Lectures on Wastewater Analysis and Interpretation - 8429

Until now, those studying for the Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification exam have been forced to pick up bits and pieces of the information required for the exam from scattered references, each covering only a small part of the exam. This new text compiles a broad range of information and neatly summarizes each of the required subject areas. The book evolved from a series of lectures delivered by the author in a ongoing 40-hour training class designed to prepare students for the Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification exam administered by the Association of Boards of Certification and other certifying authorities or licensing agencies. This exam tests the level of knowledge that operators of treatment plants and lab analysts must have to properly interpret test results. The book applies to all four classes of certification from basic skills used by treatment plant operators or lab technicians performing process control tests through more advanced and expert qualifications required of analysts and laboratory managers. Unlike study guides that merely provide practice questions for those preparing to sit for an exam, this text gives the reader a complete practical background in the chemistry needed to perform and interpret the tests. Included are sections covering instrument testing - metals, gas chromatography, and mass-spectrometry. Each instrument and its operation is described along with guidelines for identifying analytes and interpreting results, sample preparation, and quality control. A major portion of the book examines traditional testing methods. Over 25 parameters are covered. Each chapter in this part of the book discusses what compounds may be found in wastewater samples, the chemistry of each testing method, sample preparation and quality control, and the calculation of results. The final portion of the book looks at training and preparation for the Certification exam. By following the outline for the author's own 40-hour course, the reader can determine how much time and effort should be spent on each topic. Other lectures in the book address general topics including the regulatory framework, quality assurance, process control calculations, data interpretation, and Performance Based Measurement Systems (PBMS). The text can be used as part of a formal lecture presentation or as a stand-alone self-study instruction manual. Although the lectures are oriented for the new analyst, seasoned veterans will find many nuggets of useful information as well. The book is also helpful for environmental engineering personnel who want more insight into the chemistry of analysis.
ASIN: 1890911100
VSKU: LFV.1890911100.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Smith, Roy-Keith
Binding: Paperback