Sludge Treatment & Disposal: Management

Approaches & Experiences 3rd– 4th November, 2016

@ Focus Rooms Sunninghill Johannesburg

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This is a 2 days intensive course which aims to introduce to the participant the state of the art
technology of handling and treatment of solid sludge. In addition, this course is intended to be a
helping hand to technical experts, engineers, politicians and decision makers who need to see things in
broader perspectives when faced with choice between alternative methods of handling and disposal of
sludge.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Understand different treatment and handling alternatives of sludge

Learn operational parameters for flotation thickening of sludges.
Obtain a good knowledge about sludge chemical conditioning and dewaterability
improvement

PowerEdge Innovations Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 482, Bram Fischer, 2068,
Block D 47, Sandton View Office Park, Randburg Tel: +27(0) 11 051 4748, Email: dennis@poweredge.co.za, website:
www.poweredge.co.za
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Approaches & Experiences 3rd– 4th November, 2016
@ Focus Rooms Sunninghill Johannesburg

Understand the advantages, disadvantages, shortcomings and solutions to problems that

may arise within sludge treatment process.
Be Familiar of design guidelines for sludge drying beds.
Understand the basic concept of sludge moisture reduction.
Learn the advantages, disadvantages of different alternatives for sludge treatment and
disposal.
Learn about anaerobic sludge digestion.
Understand the theory and principles of the processes taking place in a landfill;
Understand the basic design and operational calculations associated with landfill

DAY 2
Program Outline · The Influence of Variable Conditions in
Day 1 Defining the Composting Process
Sludge characterisation · General Description of the Process of
· Characterisation Parameters Composting and Plant Conception Factors
· Agricultural Use · Advantages/Disadvantages of Composting
· Composting Drying
· Incineration · Conditions for Drying of Sludge
· Landfilling · Amounts and Drying Rates
· Stabilisation · Quality
· Solid-Liquid Separation · Drying and Dryers
Transportation and storage · Indirect Dryers
· Storage · Direct Dryers
· Operation Description · Advantages/Disadvantages of Drying
· Equipment · Financial Estimate
· Transportation Incineration (Vitrification, Co-incineration)
· Operation Description · Designated Sludge Incinerators
· Equipment · Co-incineration - a General Description
· Advantages and Disadvantages
Agricultural Use · Financial Estimate
· Conditions for Agricultural Use Landfilling
· Sludge Types and Sludge Quality · Conditions for Application
· Legislation · The Character and Treatment of Sludge before
· Description of Agricultural Use Final Disposal on Landfill
· Advantages/Disadvantages of Agricultural · Regulations Governing the Construction of
Use Sludge Disposal Sites
· Financial Estimate · Practical Solutions
Composting · Mono-deposits
· Mixed Deposits
· Evaluation of Cost Efficiency

PowerEdge Innovations Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 482, Bram Fischer, 2068,
Block D 47, Sandton View Office Park, Randburg Tel: +27(0) 11 051 4748, Email: dennis@poweredge.co.za, website:
www.poweredge.co.za
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Approaches & Experiences 3rd– 4th November, 2016
@ Focus Rooms Sunninghill Johannesburg

New Technologies (Gasification, Wet · The Gasification Process

Oxidation) · Wet Oxidation
· Gasification of Sludge · Plasma Pyrolysis
Decide on Sludge Disposal
· Legal Boundaries
· Costs

Conclusion
PowerEdge Innovations Pty Ltd would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to send
the proposal to you. We welcome your feedback and suggestions.

We look forward to hearing from you and hopefully offering you the quality of training and level
of service that you will be pleased with.

Registration Form
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PowerEdge Innovations Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 482, Bram Fischer, 2068,
Block D 47, Sandton View Office Park, Randburg Tel: +27(0) 11 051 4748, Email: dennis@poweredge.co.za, website:
www.poweredge.co.za
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@ Focus Rooms Sunninghill Johannesburg

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Branch Code: 250655
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PowerEdge Innovations Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 482, Bram Fischer, 2068,
Block D 47, Sandton View Office Park, Randburg Tel: +27(0) 11 051 4748, Email: dennis@poweredge.co.za, website:
www.poweredge.co.za
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Approaches & Experiences 3rd– 4th November, 2016
@ Focus Rooms Sunninghill Johannesburg

Public Course - Terms and Conditions

1. Fees:

All fees are current at the time of going to print; however, we reserve the right to
change them.

2. Additional Delegate Rates:

Additional delegate rates apply when bookings are made at the same time on the
same course.

3. Confirmation Instructions:

On receipt of this submitted booking form and payment or purchase order you will
receive a confirmation letter by email confirming your participation in the training event.
This includes a location map with directions and venue details and starting times.

4. Attendance:

Please note that no learner will be permitted to attend any training course without proof
of payment or an order no.

5. Delegate Substitution:

Substitutes can be made at any time without incurring a penalty. Please inform us in
writing so we can make the necessary arrangements for the new learner.

6. Payment:

Payment can be made by cheque or by electronic transfer, and must be received 5

working days prior to the commencement of the course.

Please quote the reference number from your invoice and organisation name so that
payments can be tracked.

7. Cancellation:

PowerEdge Innovations Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 482, Bram Fischer, 2068,
Block D 47, Sandton View Office Park, Randburg Tel: +27(0) 11 051 4748, Email: dennis@poweredge.co.za, website:
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Approaches & Experiences 3rd– 4th November, 2016
@ Focus Rooms Sunninghill Johannesburg

All cancellations must be done in writing and emailed directly to PowerEdge Training.

Inform us immediately if you have to re-schedule or cancel the booking so that we can
inform the caterers and conference venue. Else this will be for your account.

The following charges apply if you cancel:

- 11 - 30 days before a course = 10% of the course fee
- 6 – 10 days before a course = 20% of the course fee
- 4 – 6 days before a course= 30% of the course fee
- 1-3 days before a course = 50% of the course fee
- No show on the day of the course = 100% of the course fee

8. Public Course Running:

All PowerEdge public courses will ONLY go ahead if we have at least 6 (six) delegates
confirmed. PowerEdge reserves the right to postpone courses with less than 6 (six)
delegates to a future date.

PowerEdge Innovations Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 482, Bram Fischer, 2068,
Block D 47, Sandton View Office Park, Randburg Tel: +27(0) 11 051 4748, Email: dennis@poweredge.co.za, website:
www.poweredge.co.za