Interdisciplinary Professional Programs
College of Engineering

Aerated Granular Sludge for Wastewater Treatment

Granular sludge systems are a wastewater treatment technology that have been studied since the 1970’s but reach full-scale implementation in Europe in 2005 and the first full-scale systems in the United States going online in 2020 with AquaNereda’s Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) Technology. AGS systems offer a number of advantages by offering a more efficient, compact, and cost-effective alternative to conventional activated sludge. AGS is gaining more widespread use but is still a new technology for many consultants, operators, and regulators.

 

This self-paced online course provides a comprehensive deep dive into AGS, helping participants understand the science behind AGS as well as practical considerations related to design, construction, operation, and maintenance of these systems.

 

To date, AquaNereda is the only provider of commercial AGS technology. This course was developed with significant contributions from AquaNereda, but also includes insights and perspectives from Consultants, Engineers, Operators, and Regulators who have worked with AGS systems from design through construction and operation to provide an unbiased and practical understanding of the technology.

 

This is an essential course for wastewater professionals to understand the key elements of this new technology and how it can be applied effectively. Whether you're an engineer, plant operator, consultant, regulator, or decision-maker, this course will give you the knowledge needed to evaluate, implement, or optimize AGS-based systems in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment settings.

Who Should Attend:

  • Wastewater Engineers & Consultants
  • Plant Operators & Technicians
  • Utility Managers & Decision-Makers
  • Regulators & Policy Makers
  • Construction Professionals

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Course Details: RA00110

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Instructor and Program Director

  • Instructor

    Adib Amini

    Program Director

    Adib Amini, Ph.D., PE, ENV SP, BCEE serves as Program Director in the College of Engineering’s Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, with a focus on Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Sustainability. Dr. Amini also works with cities and industries as an engineering consultant, with experience in both drinking water and wastewater treatment. Dr. Amini has expertise in sustainability, engineering design, technology innovation, and renewable energy. Dr. Amini’s work has included the design of novel technologies, including on-site energy systems at facilities. He spearheaded the designs for the first wastewater treatment facilities in Iowa that are 100% powered by on-site renewable energy systems. Dr. Amini invented a novel system for ventilation of rated spaces, such as wastewater headworks buildings, for which he holds a provisional patent. Dr. Amini also has performed award-winning research in technology innovation and sustainability. Dr. Amini has spoken widely at conferences on topics related to water/wastewater treatment, sustainability, PFAS, on-site energy systems, and resilient infrastructure.

  • Program Director

    Adib Amini

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