Plant Optimization TRE 5704-15-04

All Operators, All Superintendents - Process

In this time of increasing budget constraints, the operator and superintendent needs to have some tools available for cost cutting, process optimization, while still meeting all permit parameters. In this course, operators and superintendents will study some example budgets, learn about how to minimize energy use and costs, and develop methods to minimize chemical use and costs. They will also learn about how labor costs and other contract costs contribute to budget expenditures. Students should bring a process flow diagram from their facility, or be prepared to draw one. If a line-item budget from the student's facility is available, students should also bring that to class.