlands and includes a discussion of adaptations that need to be made to them in unusual situations.
174-Design of Infiltration & Extended Detention Basins
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in land use projects requiring stormwater control. It describes the design, installation, and maintenance of infiltration basins and extended detention basins. It also compares the effectiveness of these two types of systems and points out the limitations on the use of each.
The overall objective of this course is to provide an overview of both infiltration basins and extended detention basins. It also describes the process involved in retro-fitting an existing detention basin to enhance its stormwater quality control performance.
180-Asbestos Fundamentals
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The reader will learn what asbestos is, how it is used, and how it becomes dangerous to humans. You will have a basic understanding of asbestos in construction, the methods used to abate it, and the requirements of the United States (US) law for doing so. You will also learn how certain demolitions and renovations are regulated by US law in order to protect the public and the industry workers. Throughout the course material there will be comments regarding the desirable green or sustainable philosophy. An environmentally friendly ideology, action, standard, or process, which is more stringent than the law or regular construction standards and has a higher sensitivity toward human life or health will be herein deemed to be "green".
181-Introduction to Small-Scale Wind Project Design
4
List: $90.00
Sale: $39.95
Course Objectives: 1. Summarize common terminology of the different types of wind turbines, as well as their relative merits and shortcomings.
2. Use the �Fundamental Equation of Wind Power� for realistic back-of-the-envelope power output projections and identifying practical limitations.
3. Familiarization with the nature (but not the detailed mathematics) of typical wind distribution regimes, such as the Weibull and Raleigh distributions.
4. Cognizance of wind energy project planning issues and show-stoppers, which if initially overlooked, could result in project cancellations.
Course Description:
This course covers the fundamentals of Wind Power technology, providing a practical "quick study" to those who need to (or desire to) become knowledgeable on this topic. Professional Engineers often find that they themselves need to "get real smart, real quick" on wind power, since it is not unusual that they are often the first to be asked by a client or employer to assess if more energy, time, or money should be devoted to investigating the feasibility of a proposed wind project.
By successfully completing this course, you should be comfortable performing fundamental wind energy projections with the sparse and incomplete data often available during preliminary project discussions, as well as become cognizant of pit-falls and show-stoppers that plague initial forays into this field. The goal is to equip the student so he or she will be able to provide a technically-sound reply when asked if a proposed wind power project warrants further evaluation at some additional effort or expense.
Note: This course has been approved for 4 GBCI CE hours for LEED Professionals; GBCI Course ID: 0920018312
189-A Guide to Low Impact Development
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in land use development projects requiring stormwater control. It explains the concepts included in low impact design and discusses many of the techniques involved.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview to low impact design. It includes descriptions of many of the techniques along with design examples showing how these techniques can be used to control stormwater runoff and to enhance downstream water quality.
209-Green Irrigation Fundamentals - Balancing Aquifer Recharge and Withdrawal
4
List: $90.00
Sale: $39.95
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This "Green Irrigation Fundamentals — Balancing Aquifer Recharge and Withdrawal" is an introduction to an irrigation water demand calculation methodology, which is presented specifically for Florida, USA, but the methodology is applicable to anywhere in the world where similar water management challenges exist and where conservation of water resources is important.
This methodology is presented to allow for a systematic approach to evaluate and determine the optimum irrigation water demand for a particular house, a residential development or commercial development or any other project where impervious surfaces are created and the land use is changed to reduce evapotranspiration water losses.
The approach is relatively simple: if the amount of irrigation water used is equal to the amount of additional water created by the improvements to recharge the aquifer, then the net effect is zero (no impact).
The primary objective of this short course is to introduce a methodology that can be used by individual home owners, developers, engineers, planners, regulators and any other water managers who are interested in the conservation of water and a systematic application of water use restrictions based on scientific principles.
212-A Comparison of Runoff Estimation Techniques
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who deal with any kind of stormwater management. Two major types of models (The Rational method and the SCS Method) are discussed in detail. In addition, examples are provided for each technique and a comparison example is given in which a problem is solved independently using both methods.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a detailed guide to both the Rational Method and the SCS Method. In addition, a third method is also discussed with a design example. The course also includes a number of photographs which are provided to help the engineer decide on runoff coefficient values and to aid in the calculation of the time of concentration.
223-Soil Permeability Testing
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who design individual septic disposal systems or any other features (drywells, infiltration basins, etc.).
The overall objective of this course is to provide a detailed account of a variety of field and laboratory soil tests to determine soil suitability. It presents a cookbook type approach to these tests, specifying the materials needed and the methodology employed. After completing this course the engineer should be able to conduct all of the tests described in the course.
226-Introduction to Thermal Imaging
2 $45.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Modern day technology allows us to see in the dark. Thermal imaging is the technology that identifies and records images that are not visible by the human eye by using specialized equipment. These images represent the infrared radiation emitted by the object.
This course will provide a background on the discovery of infrared energy and an overview of the electromagnetic spectrum. It will define key terms and concepts related to thermal imaging. It will explain the types of thermal imaging equipment and night vision technologies.
Traditionally used in military and security operations, thermal imaging has expanded to other industries. Examples will be provided for the application of thermal imaging in the manufacturing and healthcare industries as well as building inspections. Finally, this course will distinguish between the levels of professional certifications for thermographers.
227-Earthwork Basics and a Traditional Calculation Method
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is developed to identify the basics of earthwork and to explain a "traditional" method of performing earthwork analysis via hand calculations. This study is for those who are not experienced with earthwork, earthwork calculations and earthwork equipment.
Additionally, it is intended to be a helpful a refresher and source to anyone who has worked in Civil Engineering and/or Land Development looking for a resource discussing earthwork basics. Earthwork analysis is an important topic for any Civil Engineer involved in roadway and land development to understand associated with their required design. This course will focus more on site analysis than on the analysis required to economically determine the elevation of highways through mountainous regions.
This course will also expose the student to the basic equipment used in the construction field associated with earthwork.
240-Kayak & Canoe Launch Design (a.k.a. Non-Motorized Boat Launches)
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Detailed course outline with timeline
- 24 Minutes — Introduction
- 10 Minutes — Design Considerations
- 49 Minutes — Parking Design
- 5 Minutes — Design Examples
- 54 Minutes — NMB Launch Design
- 10 Minutes — Facilities
- 20 Minutes — ADA Accessibility
- 5 Minutes — Special Cases
- 24 Minutes — Examples of Bad Designs
- 5 Minutes — Summary
- 40 Minutes — The Test
Those who take this course will learn about the basic design of canoe and kayak launches. They will learn about the pre-design considerations, parking issues, different types of launches, support facilities, ADA accessibility, and look at some examples of bad designs. They will learn how to incorporate all of these considerations into a functional cost-efficient design required for a successful NMB launch project.
243-Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Plans
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in land use projects that disturb the soil, including construction, mining, and other activities. It presents an overview of soil erosion and sediment control plans and describes several specific practices in detail.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive description of soil erosion and sediment control plans and to familiarize the reader with the most commonly-employed practices. In addition, it presents detailed information on a number of soil erosion control practices and describes how and when to use them.
269-An Introduction to Due Diligence Reports for Development Projects
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This course is intended to provide professionals with an introduction to the research conducted and the submittal required for a Due Diligence Report of a Development Project. The course will discuss the process for preparing a Due Diligence Report (aka the "Report") beginning with the initial meeting with the Client and then proceeding to the field investigation, and the regulatory research required to produce the final Report. In the course are tips and examples that are provided for assistance and clarification of the various topics being discussed.
As you will learn, there are professional liabilities and risks associated with Due Diligence Reports that the professional needs to understand in order to protect his company, and himself, before executing a contract with a Client. Also included at the end of the course documentation is a sample Due Diligence checklist that can be used as a starting point for conducting the research for a Due Diligence Report.
Course Description:
Detailed course outline with timeline
- 6 Minutes — Contents and Introduction
- 11 Minutes — Course Description
- 14 Minutes — The Contract
- 23 Minutes — Due Diligence Research
- 11 Minutes — Field Work
- 18 Minutes — Regulatory Research
- 24 Minutes — Environmental Research
- 12 Minutes — Legal Research
- 11 Minutes — Utilities Research
- 12 Minutes — Transportation Research
- 14 Minutes — Miscellaneous Client Requests
- 18 Minutes — Estimates of Development Costs
- 11 Minutes — Summary
- 40 Minutes — The Test
273-MBBR Wastewater Treatment Processes
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for civil engineers, chemical engineers and environmental engineers. Topics included are general information about the MBBR wastewater treatment process; MBBR process design
calculations for BOD removal and nitrification, including single stage BOD removal, single stage nitrification, two stage BOD removal and two stage BOD removal and nitrification processes; background information
about MBBR denitrification processes; post-anoxic denitrification process design calculations; and pre-anoxic denitrification process design calculations. A sample spreadsheet is included that
illustrates the use of a spreadsheet to make some of the calculations discussed in the course.
The overall objective of this course is to provide the attendees with knowledge about the moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) process for wastewater treatment and process design calculations for MBBR
wastewater treatment. A more detailed list of learning objectives is included in the course document.
At the conclusion of this course, the student will
- Know the differences between attached growth and suspended growth biological wastewater treatment processes.
- Be familiar with the general configuration and components of an MBBR wastewater treatment process.
- Be able to name the six MBBR process configurations discussed in this course.
- Be able to calculate the loading rate of a wastewater constituent to an MBBR process (in lb/day and g/day) for specified wastewater flow rate and constituent concentration.
- Be able to calculate the required carrier surface area for an MBBR wastewater treatment process for specified SALR and loading rate.
- Be able to calculate the required MBBR tank volume for specified carrier surface area, carrier specific surface area, and the carrier fill %.
- Be able to calculate the liquid volume in an MBBR tank for known tank volume, carrier volume and carrier % void space.
- Be able to calculate the BOD, NH3-N, or NO3-N removal rate for known values of the surface area removal rate (SARR) and design carrier surface area.
- Be able to calculate an estimated effluent BOD, NH3-N, or NO3-N concentration based on known values of the appropriate loading rate, estimated removal rate, and design wastewater flow rate.
- Be able to use the sample spreadsheet included with the course to make process design calculations for a single stage BOD removal process in either U.S. units or S.I. units.
- Be able to use the sample spreadsheet included with the course to make process design calculations for a single stage nitrification process in either U.S. units or S.I. units.
- Be able to make process design calculations for a post-Anoxic denitrification MBBR process, including required tank sizes, estimated effluent concentrations, alkalinity requirement and carbon source requirement.
- Be able to make process design calculations for a pre-anoxic denitrification MBBR process, including required tank sizes, estimated effluent concentrations, and alkalinity requirements.
Detailed Course Outline with Timeline
- Introduction (2 min)
- Learning Objectives for the Course (5 min)
- General Information about the MBBR Wastewater Treatment Process (15 min)
- MBBR Process Design Calculations for BOD Removal and Nitrification
- Overview of MBBR Process Design Calculations (15 min)
- Single-Stage BOD Removal Process Design Calculations (20 min)
- Single Stage Nitrification Process DesignCalculations (20 min)
- Two-Stage BOD Removal Process Design Calculations (20 min)
- Two-Stage BOD Removal and Nitrification Process Design Calculations (15 min)
- Introduction to MBBR Denitrification Processes (15 min)
- Post-Anoxic Denitrification Process Design Calculations (20 min)
- Pre-Anoxic Denitrification Process Design Calculations (20 min)
- Summary (3 min)
- References
- Quiz (20 min)
281-Environmental Review & Permitting of Desalination Projects - Part 1
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
With this course the reader will gain through understanding of the key environmental issues and challenges as well as reliable solutions associated the implementation of desalination projects.
The Part 1 of the course provides an overview of the potential environmental impacts associated with the construction and operation of desalination plants and to presents alternatives for their minimization and mitigation. The course focuses on three key environmental impact aspects: (1) intake impingement and entrainment; (2) concentrate impact on aquatic environment; and (3) carbon footprint of desalination plant operations.
282-Environmental Review & Permitting of Desalination Projects - Part 2
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
With this course the reader will gain through understanding of the key environmental issues and challenges as well as reliable solutions associated the implementation of desalination projects.
In Part 2 of the course, the reader will learn about the scope and content of supporting environmental studies, which government regulatory agencies require to be completed by the desalination project proponent in order to obtain necessary permits for collecting intake water, for discharge of desalination plant concentrate and for introducing desalinated water into the municipal drinking water supply system.
321-What Every Engineer Should Know About Endangered Species
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended as an overview of the Endangered Species Act and how it relates to land development projects. This knowledge is helpful in the early planning stages of a development and can prevent costly delays as the project progresses.
The overall objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of what endangered species are and how their presence can affect land development. The course includes information as to where an engineer can gain preliminary data on this topic for a specific project.
327-An Introduction to Pond and Lake Dredging
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is designed to be an introduction into the planning, assessment, design and execution of dredge projects in inland waterways of Ponds and Lakes (coastal waterbodies that are tidally influenced will need to be approached differently). These bodies of water are an incredible resource in our country, they are sources of our drinking water, they provide flood storage and recreational opportunities, and are an integral part of our landscape.
There are numerous influences that affect the quality of our Ponds and Lakes, from development within the watershed, changes in environment and water levels (floods and droughts), and aging infrastructure (both on the inputs and the outlet/control structures). All of these influences may result in diminished water quality, invasive aquatic species, and sedimentation and infill of the waterbody. Dredging is an effective approach to counteract these negative effects on the waterbodies and that's what we will discuss in this course. It is important to note that dredging may help reduce the negative impacts of the past, but it should also be paired with compatible projects to reduce those impacts from the future, including stormwater management treatment strategies, invasive species monitoring, and other strategies, which will not be covered in this course.
342-A Guide to Port Redevelopment Assessments
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The purpose of this course to provide a guideline on how to conduct an assessment for a port redevelopment project, specifically looking at the infrastructure and environmental constraints present within the properties to be reviewed. This initial assessment phase should be considered non-invasive, i.e. no sampling of soils, groundwater, and physical buildings and structures, but more of a roadmap for where future investigations should be focused should a site be attractive for redevelopment. The assessment should be used as a tool to analyze the environmental impacts and physical infrastructure present at the site with relation to the potential redevelopment of the Site. A complete redevelopment assessment will go beyond engineering review and include economic assessments (market analysis) and planning assessments, as well as legal reviews. This course will focus on the environmental and infrastructures assessments associated with a port site, since this course is aimed at an engineering audience. Sometimes redevelopment assessments are conducted with a specific new use in mind, which helps narrow the scope of the assessments, other times its conducted with a broader view of what could happen with the site in the future. For the purposes of this course, we will spend the most time looking at the broad view redevelopment aspects, but we will also discuss screening site for a specific end use as well.
Oftentimes ports that have potential for redevelopment are blighted and have fallen past their peak usages, therefore, the environmental impacts dominate the redevelopment options. Environmental limitations are common within properties that have current and historical industrial usage and do not represent a barrier to redevelopment, rather they represent factors and limitations that need to be addressed as part of the redevelopment.
Similarly, the physical infrastructure for sites that are being eyed for redevelopment may have fallen into some level of disrepair or less frequent maintenance. Other times the physical infrastructure on site is in good working order, however your client is anticipating or exploring a market change. In any redevelopment scenario, its important to look at the physical infrastructure to see how it has played a role on site in the past, currently, and what role it could play in a redeveloped site.
It is very important however during these initial assessments to highlight what the potential issues could be with respect to both infrastructure and environmental considerations so that your client or the end-user can have a better understanding of what cost considerations could impact the redevelopment of the site and warrant further investigation.
366-Resiliency Strategies for Smaller Scale Sites
2 $45.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to explore different options that are available for helping to make smaller scale sites more resilient and adapted to better handle the larger, more frequent storm events. Resiliency is usually thought of being done at a much larger scale; municipalities and states implementing large scale strategies that are focused at making their target areas more resilient and less susceptible to large storm events or rising sea levels. Those large-scale resiliency projects are often complicated and very expensive; therefore, it doesnt seem like there is much that can be done on a smaller site. In the course, however we will exam some of the ideas and strategies that are implemented on a large scale and see how they can be scaled down to be viable on a smaller site. We will also review other strategies that can be implemented to make a site better situated to withstand or minimize the impact of a large storm event. It may not be feasible to completely protect a site and its infrastructure by itself, however we will review design strategies and actions that can mitigate or reduce impacts from large storm events, flooding, and sea level rise. There are both physical and operational changes for almost every budgetary range that can be made to make a site more resilient and better protected from rising sea levels, flooding and larger, more frequent storm events.
386-Introduction to Planning of Desalination Projects
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Planning of desalination projects is of critical importance for successful project implementation and for producing desalinated water at competitive cost and minimal impact to the surrounding terrestrial and aquatic environment. The purpose of project planning is to define the size, location and scope of the desalination project and chart a roadmap for project implementation.
This education course provides an overview of key steps associated with the planning of desalination project, from selecting service area and target product water quality for the project, to determining viable plant location, intake and discharge configuration, and identifying the most cost effective treatment processes. The course focuses on the practical guidance and real-life experience in the development of desalination projects in the US and abroad.
387-Clarifier Rehabilitation
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Most water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants have at least one clarifier. Many of the clarifiers were installed more than 30 years ago and are at risk of failure if aged equipment is not rehabilitated.
This course guides the engineer through the rehabilitation process and provides helpful advice to help ensure that a rehabilitated clarifier will last well into the future.
The following topics are covered:
- Condition assessment, including the drive, equipment, and tank
- Performance assessment, including desktop studies and field testing
- Alternatives comparison, with examples
- Design recommendations, including for the coating system
- Construction tips
388-Introduction to Desalination Project Design and Delivery
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Implementing a successful desalination project encompasses a number of steps including planning, conceptual and detailed designs, construction, commissioning and acceptance testing. This course presents and introduction to the design and delivery of desalination projects and provides insights into project funding alternatives.
The course encompasses discussion of the key factors considered in the selection of desalination plant treatment processes (pretreatment, membrane salt separation, post-treatment) and equipment. The course introduces the principles used for pilot testing to verify and optimize desalination plant treatment process, and to select plant configuration and layout. Overview of the energy and chemical use of desalination plants are presented and the dosages of most common chemicals are provided in the course. The course also focuses on the fundamentals of project scheduling, implementation and phasing and addresses project economics and most common methods of project delivery such as design-bid-build, design-build-operate and build-own-operate transfer.
389-Overview of Alternative Desalination Technologies
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Fresh water can be produced from various saline water sources (ground water, brackish surface water or seawater) using a number of alternative desalination technologies such as thermal evaporation, reverse osmosis membrane separation and electrodialysis.
This course introduces the reader to the desalination technologies used most widely at present worldwide and defines key advantages, disadvantages, and areas of application of each of these technologies. The provided information encompasses both thermal evaporation technologies such as multistage flash distillation (MSF), multi-effect distillation (MED) and vacuum compression (VC) as well as reverse osmosis desalination using spiral wound membranes (RO) and electrodialysis reversal (EDR) systems. The course contains graphs and tables comparing the capital and operation and maintenance expenditures and water production costs of these alternative desalination technologies and highlights the differences in their energy use and fresh product water quality.
392-Protecting Drinking Water from Pathogens
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Convey the key elements for protecting public water systems from pathogens.
Course Description:
Drinking water is susceptible to transmitting waterborne diseases from microorganisms known as pathogens. Modern methods of treating and disinfecting water have greatly decreased the risk of getting sick from drinking water, but outbreaks still occur and the threat remains. This course aims to empower engineers to help in the ongoing fight to eliminate pathogens from drinking water.
The following topics are covered:
- Biological contaminants that threaten our drinking water
- Water sources and their likelihood for harboring pathogens
- Disinfection and log treatment
- Approaches to prevent biological growth in a distribution system
415-What Wetlands Boards Expect from Engineers
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Engineers are prominent members of application teams seeking
permission to begin construction projects. When pursuing a Wetlands
Permit, many common issues arise across the United States. Some
approaches and techniques are more successful than others.
This
SUNCAM Course is written by a PE who developed his own subdivision
properties for years, representing himself before Boards and New England
Wetland Commissions as both the design professional civil engineer of
record and the developer land owner. In recent years, he has received
wetlands permits for geothermal and other construction jobs. Winning
strategies are shared with Engineers who may be approaching a Board or
Commission for the first time, or with Engineers who seek better
knowledge on proper terminology, what will occur at a meeting, or which
engineering design methods are effective.
The author's objective
is to familiarize you with meeting procedure, and for you to have more
efficient approvals the first time, without having to redesign and
resubmit plans, in accordance with regulations that control the process.
434-Biological Odor Control Systems
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of biological odor control systems.
Course Description:
Engineers are increasingly being tasked with the design of odor control systems to limit the release of foul air and to reduce air pollution. This course focuses on biological treatment alternatives for odor control. The three types of biological odor control systems are biofilters, biotrickling filters, and bioscrubbers. This course covers important design details each of these systems.
The following topics are covered:
- Odor control options
- Biological treatment explained
- Biofilter beds
- Biotrickling filters
- Bioscrubbers
- Side-by-side comparison
437-Activated Carbon Odor Control Systems
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain a practical understanding of activated carbon odor control systems
Course Description:
Activated carbon has been used for odor control purposes for nearly a century. Engineers from various disciplines can benefit from a better understanding of activated carbon odor control systems. This course covers important design details and includes example problems to prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Odor control options
- Dry adsorption explained
- Types of activated carbon
- Common system configurations
- Sizing calculations
- Lifecycle cost
439-Industrial Pretreatment Standards
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers to provide a practical understanding of industrial pretreatment standards.
Course Description:
Most industrial and commercial facilities discharge wastewater that is subject to industrial pretreatment standards. This course focuses on requirements for indirect discharges to municipal sewer systems. The roles of national, state, and local pretreatment programs are explained. The course also clarifies how industrial users are categorized and how pollutant limits are established in permits.
The following topics are covered:
- Overview of industrial pretreatment
- Regulations
- National, state, and local pretreatment programs
- Types of industrial users
- Pollutant limits
- Inspection, sampling, and reporting requirements
440-Floodplain Engineering - An Introduction to Stream Classification & Restoration
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in stream restoration projects. It describes several methodologies for classifying streams and introduces some of the design approaches used in stream restoration.
The overall objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the complex world of stream classification and stream restoration. It also describes the necessary on-going maintenance activities of stream restoration projects.
444-Industrial Pretreatment Design
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers to provide a practical understanding of the design of industrial pretreatment systems.
Course Description:
It
is common for industrial and commercial facilities to pretreat
wastewater before discharge to a municipal sewer system. This course
provides valuable insights into the design of these wastewater
pretreatment systems. Design criteria and typical design steps are
explained so an engineer can tackle these challenging designs.
Example problems are provided to help with applying the information
in the course.
The
following topics are covered:
Overview
of industrial pretreatment
Design
criteria and steps
Wastewater
assessments
Treatment
alternatives and comparisons
More
than 20 common treatment methods explained
Process
flow diagrams
470-What Every Engineer Should Know about Surveying, Part 1
2 $45.00
Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of use of surveying instruments, surveying measurements, levelling, topographic surveys, and construction surveys.
Course Description:
This course is divided into four (4) parts:
Part 1: Basics of Surveying: Basic concepts, measurements of distances and angles, types and classes of surveys, surveying instrumentation, methods of linear measurement, types of measurements, chains, tapes, standard conditions for use of steel tapes, taping accessories and their use. General principles of EDMI operation, level, theodolite, total stations. Field procedures for total stations in topographic surveys, surveying applications, and field notes.
Part 2: Measurements and Computations: Units of measurements, Methods of linear measurement, types of measurements. Horizontal angle, horizontal distance, vertical angle, vertical distance. accuracy and precision, errors and mistakes, accuracy ratio, stationing, location methods, accuracy and precision, errors and mistakes, accuracy ratio. Measure horizontal distance, Identify and use different measurements, identify equipment of horizontal measurement, Identify the sources of errors and corrective actions.
Part 3: Leveling: Definitions, types of leveling staff, leveling operations, techniques of leveling, benchmark. Leveling (vertical control survey), profile and cross-section leveling, reciprocal leveling, peg test, errors in leveling, contours and their characteristics, various methods of Contouring. Contour intervals, spot elevations, contour properties, locating contours, existing and proposed grading plans. Examples of leveling and calculations. Angles and Directions: Horizontal and vertical angles, meridians, types of horizontal angles, azimuths, bearing, relationship between bearings and azimuths. Reverse directions, azimuth and bearings computations, magnetic declination, types of compasses.
Part 4: Traverse Surveys: Open and closed traverses, latitude and departures, computation of error of closure, and the accuracy of a traverse, traversing with total station instruments. Rules of adjustment, effects of traverse adjustments on the original data, computation of omitted measurements, area of closed traverse methods, use of computer programs. Calculations and examples for traversing, area, angles, bearing, and distances. Calculations and examples for traversing, area, angles, bearing, and distances. Construction Surveying: Learning Objectives, Introduction, Setting out a Peg on a Specified Distance and Bearing, Setting Out Small Buildings, Sewer and Tunnel Construction, Exercise.
473-Oil and Grease Removal
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Gain an understanding of engineered systems for removing oil and grease from wastewater.
Course Description:
Oil and grease (O&G) is one of the most common pollutants found in nearly all waste streams. O&G often causes blockages in pipes and interferes with wastewater equipment. Engineers from various disciplines can benefit from a better understanding of O&G removal techniques. This course explains the different types of O&G and explains the alternatives for removing each type of O&G. Example problems help prepare engineers for real world applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Regulatory Requirements
- Forms of Oil and Grease
- Oil and Grease Removal Processes
- Sizing a Grease Interceptor
480-Chemical Feed System Design
5 $112.50
Course Objectives: Gain knowledge and develop skills for the design of chemical feed systems.
Course Description:
Chemical feed systems provide for the reliable dosing of chemicals to numerous applications across many industries worldwide. Engineers from most disciplines can benefit from a greater understanding of how chemical feed systems are designed. This course provides an overview of chemical feed systems including common regulatory requirements. Components reviewed include chemical unloading stations, storage tanks, day tanks, mixing systems, feed pumps, valves, and injection configurations. Several example problems are provided to help apply the knowledge gained.
The following main topics are covered:
• Regulatory Requirements
• Safety Data Sheets
• Design Criteria
• Chemical Dosing
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Chemical Storage Tanks
• Chemical Feed Pumps
482-Collection System CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a wastewater collection system.
Course Description:
Most communities are faced with the challenge of managing older wastewater collection systems with ever growing problems due to leaks and breaks. Modern sewer rehabilitation techniques are available to help solve these problems. Careful management of a capital improvement program (CIP) can help rehabilitate or replace the sewers at greatest risk while keeping within budget restraints. This course reviews the program management and engineering skills needed for effective CIP management and includes example applications.
The following topics are covered:
- Overview of Collection Systems
- Overview of Capital Improvement Planning
- Master Plans
- Project Selection
- Budget Planning
- Sewer Condition Assessment
- Infiltration & Inflow Reduction
- Sewer Rehabilitatio
483-Self-Sustaining Ecosystems
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is an
introduction to Self-Sustaining Ecosystems. The intent of this course is NOT to make the reader an expert in every ecosystem design, but rather, introduce some challenges in creating a self-sustaining ecosystem by using an actual project that was successfully designed, permitted and constructed… but not just any project! This project consisted of not one, but two, different manmade tidal saltwater ecosystems. The course explains the process used to permit and construct a tidal saltwater marsh and a tidal saltwater pond at the Suncoast Conservation Center.
This course IS intended for those engineers and designers to:
- be aware of different ecosystem projects and become sufficiently familiar with the permitting requirements;
- discuss potential ecosystem opportunities with a client;
- understand the permitting challenges;
- know how to work with the regulatory agencies for projects and ecosystems that the regulators are not familiar with;
- discuss the construction challenges that were faced;
- ease the pains involved with an innovative ecosystem permit.
The course will begin by providing a brief background of the project goals and challenges before presenting the technical topics on the marsh and pond designs.
Again, this introductory course is about what creating new ecosystems may involve, and it provides a basic guide for an engineer to use in discussing ecosystem permitting intelligently with a client, as well as the initial discussions with the regulatory agencies.
488-Water Distribution CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a water distribution system.
Course Description:
Aging infrastructure is increasing the risks for water main breaks, leaks, low pressure, water loss, and other problems. At the same time, construction costs have escalated such that the cost to replace old water mains far exceeds the available budget for most communities. Careful planning, condition assessments, and modern rehabilitation techniques are available to help solve these challenges while staying within budget restrictions. This course reviews the basic program management skills needed for effective CIP management.
The following topics are covered:
• Water Distribution System Infrastructure
• Planning for Capital Improvements
• Annual CIP Budget Management
• Infrastructure Data Management
• Water Loss Reduction
• Condition Assessments
• Risk Ranking
490-Florida’s Mandatory Structural Inspections
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
Florida passed a law requiring structural inspection of all older three story or higher condos. This provides important work for Florida PEs. Out of state engineers can also learn from Florida guidelines. Legal Statutes and practical on site investigations are addressed.
Peter J. Tavino Jr. PE is a practicing civil engineer with broad civil, environmental and structural experience. He has been president of his own small firm for 30 plus years.
As mentioned in the course, he was team leader for the World Trade Center structural inspection before it collapsed. Since relocating to Florida, he has PE consulted on building structure projects, with wind mitigation certification, etc. As an experienced trainer of engineers, he is pleased to present this relevant course on Structural Inspections.
489-Water Treatment CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a water treatment system.
Course Description:
Water treatment systems are critical for providing non-stop high-quality drink water to communities. Water treatment infrastructure requires regular improvements to maintain a high level of service. This course explains how careful planning with condition assessments, performance assessments, and risk assessments can identify and prioritize improvements. Project scheduling is covered, including how to keep annual spending within budget. An excel file is provided with example tables for CIP project planning and spending projections.
The following topics are covered:
• Water Treatment System Overview
• Improvement Planning Process
• Condition Assessments
• Performance Assessments
• Risk Assessments
• Master Planning
• Project Selection
• Annual CIP Budget Management
491-A Guide to Environmental Impact Statements for Engineers
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in projects that require environmental impact statements (EIS). Sometimes it is the engineer’s responsibility to write the EIS or to collaborate with others in writing it. On other projects, the EIS will be written by other professionals. However, in any case, it is important for the engineer to have an understanding of what is required and where the data constituting the statement is found.
The overall objective of this course is to provide an overview of the various components that go into writing environmental impact statements. When you complete this course you should be familiar with many sources of information that can be used in generating an EIS.
496-Wastewater Treatment CIP Management
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Develop skills for the management of a capital improvement program (CIP) for a wastewater treatment system.
Course Description:
Wastewater is treated prior to being released into the environment or reclaimed for beneficial reuse. Wastewater treatment systems are critical for the protection of the environment and human health. Wastewater treatment processes require regular improvements to meet the latest regulatory limits and treatment goals.
This course explains how careful planning with condition assessments, performance assessments, and risk ranking can identify and prioritize improvements to treatment systems and help ensure treatment objectives are met well into the future. Project scheduling is covered, including how to keep annual spending within budget. An excel file is provided with example tables for CIP project planning and cash flow projections.
The following topics are covered:
• Wastewater Treatment Summary
• Motivations for Improvements
• CIP as part of Asset Management
• Improvement Planning Process
• Condition Assessments
• Performance Assessments
• Risk Ranking
• Choosing between Potential Projects
• Budget Management
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517-An Introduction to Drip Irrigation Septic Systems
2 $45.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course provides a description of drip irrigation septic systems. It discusses the various components of these systems and includes photographs to illustrate many of these components. Basic design criteria is included along with a description of various advantages and disadvantages of using this type of system.
When you complete this course you should have a basic knowledge of drip irrigation systems and their components. In addition, you should know when these systems should be considered in lieu of more traditional septic system installations.
525-PFAS in Drinking Water
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: Understand the engineering challenges related to PFAS in drinking water.
Course Description:
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or PFASs, have been used in coatings, firefighting foam, and consumer products since the 1950’s. PFAS can have serious health effects from regular ingestion in drinking water. PFAS is present in many public and private drinking water supplies. Current and proposed regulations require limiting the concentrations of several PFAS compounds. This course explains these regulations and summarizes the current techniques for PFAS removal from water. Example problems and applications are included.
The following topics are covered:
• Types of PFAS
• State Drinking Water Limits
• EPA Proposed National Limits
• Hazard Index
• Lab Test Methods
• PFAS Removal Technologies
• Lifecycle Costs
526-An Engineer's Guide to Municipal Zoning Ordinances
3 $67.50
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
This course is intended for engineers who are involved in any type of land-development project that requires a zoning permit. Often it is up to the engineer (either alone or in conjunction with other professionals) to determine the zoning constraints of a particular piece of property. However, municipal zoning ordinances are frustratingly hard to negotiate and have seemingly “hidden” provisions in any number of places.
The overall objective of this course is to provide an overview of municipal zoning ordinances and to focus on some areas that can cause confusion. When you complete this course you should be more confident in navigating your way through an unfamiliar ordinance.
529-PFAS in Biosolids
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: Understand the engineering challenges related to PFAS in biosolids
Course Description:
There can be serious health effects from regular consumption of food and water with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or PFASs. PFAS is present in the wastewater at most municipal wastewater treatment facilities, including in the biosolids (residuals) produced. If the biosolids are land applied the PFAS can enter crops and groundwater. Many states require monitoring for PFAS in biosolids and future regulations with limits are anticipated. This course explains current regulations and summarizes the current techniques for PFAS removal, destruction and stabilization. Example problems and applications are included.
The following topics are covered:
• Biosolids Overview
• Measuring PFAS in Biosolids
• Fate and Transport of PFAS
• Federal and State Regulations
• PFAS Removal and Destruction
• Biosolids Disposal Costs
539-Florida Condo Structural SIRS Visual Inspections by PEs
4 $90.00
Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.
Course Description:
After the Champlain Towers collapsed in Surfside, Florida, the state legislature passed a new statute requiring all condos three stories or taller occupied for 25 or 30 years to be structurally inspected by a Florida Licensed Engineer or Architect. The new law also requires a visual inspection of newer condos by a PE or other professional for the (SIRS) Structural Integrity Reserve Study. The program provides abundant work for qualified firms. This SUNCAM course introduces PEs to the law and inspection requirements. Sample inspection elements are shown and discussed, to prepare private engineering inspectors to perform the necessary work.
