Unidirectional Flushing Workshop - Course 5977

Unidirectional Flushing Workshop

Attributes
  • CEUs: 0.8
  • TREEO FDEP OCP 04231038: CEUs 0.8 DS DW
  • FBPE Provider #: 0004021 8 CEHs
  • Time Gainesville class: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Virtual Students: will need both microphone and camera access NO EXCEPTIONS
Coordinator Areiole Williams     email: areiole.williams@treeo.ufl.edu     phone: (352) 392-9570 or 352-294-3877
Description

 

New registration page coming soon!
Upcoming course dates:
July 28 in Gainesville
November 7 in Gainesville

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 Periodic flushing of the water distribution system is one of the best methods a utility can use to ensure that the system is operating at peak efficiency and  water supplied to customers is plentiful and good quality.  Unidirectional flushing uses the closing of valves to direct the water to hydrants at sufficient velocity to remove the sediment, debris, and biofilms that can build up in the pipes over time.  This technique identifies problems such as closed valves and poor hydraulic capacity, that when corrected, greatly improves water quality and delivery.  Subjects covered include basic distribution system hydraulics, flushing program objectives, tool and equipment requirements, valve and hydrant operation, flushing program design, data collection, customer relations and dechlorination techniques.  The students will practice what they learn by working together in small groups to design a unidirectional flushing plan for a small distribution system.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This class is for water and water distribution operators, operations and maintenance personnel, supervisors and engineers of water distribution systems and regulators. Whether you are looking to convert your current flushing program to unidirectional or if you only want to supplement your program by doing unidirectional flushing in problem areas, this workshop is for you! 
 

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

"I have been in construction for over 25 years and your workshop was by far one of the best!"

"The class was a good mix of book material and hands on."

"I liked most the development of the flush plan."

"I liked learning the procedure and steps of flushing a hydrant and how to improve our city flushing program."

"Instructor was great!

"I liked learning how to design a flush, so we won't have to engage a consultant."

"Great level of detail.  Provided insight that I can take back to work and use."
 

INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Glynn Stoffel, CET

Mr. Stoffel is a certified environmental trainer and consultant with extensive experience in maintaining and managing underground utility systems.  As a training consultant, he has delivered thousands of hours of training throughout the country on the safe operation, maintenance and construction of water, sewer and storm drain systems. His consulting services include distribution and collection system O&M program development and CMOM program management.  In addition to his work with the TREEO center, he conducts training for the Maryland Center for Environmental Training at the College of Southern Maryland and the Technology Transfer (T2) Center at the University of Maryland.  He has an AA in Civil Engineering Technology and a BS in Business Administration (Management) from the University of Baltimore.  The Board of Certified Safety Professionals recognizes him as a Certified Environmental Safety and Health Trainer (CET). He is also a Master instructor with NESHTA.

 

Daniel Pfleiderer (Rick)

Daniel Pfleiderer (Rick) recently retired as a Director of Water Resources. He graduated with a BS in Environmental Science and obtained his MBA in Technology Management.
 
He started his career as an intern for Six Flags NJ and worked at a municipal owned WTP. He left that position and accepted a job at a privately owned WWTP with tertiary treatment, collection system and a distribution system supplied by wells. He then became a Project Manager for one of the largest contracts in NJ and was responsible for customer service, water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment and collection systems. He was promoted several times and became a Division Director responsible for several systems. These positions included managing union and non-union work forces and working with municipal and private companies. As Director of Water Resources he was responsible for a DAF and conventional WTP, lab, reservoirs, water shed and distribution system.
 
He maintains the highest licenses for Water and Distribution with NJ, SC, Texas and Association of Board of Certifications. He is also certified in the second highest in Wastewater Treatment in NJ, SC and the Association of Board of Certifications. In addition, he holds the highest license in NJ for wastewater collections and the second highest in Industrial Treatment. He is certified in ICS 100, 200 and 700.

Link to Instructor Biographies
 

 

*One student per registration fee, CEUS will only be reported for registered students

*Please submit your license type/number before the last day of course instruction

Unidirectional Flushing Workshop

 

AGENDA

 

8:00 – 9:00 am              Objectives of Water Distribution System Flushing

9:00 – 10:00 am            Conventional and Unidirectional Flushing Program Development

10:00 – 11:00 am          Operating procedures for flushing programs

11:00 – 12:00 pm          Flushing Program Case Studies

12:00 - 1:00 pm            Lunch (on your own)

1:00 – 2:30 pm              Development of a flushing plan (Team Exercise)

2:30 – 4:00 pm             Presentation and review of flushing plans

4:00 – 5:00 pm             Session summary and knowledge test