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Course Details
Course Name: Alternative Energy for Water and Wastewater Operations
Course Code: EQ0401WA24
Date of Most Recent Offering: June 27, 2024
Course Overview
Developed as an introduction to the rapidly growing field of non-conventional (non-hydrocarbon based) energy sources, this course will present information on the materials and devices used in alternative energy systems, conversion, storage, and generation. Case studies of real world utility applications right here in New Jersey will be presented!
Featured Topics
- What Do We Mean by Conventional Energy vs. Alternative Energy? Sustainable Energy vs. Clean Energy?
- What are Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells?
- What are Batteries and Super Capacitors?
- How Can Energy be Stored Once it is Generated?
- What Other Energy Sources are Out There?
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who is interested in exploring sources of alternative energy for powering drinking water and wastewater treatment operations can benefit from participating in this course. Past participants have included:
- Construction Managers
- Consultants
- Environmental Engineers
- Environmental Safety and Industrial Hygiene Managers
- Laboratory Managers
- Maintenance Mechanics
- O & M Technicians
- Plant Operators
- Power Engineers
- Project Managers
- Public Works Superintendents
- Sewer Foremen
- Sewerage Authority Supervisors
- Utility Workers
- Wastewater Treatment Facility Managers
- Water Treatment Operators
Meet Your Instructor
Lisa Klein, Ph.D.
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Dr. Lisa C. Klein obtained a BS in Metallurgy in 1973 and a PhD in Ceramics in 1977 from the Material Science and Engineering Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With Rutgers since 1977, she became a full Professor in 1987. The focus of her research is materials for batteries and fuel cells. She has held visiting faculty positions at Sandia National Labs, University of Grenoble, and Hebrew University. In 1998, she received the Achievement Award of the Society of Women Engineers for “breakthrough contributions in sol-gel science and engineering, particularly sol-gel applications in electrolytes, electrochromics, membranes and nanocomposites.” In 2012, she co-edited the volume Sol-Gel Processing for Conventional and Alternative Energy, Springer (New York) with Mario Aparicio of Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio, CSIC, Madrid, Spain, and Andrei Jitianu, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx, NY. She teaches “Introduction to Nanomaterials Science and Engineering,” with an emphasis on energy applications.
Student Reviews
Most useful part of the course: “Understanding pros and cons of alternate energy devices and sources.”
– Past Participant
“[I learned] All the different ways to produce energy, how they work, and how they are used efficiently.”
– Past Participant
Most useful part of the course: “Discussing efficiency in pumps and reducing energy costs in various ways.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Alternative Energy for Water and Wastewater Operations was approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 4 Technical, 2 Management Contact Hours
NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval # 01-011102-30)
NJ Professional Engineers: 6 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits
Pennsylvania
PA Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recertification Hours
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Alternative Energy for Water and Wastewater Operations, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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Assistant Director: Carol Broccoli
848-932-7207
carolbr@njaes.rutgers.edu
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Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.