WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DESIGN

Course Description

This course introduces the students to the principles of wastewater treatment and pollution control, with particular emphasis on municipal wastewater treatment. At the end of the course, students should have a thorough understanding of both liquid wastewater treatment processes as well as biosolids handling, treatment and disposal. That understanding should enable students to undertake process design activities as well as pursue and explore further research areas in the field. This course include; design of wastewater treatment processes including primary treatment, biofilm reactor tecnology and design, suspended-growth biological treatment and design, integrated biological treatment and disinfection, plant layout and hydraulic considerations. Also, example designs from local wastewater treatment plants and technical trips.

WASTEWATER ENGINEERING DESIGN

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Design of Activated-Sludge Process
2. 02 Design of BOD Removal and Nitrification Precesses
3. 03 Design of Biological Nitrogen Removal Processes
4. 04 Design of Biological Phosphorus Removal Processes
5. 05 Design of Attached Growth Biological Treatment Processes
6. 06 Fundamental design of Anaerobic Treatment Processes

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 "Design of Municipial Wastewater Treatment Plants: Volume 2: Liquid Treatment Processes", Fifth Edition, Albert B. Pincince, 2010, McGraw Hill
2. 02 "Waterwater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse", G. Tchobanoglous, F.L. Burton, H.D. Stensel, Fourth Edition, 2003, McGraw Hill.
3. 03 "Anaerobic Reactors", Carlos Augusto de Lemos Chernicharo, 2007, IWA Publising.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Design of Activated-Sludge Process SOLO 5
2. L02 Design of BOD Removal and Nitrification Precesses SOLO 5
3. L03 Design of Biological Nitrogen Removal Processes SOLO 5
4. L04 Design of Biological Phosphorus Removal Processes SOLO 5
5. L05 Design of Attached Growth Biological Treatment Processes SOLO 5
6. L06 Fundamental design of Anaerobic Treatment Processes SOLO 5

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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