Applied Hydraulics for Water and Wastewater Operations

Course Information

This course is intended to provide students with basics of hydraulics as applicable to the operation of water and wastewater systems. The basic concepts in flow, detention time, pressure, energy, head and power are discussed first. Based on this students are introduced to the use of continuity and energy concepts. The application of continuity and energy equation is illustrated by numerical problems from the areas of water and wastewater. The main objective of the course is to lay a sound foundation in hydraulics concepts as required to understand and apply to the operation of water and wastewater systems. This will allow students to get ready for hydraulic component in various levels of operator certification examinations of the Ontario Ministry of Environment.

Intake F25 SEM

Start Date Sep 09 / 2025

End Date Dec 16 / 2025

Prerequisite(s):

n/a

Computer Software Requirements:

n/a

Chats:

No

Group Work:

No

Registering college code:
SA-OEL869

Host college code:
SA-OEL869

How to register

You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not SA-ENL001). For details visit http://www.saultcollege.ca/ContinuingEducation/index.asp.

Contact

David Barratt
Phone : (705) 759-2554 ext. 2612
Email : ontariolearn@saultcollege.ca

443 Northern Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4J3

Phone : (705) 759-2554
Toll Free : 1-800-461-2260
Fax : (705) 759-7984

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