Course Description
Engineering science and design related to treatment of drinking water and wastewater as well as the treatment and ultimate disposal of the sludges created during water treatment.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Additional questions on tests and homework. Higher performance expectations on design problems (increased depth and detail).
Athena Title
Environ Engineering Unit Ops
Prerequisite
ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To acquaint students, through classroom lectures, design problems, and laboratory exercises, with the fundamental engineering principles associated with modification of water quality. Emphasis will be placed on basic principles applicable to all water treatment methods. After completion of this course, students should be able to prepare initial design of water treatment facilities suitable for initial reviews and evaluations of alternatives.
Topical Outline
1. Review of Water Use and Quality 2. Quantity of Water and Sewage 3. Quality of Water Supplies 4. Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes 5. Clarification of Water 6. Filtration of Water 7. Miscellaneous Water Treatment Techniques 8. Characteristics of Wastewater 9. Sewage Disposal 10. Preliminary Treatment Systems 11. Primary Treatment Systems 12. Secondary Treatment Systems 13. Sludge Treatment and Disposal 14. Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Syllabus