AUDIOVISUAL
INSTRUCTIONAL
UNITS
FOR WATER
POLLUTION
CONTROL
TRAINING
PROGRAMS
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WATER PROGRAM OPERATIONS
MUNICIPAL PERMITS AND OPERATIONS DIVISION
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AUDIOVISUAL INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
TRAINING SUPPORT
U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Water Program Operations
Municipal Permits and Operations Division
National Training Center
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
1974
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FOREWORD
The audiovisual instructional units listed on the following pages are
currently used in support of training efforts by this agency. These training
aids should not be regarded as self-contained units designed to replace
an instructor. They were developed or acquired as training tools to be
used in an integrated presentation of topics pertinent to water quality.
Accordingly, the user is urged to read carefully the recommendations
given in this brochure relative to effective utilization of the instructional
units.
These materials are available for short-term loan to other organizations
and agencies. Priority is given to those who train personnel engaged in
programs related to the detection, causes, prevention and control of
environmental pollution.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
General Information 1
Utilization of Instructional Units 2
Format of Catalog Items 3
Topical Index:
Activated Sludge Process
Operational Control Tests for the
Activated Sludge Process—Part I (XT-40) 11
Activated Sludge Process—Part II (XT-41) 12
Activated Sludge Process—Part HI (XT-42) 13
Dissolved Oxygen Analysis—
Activated Sludge Control Testing (XT-43) 14
Process Control Demands-Part A (XT-60) 21
Process Control Demands-Part B (XT-61) 21
Upgrading Biological Treatment (XT-25) 4
Ultimate Disposal to the
Environment (XT-30) 6
Anaerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion and
Analytical Control (XT-34) 8
Chemical Procedures
Alkalinity (XT-66) 22
Determination of Alkalinity (XT-68) 22
Determination of Ammonia Nitrogen (XT-67) 22
Atomic Absorption (XT-26) 4
Determination of
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (XT-54) 19
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) (XT-27) 5
Determination of Chemical
Oxygen Demand (XT-48) 17
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Chemical Procedures (Continued)
Dissolved Oxygen Determination (XT-29) 6
Determination of Dissolved Oxygen—
Polarographic Probe Method (XT-83) 23
Determination of Grease and Oil (XT-56) 19
pH Meter - Laboratory Operation (XT-69) 23
Determination of Phenolics (XT-28) 5
Determination of Phosphorus (XT-44) 14
Use of the Spectronic 20
Spectrophotometer (XT-51) 18
Determination of Suspended Solids (XT-57) 20
Determination of
Total Organic Carbon (XT-59) 20
Chlorine - Treatment Plants
Let's Inventory Your
Chlorine Handling Practices (XT-35) 9
Residual Chlorine and
Chlorine Demand (XT-37) 9
Safety in Wastewater Works
Margin for Safety (XT-31) 7
The Safe Way (XT-32) 7
Safety Program Guide (XT-38) 10
Why a Safety Program in Every
Water Pollution Control Works (XT-39) 10
Statistics
Graphical Analysis via Normal
Probability Paper (XT-47) 16
Basic Statistics - Part I (XT-49) 17
Basic Statistics - Part II (XT-50) 18
Producing Audiovisual Programs
Tape Slide Presentations—
How to Make Them (XT-45) 15
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Numerical Index:
XT-25 Upgrading Biological Treatment 4
XT-26 Atomic Absorption 4
XT-27 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 5
XT-28 Determination of Phenolics 5
XT-29 Dissolved Oxygen Determination 6
XT-30 Ultimate Disposal to the
Environment 6
XT-31 Margin for Safety 7
XT-32 The Safe Way 7
XT-34 Anaerobic Digestion and
Analytical Control 8
XT-35 Let's Inventory Your
Chlorine Handling Practices 9
XT-37 Residual Chlorine and
Chlorine Demand 9
XT-38 Safety Program Guide 10
XT-39 Why a Safety Program in Every
Water Pollution Control Works 10
XT-40 Operational Control Tests for the
Activated Sludge Process-Part 1 11
XT-41 Operational Control Tests for the
Activated Sludge Process-Part II 12
XT-42 Operational Control Tests for the
Activated Sludge Process-Part III 13
XT-43 Dissolved Oxygen Analysis—
Activated Sludge Control Testing 14
XT-44 The Determination of Phosphorus 14
XT-45 Tape-Slide Presentations—
How to Make Them 15
XT-47 Graphical Analysis Via Normal
Probability Paper 16
XT-48 Determination of Chemical
Oxygen Demand 17
XT-49 Basic Statistics - Part I 17
XT-50 Basic Statistics - Part II 18
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XT-51 Use of the Spectronic 20
Spectrophotometer 18
XT-54 The Determination of
Biochemical Oxygen Demand 19
XT-56 Determination of Grease and Oil 19
XT-57 Determination of Suspended Solids 20
XT-59 Determination of
Total Organic Carbon 20
XT-60 Process Control Demands-Part A 21
XT-61 Process Control Demands-Part B 21
XT-66 Alkalinity 22
XT-67 Determination of Ammonia Nitrogen 22
XT-68 Determination Alkalinity 22
XT-69 pH Meter - Laboratory Operation 23
XT-83 Determination of Dissolved Oxygen—
Polarographic Probe Method 23
Reproduction of Instructional Units 24
Loan Information 25
Loan Request Forms
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AUDIOVISUAL INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS:
These consist of slides and a narration tape with cues which
automatically change slides in a projector. All units include a script of
the narration. Some have associated instructional materials such as
a quiz, a booklet, etc.
TOPICS;
See the catalog listings of available instructional units.
RELATED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
Upon request for a loan, the loaning office will mail:
1 set of slides in proper order in a
Carousel tray
1 cassette tape of a narration with cues
to automatically change slides for
the series
1 tape playback unit with a connection
for a projector
1 instruction sheet regarding setting
up the equipment
1 copy of the script for the series
1 copy of any associated instructional
materials
1 sheet for record information to return
to the loaning office.
The User Must Provide.
-A projector equivalent to a Kodak
Carousel slide projector
-A screen
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UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS
DISCUSSION LEADER
PREPARATION:
-See the catalog description of the intended audience for the unit.
-Preview the instructional unit.
-Review the unit topic.
References are listed in the catalog. The script and any associated
information are sent with the unit. Questions about content should be
directed to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Water Program Operations
Municipal Permits and Operations Division
National Training Center
Cincinnati, OH 45268
-Give viewers sufficient notice of any preparatory assignments.
UTILIZATION:
-Tel! the viewers about the content of the program and important points
to notice while viewing. Telf them to concentrate on seeing and hearing
rather than on taking notes during the presentation.
-Run the program. The tape playback can be stopped during the program,
if desired.
-Conduct a discussion of the content. Particular slides can be projected
if desired.
-Run the program again. Now the viewers can best comprehend the
content.
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FORMAT OF CATALOG ITEMS
The 777I£and CATALOG NUMBER oR the unit.
An ABSTRACTOR the unit content with date of production or of updating
review.
FOR describes the intended audience,
REFERENCE- sources used to produce or to update unit content.
STANDARD REFERENCES cited are:
ASTM STANDARDS - American Society for Testing and Materials, Part
23, Philadelphia, PA, ASTM, 1970.
EPA METHODS MANUAL - Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and
Wastes, Analytical Quality Control Laboratory, Office of Water
Programs, EPA, Cincinnati, OH, July 1971.
STANDARD METHODS - Standard Methods for the Examination of Water
and Wastewater, NY, APHA-AWWA-WPCF, 13th ed., 1971.
For OTHER REFERENCES:
Principle Author, the Title of the Journal or Book and the Date of
Publication are listed.
NOTES: These include viewing time, the number of slides and any
associated instructional materials sent with the particular unit.
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UPGRADING BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT
XT-25
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
Discusses ways to get maximum use of present existing
secondary treatment processes by improved operational
control or design. Case histories of how the pollutional
strength of an activated sludge plant effluent was
reduced to one-quarter of its former strength at one
location; and how trickling filter pretreatment with
activated sludge polishing accomplished 99% reduction
for a combination of domestic sewage and strong meat
packing wastes at another. (1969)
Experienced and supervisory wastewater works
operators and managerial personnel. Of interest to
design engineering personnel.
West, Proceedings: 8th Annual Environmental and Water
Resources Eng. Conf., Vanderbilt U. (1969); MaNory,
Water Works and Sewerage (1941 and 1943); Hughes
and Reynolds, JWPCF (1969); and Leary, et.al., JWPCF
(1968).
NOTES:
28 minute tape and 65 slides, also script.
ATOMIC ABSORPTION
XT-26
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
The basic theory of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy; the
design fundamentals of the instrumentation involved;
kinds of interferences that can be encountered and
methods for eliminating those effects; methods for
increasing sensitivity and the application of atomic
absorption instrumentation for the analysts of trace
metals in water. (1969)
Chemists, biologists and engineers having a professional
background and responsibility for performing, using or
interpreting chemical analyses for water quality.
Walsh, Spectrochem-Acta (1955); Willard, et.al.,
Instrumental Methods of Analysis (Book-1965).
20 minute tape and 52 slides; also script and booklet:
"Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy" (an introductory
theoretical discussion), 8 pp.
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CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD)
XT-27
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
An introduction to the Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
procedure. Order of topics is: basis of test, how it differs
from the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Test,
potassium dichromate as an oxidizing agent, use of blank
and reflux condensers, role of ferrous ammonium sulfate
and ferroin, etc., sample preservation, applications of
test results and COD/BOD ratios. (1971)
Chemists, biologists and engineers having a professional
background and responsibility in performing, using, or
interpreting chemical analyses for water quality.
Standard Methods (1971); Moore, et.al., Analytical
Chemistry, (1951); Van Hall, et.al., Analytical Chemistry
(1963); Sawyer and McCarty, Chemistry for Sanitary
Engineers (Book-1967).
17 minute tape and 60 slides, also script, quiz and key.
DETERMINATION OF PHENOLICS
XT-28
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
An introduction to the determination of phenolics.
Defines and gives sources and uses of phenolics,
biological treatment, effects on fish and water quality, the
4-aminoantipyrine reaction, sample preservation,
procedure, interferences and remedies. (1971)
Chemists, biologists, and engineers having a professional
background and responsibility for performing, using or
interpreting chemical analyses for water quality.
Standard Methods (1971); ASTM Standards (1970);
McFarren, et.al., Water Phenols No. 1 (1967);
Burttschell, et.al., JAWWA (1959); and Dennis,
Proceedings: Ohio Sewage and Industrial Wastes
Treatment Conference (1951).
17 minute tape and 64 slides, also script, quiz, and key.
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DISSOLVED OXYGEN DETERMINATION
XT-29
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Sampling techniques; basic chemistry of the Winkler
dissolved oxygen determination and the Alsterberg azide
modification; methods for the addition of reagents;
sample preservation and the basic calculations used in
the determination. Photos of relevant laboratory
equipment are included. (1971)
Beginning laboratory personnel (chemistry).
Standard Methods (1971); EPA Methods Manual
(1971); Sawyer, Chemistry for Sanitary Engineers
(Book-1960).
15 minute tape and 72 slides, also script, quiz and key.
ULTIMATE DISPOSAL
TO THE ENVIRONMENT
XT-30
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Possible disposal sites tor liquid and solid wastes and
presented along with pollutional and economic factors
relevant to each. Sludge disposal and the use of sludge
for reclaiming mine spoil and other low grade soils are
considered in detail with on-site examples of the methods
considered. Using a periodic chart, a summary of
disposal site choices and of re-use possibilities for
common elements and their compounds is included with
special emphasis on successful reclamation of water.
(1971)
Anyone seeking an introduction to the topic, especially
agricultural uses of sludge.
Dean, Environmental Science and Technology (52
references listed-1968); Dean, EPA-OWP Training
Manual Outline (1971).
42 minute tape and 37 slides; also script, reprint Dean:
"Ultimate Disposal of Waste Water: A Philosophical
View," 4 pp. and reprint Evans: "The Soil as a Resource
Renovator," 4 pp.
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MARGIN FOR SAFETY
XT-31
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
Providing safe conditions for performance of routine
duties in Wastewater works. Includes detailed
discussions of the importance of good housekeeping,
preventing slips or falls, personal protective equipment,
and dealing with fire extinguishers, machinery with
moving parts and vehicular traffic in work areas. Also
emphasizes safety attitudes. (1970)
All wastewater works personnel.
The Water Pollution Control Federation Safety
Committee in consultation with the Bureau of Safety
(Middle West Service Company) developed the script and
the original series of slides.
NOTES:
18 minute tape and 45 slides, also script.
THE SAFE WAY
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
XT-32
Performing routine duties in wastewater works in a safe
way. Duties considered involve manholes, electrical
equipment, sampling, contaminated water, air tools,
steep stairways, vehicular traffic, excavations, bar
screens, wire ropes, flammable materials and chemicals.
(1970)
All wastewater works personnel.
The Water Pollution Control Federation Safety
Committee in consultation with the Bureau of Safety
(Middle West Service Company) developed the script and
the original series of slides.
14 minute tape and 39 slides, also script.
The slides and script for units XT-31 and XT-32 are COPYRIGHT
MATERIAL and MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED. See page 24 for purchase
information.
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ANAEROBIC DIGESTION AND
ANALYTICAL CONTROL
XT-34
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Discussion of the anaerobic decomposition processes
utilized to treat organic materials in wastes, the
environmental conditions required for the involved
bacteria, and a description of the related process control
analyses: volatile acids (stepwise procedure given),
alkalinity, total organic nitrogen content, total organic
load, pH and gas production. (1972)
Experienced wastewater treatment plant operators who
wish to upgrade plant performance and to increase their
own knowledge and skills.
Eckenfelder and O'Connor, Biological Waste Treatment
(Book-1961); Sawyer and McCarty, Chemistry for
Sanitary Engineers (Book-1967).
13 minute tape and 62 slides, also script.
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LET'S INVENTORY YOUR
CHLORINE HANDLING PRACTICES
XT-35
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Discussion on handling elemental chlorine. Principle
divisions of information are: physical and chemical
characteristics of chlorine, safety requirements for six
segments of typical chlorine feed systems, chlorine
emergency procedures, in-plant operating procedures
for safe handling of chlorine (15 items), and sources of
additional information. (1970)
All personnel in water supply and wastewater treatment
plants.
The Ohio Department of Health, Division of Engineering
developed the script, the original series of slides and a
taped narration. References cited in the narration are:
The Chlorine Institute, Inc., Chlorine Manual (1969);
Health Education Service, Recommended Standards for
Sewage Works (1968); AWWA Manual M3, Ohio
Industrial Commission (claims records) and
Manufacturers' literature.
32 minute tape and 80 slides, also script.
RESIDUAL CHLORINE AND
CHLORINE DEMAND
XT-37
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Basic principles of chlorination practices in treatment
plants, reactions of chlorine with water and wastewater,
sanitary significance of chlorine residuals and analytical
procedures for the determination of chlorine and chlorine
residuals in treatment plant effluents. (Rev. 3/74)
Beginning wastewater treatment plant operators.
Sawyer and McCarty, Chemistry for Sanitary Engineers
(Book-1967).
12 minute tape and 56 slides, also script.
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SAFETY PROGRAM GUIDE
XT-38
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
A guide for establishing an effective safety program
including the role of management, organization required,
record-keeping, accident investigation and evaluation
procedures, causes of accidents, protective equipment
required, establishing safety rules and procedures,
elements of employee training programs and suggestions
for motivating employees. (1969)
Wastewater works supervisory personnel and
management.
The Water Pollution Control Federation Safety
Committee in consultation with the Bureau of Safety
(Middle West Service Company) developed the script and
the original series of slides.
20 minute tape and 39 slides, also script.
WHY A SAFETY PROGRAM IN EVERY
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL WORKS
XT-39
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Demonstrates the need to establish an effective safety
program by discussing safety as efficient operations,
knowledge of job requirements, good relations with
public, effective cost control, good employee relations
and good management. Gives sources for further
information. (1969)
Wastewater works supervisory personnel and
management.
The Water Pollution Control Federation Safety
Committee in consultation with the Bureau of Safety
(Middle West Service Company) developed the script and
the original series of slides.
12 minute tape and 27 slides, also script.
The slides and script for units XT-38 and XT-39 are COPYRIGHT
MATERIAL and MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED. See page 24 for purchase
information.
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OPERATIONAL CONTROL TESTS FOR THE
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS—Part I
XT-40
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Part One of a three-part lesson series on operational
control tests for the activated sludge process. Entitled
"Observations," this first part is concerned with the
accurate reading of meters and with the visual
observations to be made both at the aerator (foam
characteristics, sludge color and odor) and at the final
clarifiers (clarity, evidences of bulking and of septic
solids). Provisional interpretations to be made of these
visual observations are presented, and also a detailed
discussion of the effective use of a sludge blanket finder.
(1971)
Experienced wastewater works operators who wish to
upgrade plant performance and to increase their own
knowledge and skills.
West, Proceedings: 8th Annual Environmental and Water
Resources Eng. Conf., Vanderbilt U. (1969); Mallory,
Water Works and Sewerage (1941 and 1943); Hughes
and Reynolds, JWPCF (1969) and Leary, et.ak, JWPCF
(1968).
16 minute tape and 50 slides, also script.
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OPERATIONAL CONTROL TESTS FOR THE
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS—Part II
XT-41
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Part Two of a three-part lesson series on operational
control tests for the activated sludge process. This part
is a detailed discussion of the preferred techniques
involved in conducting settlometer tests to determine
settling characteristics and in centrifuging samples to
determine the concentration of the mixed liquor and
return sludge. Handling the related samples is included
along with provisional interpretations and applications of
the tests presented. (1971)
Experienced wastewater works operators who wish to
upgrade plant performance and to increase their own
knowledge and skills.
West, Proceedings: 8th Annual Environmental and Water
Resources Eng. Conf., Vanderbilt U. (1969); Mallory,
Water Works and Sewerage (1941 and 1943); Hughes
and Reynolds, JWPCF (1969); and Leary, et.al., JWPCF
(1968).
17 minute tape and 47 slides, also script.
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OPERATIONAL CONTROL TESTS FOR THE
ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS—Part III
XT-42
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Part Three of a three-part lesson series on operational
control tests for the activated sludge process. This
concluding part presents development of settling and
concentration curves from settlometer and centrifuge
test results, techniques for conducting turbidity tests as
well as the significance of turbidity results, a summary
of all the tests presented in the three-part series, the
control adjustments which are made on the basis of these
test results, and progressive trend charts of process
characteristics. (1971)
Experienced wastewater works operators who wish to
upgrade plant performance and to increase their own
knowledge and skills.
West, Proceedings: 8th Annual Environmental and Water
Resources Eng. Conf., Vanderbilt U. (1969); Mallory,
Water Works and Sewerage (1941 and 1943); Hughes
and Reynolds, JWPCF (1969); and Leary, et.al., JWPCF
(1968).
22 minute tape and 67 slides, also script.
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DISSOLVED OXYGEN ANALYSIS-
ACTIVATED SLUDGE CONTROL TESTING
XT-43
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Rapid and valid techniques are described for control of
the activated sludge treatment process using electronic
measurement of DO and DO changes. Sample data are
discussed for interpretation of sludge condition in
response to stabilization, feed, load ratio or conditions.
Information obtainable within 20 minutes provides
suggested corrective action in time to upgrade effluent
quality. (1971)
Advanced wastewater treatment plant operators or plant
control supervisors.
Bloodgood, Sewage Works Journal (1938); Kessler,
Water Works and Sewerage (1936); Sawyer, Sewage
Works Journal (1939); Hughes and Reynolds, JWPCF
(1969), and Manufacturers' literature.
34 minute tape and 73 slides, also script, supplement
Ludzack: "Dissolved Oxygen Testing Procedure," 4 pp.,
and lesson plan.
THE DETERMINATION OF PHOSPHORUS
XT-44
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Presents the reasons for determining phosphorus, an
explanation of phosphorus terminology, and the Office of
Water Programs analytical procedures. Discussion of
procedure includes basic chemistry involved, sensitivity
range, sample collection and preservation, filtration and
digestion, pH, reagent preparation, color development
and spectrophotometric determination, care of
glassware and possible interferences. (1971)
Beginning laboratory personnel (chemistry).
EPA Methods Manual (1971); Sawyer, Chemistry for
Sanitary Engineers (Book-1960).
15 minute tape and 65 slides, also script, quiz, and key.
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TAPE-SLIDE PRESENTATIONS-
HOW TO MAKE THEM
XT-45
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
How to compile a tape-slide audiovisual presentation—
also the equipment required to produce one. Topics
include statistics on the effectiveness of combining visual
materials and sound, basic equipment required, five
steps to produce a program, incorporating sound effects,
etc., guidelines for planning slides, and equipment
available for specific uses of the finished program.
(1970)
Anyone interested in producing tape-slide presentations.
The Elco Optisonics Division of the Elco Corporation
developed and produced this series of slides and the
accompanying narration tape with cues.
10 minute tape and 80 slides.
The slides and script for this unit are COPYRIGHT MATERIAL and MAY
NOT BE REPRODUCED. See page 24 for purchase information.
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GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS VIA NORMAL
PROBABILITY PAPER
XT-47
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Viewers are introduced to graphical analysis of data for
normal distribution, using normal probability paper only.
They are shown how to plot data on normal paper and
ascertain if it is normal, how to estimate the mean and
the standard deviation for normal data, and how to
identify why some nonlinear graphs are not normal.
(1971)
Anyone required to test a set of data for normal
distribution, or who is interested in graphical analysis
techniques per se. Three prerequisites for the viewer are
introductory knowledge about the normal curve, ability
to plot data on a coordinate system, and ability to draw
a line of best fit through this plotted data.
Natrella, Experimental Statistics (NBS Handbook 91.
1963); Santner, An Introduction to Normal Probability
Paper (EPA Training Manual, 1971); Harter, Expected
Values of Normal Order Statistics (ARL Technical Report,
1960).
18 minute tape and 38 slides; also script, instructions
and problem solution for Discussion Leader, 2 pp., and
a problem sheet with associated materials for viewers, 5
pp. Include the number of expected viewers on the loan
request form.
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DETERMINATION OF CHEMICAL
OXYGEN DEMAND
XT-48
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
A basic presentation of the laboratory technique involved
in test procedures for all levels of COD. Sequence of
topics is: method summary, sample handling and
preservation, interferences, apparatus, preparation of
reagents, step-wise procedure, example of calculations,
and treatment of mercury-containing test wastes.
(1971)
Beginning laboratory personnel and wastewater
treatment plant operators.
Standard Methods (1971); EPA Methods Manual
(1971); Dean, et.al., Environmental Science and
Technology (1971); Burns, eta!., JWPCF (1965).
22 minute tape and 80 slides; also script and reprint
Dean, et.al.: "Disposal of Mercury Wastes from Water
Laboratories," 2 pp.
BASIC STATISTICS - PART I
XT-49
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Part One of a two-part series. Topics: analytical results
as samples of a number population; some requirements
for valid data; construction of frequency tables,
histograms and polygons; normal distribution curves; use
of normal probability paper; definition and determination
of the mode, median, and mean as measures of central
tendency. (1972)
Laboratory personnel (chemistry) and others who need
basic information about (1) graphical techniques for
summarizing data and (2) the determination of central
tendency statistics.
Natrella, Experimental Statistics (1963); Snedecor,
Statistical Methods (1946); Fisher, Statistical Methods
for Research Workers (1958); Freund and Williams,
Modern Business Statistics (1958).
20 minute tape and 46 slides; also script, instructions
and problem solutions for Discussion Leader, 2 pp., and
an outline, 5 pp., worksheet, i p., and problem sheet, i p.,
for Viewers, include the number of expected viewers on
the loan request form.
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BASIC STATISTICS - PART II
XT-50
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Part Two of a two-part series. Topics: definitions and
step-by-step instructions for Viewer to calculate
dispersion statistics (the range, deviation of data and of
the mean, variance, and standard deviation of data and
of the mean); contrasts among them and criteria for
choosing which to calculate; application of mean and
standard deviation as estimates of normal distribution
parameters; and a summary of Parts I and II. (1972)
Laboratory personnel (chemistry) and others who need
basic information about the calculation of dispersion
statistics.
Natrella, Experimental Statistics (1963); Dixon and
Massey, Introduction to Statistical Analysis (1951);
Snedecor, Statistical Methods (1946); Fisher, Statistical
Methods for Research Workers (1958); Freund and
Williams, Modern Business Statistics (1958).
30-minute tape and 59 slides; also script, instructions
and problem solutions for Discussion Leader, 2 pp., and
an outline, 5 pp., work sheet, I p., and problem sheet, I
p., for Viewers. Include the number of expected viewers
on the loan request form.
USE OF THE SPECTRONIC 20
SPECTROPHOTOMETER
XT-51
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
The stepwtse use of the spectrophotometer including
warm-up procedures, adjustments prior to use, making
measurements and changing the photo tube. (1972)
Beginning laboratory personnel and wastewater
treatment plant operators.
REFERENCE: Bausch and Lomb Instrument Manual.
NOTES:
10 minute tape and 35 slides, also script.
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THE DETERMINATION OF
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
XT-54
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
An introduction to the BOD Test. Topics include reasons
for making the determination, the preparation of dilution
water, seeding techniques, sample pretreatment and
dilution, and calculations. (1972)
Beginning laboratory personnel and wastewater
treatment plant operators.
Standard Methods (1971); EPA Methods Manual
(1971).
13 minute tape and 71 slides, also script.
DETERMINATION OF GREASE AND OIL
XT-56
ABSTRACT: The laboratory procedure to determine grease and oil.
Topics are: terminology, problems caused by grease and
oil in wastewater treatment, sampling and preservation,
apparatus, the stepwise procedure and calculations.
(Rev. 3/74)
FOR:
Beginning laboratory personnel and wastewater
treatment plant operators.
REFERENCE: EPA Methods Manual (1971); Standard Methods
(1971).
NOTES:
15 minute tape and 54 slides, also script.
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DETERMINATION OF
SUSPENDED SOLIDS
XT-57
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
The laboratory procedure to determine suspended solids.
Topics are: importance of suspended solids to water
quality, sampling, apparatus, the step-wise procedure
and calculations. (1973)
Beginning laboratory personnel and wastewater
treatment plant operators.
EPA Methods Manual (1971); Standard Methods
(1971).
10 minute tape and 40 slides, also script.
DETERMINATION OF
TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON
XT-59
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Use of a Carbonaceous Analyzer to determine organic
materials in water. Topics: BOD, COD, TOC tests defined
and contrasted, steps of TOC determination, functions
of instrument components, injection syringe
characteristics, sampling and preservation, stepwise
procedure to prepare and use a calibration graph to
determine carbon in samples, sample pretreatment,
discussion of two types of analyzers and calculations
using data from each. (1973)
Beginning laboratory personnel and wastewater
treatment plant operators.
EPA Methods Manual (1971); Standard Methods
(1971); Williams, Paper: 21st Instrument Society of
America Conf., N.Y., (1966).
13 minute tape and 62 slides, also script.
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PROCESS CONTROL DEMANDS (PART A)
XT-60
ABSTRACT:
Introduction to a series on operational control of an
activated sludge process. A plant schematic is used to
present the effects of return sludge flow adjustments on
sludge concentrations, sludge detention times, process
equilibrium, sludge characteristics, and final effluent
quality. (1972)
Experienced wastewater works operators who wish to
upgrade plant performance and to increase their own
knowledge and skills.
This is an advance presentation of elements of a book
being developed by Mr. Alfred W. West, P.E., Chief, Waste
Treatment Branch, National Field Investigations Center—
Cincinnati, Ohio (45268), Office of Enforcement and
General Counsel, EPA.
NOTES: 10 minute tape and 36 slides, also script.
PROCESS CONTROL DEMANDS (PART B) XT-61
FOR:
REFERENCE:
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
One of a series, this unit presents the derivation of mixing
formulae that will be used in subsequent sections to
develop the return sludge flow demand formula used in
operational control of an activated sludge process. A
schematic is used to illustrate components of the
formulae and to develop a final mass balance ratio of
return sludge concentration to mixed liquor
concentration in terms of clarifier sludge percentage.
Simple mixing formulae are then derived for each of the
three factors along with example calculations. (1972)
Experienced wastewater works operators who wish to
upgrade plant performance and to increase their own
knowledge and skills.
This is an advance presentation of elements of a book
being developed by Mr. Alfred W. West, P.E., Chief, Waste
Treatment Branch, National Field Investigations Center—
Cincinnati, Ohio (45268), Office of Enforcement and
General Counsel, EPA.
15 minute tape and 40 slides, also script.
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ALKALINITY
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
XT-66
A general consideration of alkalinity in water supplies
including sources and effects, summary of laboratory
determinations, classification systems for hydroxide,
carbonate and bicarbonate, and applications of alkalinity
data. (1973)
Professionai chemists and sanitary engineers.
Sawyer and McCarty, Chemistry for Sanitary Engineers
(Book-1967); Standard Methods (1971); EPA Methods
Manual (1971).
11 minute tape and 66 slides, also script.
DETERMINATION OF AMMONIA NITROGEN
XT-67
ABSTRACT:
Determination of ammonia concentrations of 1-25
mg/liter. Topics are summary of method, the required
laboratory apparatus and reagents, the stepwise
procedure, and an example of calculating ammonia
nitrogen from test results. (1973)
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Beginning laboratory personnel
treatment plant operators.
EPA Methods Manual (1971).
and wastewater
8 minute tape and 45 slides, also script.
DETERMINATION OF ALKALINITY
XT-68
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
The laboratory procedure to determine alkalinity
electrometrically to an end point of pH 4.5. Topics are:
alkalinity fundamentals and titration curves, sampling,
apparatus, the stepwise procedure, calculation formula,
and applications of alkalinity data. (1973)
Beginning laboratory personnel and wastewater
treatment plant operators.
EPA Methods Manual (1971); ASTM Standards (1970);
Standard Methods (1971); Sawyer and McCarty,
Chemistry for Sanitary Engineers (Book-1967).
NOTES:
15 minute tape and 74 slides, also script.
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pH METER - LABORATORY OPERATION
ABSTRACT:
XT-69
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Introduction to the theoretical concepts of pH
measurement. Designed to be shown as supplemental
information for laboratory session on pH measurements
in Environmental Monitoring Procedures course for
wastewater treatment plant operators. Sequence shows
set-up, calibration and operational procedures for
portable type pH meter. (1974)
Wastewater treatment plant operators learning to
perform this operation.
Standard Methods (1971)
11 minute tape and 50 slides, also script.
DETERMINATION OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN—
POLAROGRAPHIC PROBE METHOD
XT-83
ABSTRACT:
FOR:
REFERENCE:
NOTES:
Basic procedure for set-up, calibration and use of YSl
oxygen meter for the determination of dissolved oxygen
in a sample of wastewater treatment plant effluent
Designed to be shown as supplemental information for
laboratory session on dissolved oxygen measurements in
Environmental Monitoring Procedures Course. (1974)
Wastewater treatment plant operators learning to
perform this procedure.
Standard Methods (1971); Yellow Springs Instrument
Co. Instruction Manual (Model 54).
6 minute tape and 30 slides (estimated*), also script.
Available by November 1, 1974.
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REPRODUCTION OF UNITS
Units designated as COPYRIGHT MATERIAL MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
but can be purchased from:
Water Pollution Control Federation
3900 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
Margin For Safety
Set of 45 slides and 1 script $11.50
The Safe WAY
Set of 39 slides and 1 script $11.50
Safety Program Guide and Why a Safety
Program in Every Water Pollution Control
Works
Set of 66 slides and 2 scripts $16.50
(Contact Mrs. Eileen Hopewell, address on page 25, for information about
copies of the taped narrations for this series on Safety.)
Brand Studios
1208 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45210
Tape Slide Presentations—
How to Make Them (Elco Optisonics)
Set of SO slides and 1 tape $38.50
The other instructional units and associated materials may be
reproduced. If loaned slides o«- tapes are used for copy processes, loss
of quality may result. Contact Mrs. Eileen Hopewell (address on page 25)
for information about obtaining copies of slides and tapes.
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LOAN INFORMATION
To borrow an instructional unit, use the request form included in the
catalog and address it to your Regional EPA Manpower Development and
Training Officer:
Region II - EPA
MD&T Officer
Air & Water Prog.
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New York, NY 10007
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Air & Water Prog.
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If an instructional unit is not available through the Regional EPA
Manpower Office, it can be borrowed from:
Mrs. Eileen Hopewefl
USEPA - Water Program Operations
Municipal Permits and Operations Div.
National Training Center
Cincinnati, OH 45268
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There is no charge for use of the Audiovisual Instructional Units. However,
the BORROWER assumes financial responsibility for the value of all
loaned equipment and instructional materials.
Unless special arrangements are made with the loaning office, units
should be returned within two weeks. Return the unit by REGISTERED,
CERTIFIED or INSURED MAIL IMMEDIATELY after use.
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AUDIOVISUAL INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT
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intended Use:
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BORROWER'S NAME
Title ___^___
Organization
UJ
Address
(Zip)
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Area Code):
There is no charge for use of the Audiovisual Instructional Units. However,
the BORROWER assumes financial responsibility for the value of all
loaned equipment and instructional materials.
Unless special arrangements are made with the loaning office, units
should be returned within two weeks. Return the unit by REGISTERED,
CERTIFIED or INSURED MAIL IMMEDIATELY after use.
EPA-171 (Cin)
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