Supervisor level courses build on the knowledge of the pumping parameters covered at the operator level. The learner will have a more advanced understanding of the operation of the hydraulic and electrical components of pump units. Another objective is understanding why and how we carry out audits on plants and on pumping sites. This is linked with understanding why Energy Performance Indicators are useful and how we determine them. The last course provides general estimates on the energy consumption due to pumping and the different processes in plants, as well as opportunities for energy optimisation.

The main educational goals are as follows:

  • To deepen the knowledge of the hydraulic and electrical parameters used in pumping
  • To carry out energy audits on networks
  • To understand the usefulness of Key Energy Performance Indicators
  • To estimate energy consumption due to pumping and treatment processes
  • To identify opportunities for energy optimisation of wastewater treatment processes


5 - Pumping specifications

One of the two main objectives of the course is to further examine the hydraulic parameters used for pumping (NPSH, TDH, types of flow rate...) and how they come together in the form of network curves and pump curves.  The second objective is to provide a detailed explanation of how pump motors work and to introduce the concepts of active, reactive and apparent power. After this course, the learner will be able to choose the right motor for a given pump.


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6 - Energy audits on networks

The aim of the course is to explain why we carry out energy audits -- on pumping sites, tube wells or lift/disposal stations. It also explains how to carry out the various hydraulic and electrical measurements necessary.  


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7 - Energy Key Performance Indicators

This course focuses on the types and usefulness of energy performance indicators, as well as why we monitor and compare them over time. In particular, this course reviews the energy performance indicators used for pumps and for the various processes used in surface water and wastewater treatment plants.


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8 - Energy optimisation of surface water and wastewater treatment plants

After this course, the learner will be able to carry out energy audits of surface water treatment plants, especially to estimate the energy consumed by the various processes. The second part of the course deals with recognising opportunities for energy optimisation, in particular on the main energy-consuming processes of the two types of plants. More specifically, these include the backwashing of filters for surface water treatment and activated sludge for wastewater treatment.


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