ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING UNIT PROCESSESS

Course Description

The objective of this course is to teach the students the principal wastewater constituents of concern and the fundamentals of the processes involved in biological wastewater treatment. The course content includes the role of microorganisms in biological wastewater treatment, composition and classification of microorganisms, kinetics of bacterial growth, process description of aerobic biodegradation of organic matter, details of activated sludge process, and fundamentals of nitrification, denitrification and biological phosphorus removal. An insight to suspended growth, attached growth, ponds and lagoon systems will be given. The course uses lecture notes and discussions for the theoretical information, exercises and tutorials learning to use the theory in practice and a field trip to a wastewater treatment plant to do visual observations.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING UNIT PROCESSESS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 To list and define the principal constituents of wastewater constituents
2. 02 To classify microorganisms and compute bacterial growth kinetics
3. 03 To explain the theory and fundamental parameters behind carbon removal, nitrification, denitrification and biological phosphorous removal
4. 04 To perform fundamental calculations required for the design of these processes
5. 05 To compare and discuss the characteristics of the processes

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Reynolds, T., Richards P. Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering, PWS Publishing Company ISBN-10:0534948847
2. 02 Metcalf and Eddy Inc., Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and Reuse, 4th Ed., (2003) ISBN-10:0070418780
3. 03 Lecture Notes by Instructor

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To list and define the principal constituents of wastewater constituents
2. L02 To classify microorganisms and compute bacterial growth kinetics
3. L03 To explain the theory and fundamental parameters behind carbon removal, nitrification, denitrification and biological phosphorous removal
4. L04 To perform fundamental calculations required for the design of these processes
5. L05 To compare and discuss the characteristics of the processes

Program Outcomes

1. Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledgein these areas in complex engineering problems
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex environmental problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3. Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating environmental problems or discipline specific research questions.
4. Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language
6. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
7. Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
8. Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
9. Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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