Training & Seminars
For 25 years, EBS has provided basic and advanced Activated Sludge and Aerated Stabilization Basin training for industrial engineers and operators. Our in-house staff and other experts in the field, address biological wastewater treatment principles and proceed to the advanced concepts of monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting industrial wastewater systems.
Upcoming Events
Industrial Aerated Stabilization Basin Seminar
April 11-13, 2023
Mandeville, LA
$975
This course is presented from a very practical and real-world perspective, making it a great opportunity for newer engineers and environmental scientists at both the mill and corporate levels to learn. It is also an excellent course for managers needing a basic understanding of how their system operates and the steps that can be taken to keep it running well and cost-effectively.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Tuesday
April 11th
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to ASBs and Wastewater Treatment
Instructors: Richard Dolly & Tripp McElwee
2 hours
The Eight Critical Growth Pressures
Instructors: Richard Dolly & Tripp McElwee
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
ASB Basic and Advanced Microbiology
Instructor: Danielle Sharp
1 hour
Molecular Biology
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
Applied Treatability for ASBs
Instructors: Dr. Englande, Alison Arling, & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
Lab Tours
1.5 hours
Wednesday
April 12th
Morning Sessions:
Know Your ASB with In-Pond Monitoring
Instructors: Richard Dolly, Nick Murphy, & David Spencer
3 hours
Solids Management Considerations for ASBs
Instructor: Robert Sackellares
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Permitting and Economic Considerations for ASBs
Instructors: Kyle Moore & Mayes Starke
1 hour
Advanced Chemical Analysis for ASBs
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
3 hours
Thursday
April 13th
Morning Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives in ASBs
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2.5 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructor: Richard Dolly, Tripp McElwee, David Spencer
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448
Venue
Industrial Activated Sludge Seminar
April 11-13, 2023
Mandeville, LA
$1100
This course is intended for experienced wastewater professionals with at least a basic understanding of the activated sludge process. Taught by experts in the fields of troubleshooting and research, the course offers deeper discussions on a wide variety of technical issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Tuesday
April 11th
Morning Sessions:
History of Activated Sludge
Instructor: Dr. Englande
1 hour
Introduction to Activated Sludge
Instructor: Paul Klopping
3 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Secondary Clarification
Instructor: Paul Klopping
4 hour
Wednesday
April 12th
Morning Sessions:
Solids Management Considerations for AST
Instructor: Robert Sackellares
1 hour
Clarifier Troubleshooting
Instructor: Paul Klopping
3 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Applied Treatability for AST
Instructors: Dr. Englande, Alison Arling, & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
AST Microbiology
Instructors: Paul Klopping & Danielle Sharp
1 hour
Molecular Biology
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
Lab Tours
1.5 hours
Thursday
April 13th
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
2 hours
Nitrification and Denitrification
Instructor: Mike Foster
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448
Venue
Nashville Workshop
June 21-22, 2023
Nashville, TN
$500
This accelerated but well-rounded course covers all potential applications for wastewater treatment plants. Combined with a robust discussion from audience participation on their systems, you will leave having learned a great deal of knowledge and tips to enhance your troubleshooting knowledge base.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify biological health and identify critical biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Wednesday
June 21st
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to Biological Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Eight Critical Growth Pressures for Optimizing BOD Removal
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Microbiology and Microscopic Examinations
2 hours
Wastewater Data Analysis and Interpretation
1.5 hours
Thursday
June 22nd
Morning Sessions:
ASB and Activated Sludge Breakout
4 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Advanced Diagnostic Tools for Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Role of Additives in Wastewater Treatment
1.5 hours
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
TBA
Savannah Workshop
July 19-20, 2023
Savannah, GA
$500
This accelerated but well-rounded course covers all potential applications for wastewater treatment plants. Combined with a robust discussion from audience participation on their systems, you will leave having learned a great deal of knowledge and tips to enhance your troubleshooting knowledge base.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify biological health and identify critical biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Wednesday
July 19th
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to Biological Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Eight Critical Growth Pressures for Optimizing BOD Removal
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Microbiology and Microscopic Examinations
2 hours
Wastewater Data Analysis and Interpretation
1.5 hours
Thursday
July 20th
Morning Sessions:
ASB and Activated Sludge Breakout
4 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Advanced Diagnostic Tools for Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Role of Additives in Wastewater Treatment
1.5 hours
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
TBA
Birmingham Workshop
August 9-10, 2023
Birmingham, AL
$500
This accelerated but well-rounded course covers all potential applications for wastewater treatment plants. Combined with a robust discussion from audience participation on their systems, you will leave having learned a great deal of knowledge and tips to enhance your troubleshooting knowledge base.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify biological health and identify critical biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Wednesday
August 9th
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to Biological Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Eight Critical Growth Pressures for Optimizing BOD Removal
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Microbiology and Microscopic Examinations
2 hours
Wastewater Data Analysis and Interpretation
1.5 hours
Thursday
August 10th
Morning Sessions:
ASB and Activated Sludge Breakout
4 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Advanced Diagnostic Tools for Wastewater Treatment
2 hours
Role of Additives in Wastewater Treatment
1.5 hours
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
TBA
Industrial Aerated Stabilization Basin Seminar
October 10-12, 2023
Mandeville, LA
$975
This course is presented from a very practical and real-world perspective, making it a great opportunity for newer engineers and environmental scientists at both the mill and corporate levels to learn. It is also an excellent course for managers needing a basic understanding of how their system operates and the steps that can be taken to keep it running well and cost-effectively.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Tuesday
October 10th
Morning Sessions:
Introduction to ASBs and Wastewater Treatment
Instructors: Richard Dolly & Tripp McElwee
2 hours
The Eight Critical Growth Pressures
Instructors: Richard Dolly & Tripp McElwee
2 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
ASB Basic and Advanced Microbiology
Instructor: Danielle Sharp
1 hour
Molecular Biology
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
Applied Treatability for ASBs
Instructors: Dr. Englande, Alison Arling, & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
Lab Tours
1.5 hours
Wednesday
October 11th
Morning Sessions:
Know Your ASB with In-Pond Monitoring
Instructors: Richard Dolly, Nick Murphy, & David Spencer
3 hours
Solids Management Considerations for ASBs
Instructor: Robert Sackellares
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Permitting and Economic Considerations for ASBs
Instructors: Kyle Moore & Mayes Starke
1 hour
Advanced Chemical Analysis for ASBs
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
3 hours
Thursday
October 12th
Morning Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives in ASBs
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2.5 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructor: Richard Dolly, Tripp McElwee, David Spencer
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448
Venue
Industrial Activated Sludge Seminar
October 10-12, 2023
Mandeville, LA
$1100
This course is intended for experienced wastewater professionals with at least a basic understanding of the activated sludge process. Taught by experts in the fields of troubleshooting and research, the course offers deeper discussions on a wide variety of technical issues.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the eight critical growth pressures that control biological treatment efficiency and the process controls available to help keep the system at optimum operating condition.
- Utilize microscopic examinations and the maturity index rating to quantify the biological health and identify key biological components that indicate system distress.
- Quickly address problems before an upset turns into a permit violation.
- Develop insight on advanced problem resolution through instruction and demonstration of laboratory techniques by EBS scientists using actual wastewater samples.
- Discover tools and strategies to proactively monitor and manage system health under changing conditions.
Tuesday
October 10th
Morning Sessions:
History of Activated Sludge
Instructor: Dr. Englande
1 hour
Introduction to Activated Sludge
Instructor: Paul Klopping
3 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Secondary Clarification
Instructor: Paul Klopping
4 hour
Wednesday
October 11th
Morning Sessions:
Solids Management Considerations for AST
Instructor: Robert Sackellares
1 hour
Clarifier Troubleshooting
Instructor: Paul Klopping
3 hours
Afternoon Sessions:
Applied Treatability for AST
Instructors: Dr. Englande, Alison Arling, & Kellen Lauer
1 hour
AST Microbiology
Instructors: Paul Klopping & Danielle Sharp
1 hour
Molecular Biology
Instructor: Kellen Lauer
0.5 hour
Lab Tours
1.5 hours
Thursday
October 12th
Morning Sessions:
Advanced Chemical Analysis for AST
Instructor: Katelyn Dreux, Ph.D.
2 hours
Nitrification and Denitrification
Instructor: Mike Foster
1 hour
Afternoon Sessions:
Beyond Compliance and Role of Additives for AST
Instructors: Mike Foster, Hiram Ingram, Kyle Moore
2 hours
Final Wrap-Up and Q&A
Instructors: Mike Foster & Paul Klopping
1 hour
*A certificate of attendance will be provided. CEUs are available but not guaranteed. Credit hours vary by state. Some states may require a lead time of 4 weeks.
Venue
EBS Headquarters
Address
1930 Surgi Drive
Mandeville, Louisiana, 70448