0048 - Unidirectional Flushing Workshop
Course Description
- CEUs: 0.8
- TREEO FDEP OCP 04271023: CEUs 0.8 DS DW
- FBPE Provider #: 0004021 8 CEHs
- Time Gainesville class: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course coordinator: Areiole Williams areiole.williams@treeo.ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-3877
Whether you're planning to overhaul an existing flushing program or simply add a targeted unidirectional flushing plan to address problem zones, this hands-on workshop gives you the tools you need. Participants learn fundamentals of distribution system hydraulics, flushing program objectives, and are taught the tools to make the flushing process efficient. This curriculum covers valve and hydrant operation, design principles for a unidirectional plan, customer relation best practices, and dichlorination methods to keep water safe and effective.
Unidirectional flushing uses the closing of valves to direct the water to hydrants at sufficient velocity to remove the sediment, debris, and biofilms that can build up in the pipes over time. This technique identifies problems such as closed valves and poor hydraulic capacity, that when corrected, greatly improves water quality and delivery. Students will be tasked with designing a realistic unidirectional flushing plan for a small distribution system to practice their new skills. Participants leave the course equipped to create, implement, and evaluate high performance utility flushing programs.
Learner Outcomes
Subjects covered include:
- Evaluate distribution system hydraulics to identify requirements and constraints for a successful unidirectional flush
- Define clear objectives and performance metrics for a flushing program
- Operate valves and hydrants efficiently
- Implement dichlorination procedures and perform field quality tests
- Design unidirectional flushing schedule sequence and schedule
The students will practice what they learn by working together in small groups to design a unidirectional flushing plan for a small distribution system.
Recommendations
Any learner from the following groups:
- Water distribution operators
- Maintenance personnel
- Supervisors and engineers of water systems
- Utility technicians
Testimonials
"I have been in construction for over 25 years and your workshop was by far one of the best!"
"The class was a good mix of book material and hands on."
"I liked most the development of the flush plan."
"I liked learning the procedure and steps of flushing a hydrant and how to improve our city flushing program."
"Instructor was great!
"I liked learning how to design a flush, so we won't have to engage a consultant."
"Great level of detail. Provided insight that I can take back to work and use."