Math

Course Pack: Flow, Hydraulics, and Final Math Review

Calculating Flow and Velocity

Course Code: WWW-MAT-013
Old Course Code: 1004.1
Water/Wastewater/Dual: Dual
Course Pack: Flow, Hydraulics, and Final Math Review
Course Time (mins): 30
State Approval ID:N/A

Course Description

Understanding how flow and velocity affect a treatment plants operation is important and this segment addresses this subject.

Learning Objectives

  1. Relate flow, area, and velocity for open channel and pipe flow
  2. Convert between common flow units and time bases
  3. Estimate velocity impacts on scouring and detention
  4. Apply formulas to meter selection and troubleshooting

Agenda

  1. Q = A × V fundamentals (units and geometry)
  2. Open channel vs. closed conduit examples
  3. Flow unit conversions and sampling intervals
  4. Applications to meter reading and process control
  5. Practice problems and verification checks
  6. Job aids and calculator tips

Target audience

Operators and OITs completing math series

Level

I, II

Learning material and method

Online on-demand

Assessment

Knowledge check and quiz (80% correct and above)

Instructor

John Hricko

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