Water treatment and wastewater by-products sector

Present the main processes involved in treating liquid effluents and treating and managing the by-products generated. This course is based on learning about the overall environmental impact of water resource management, wastewater, and treatment by-products. The design and implementation of treatment processes are addressed through the urban and industrial water cycle.

Skills acquired: (i) knowledge of water treatment and co-product processes; (ii) overall ecological balance (material/energy) associated with the domestic water cycle.

 

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 18

            TD: 9

            TP: 0

            Land: 0

final exam: written exam (80%)

continuous assessment (20%)

Program

1. Issues relating to the domestic and industrial water cycle
2. Concept of water treatment process
3. Concepts of gas and sludge treatment processes
4. Overall environmental impact associated with treatment processes

Face-to-face classes with renowned speakers in the field.

Bringing together all the skills needed to take a systematic approach to the issue of domestic water management and wastewater treatment byproducts.

Work in groups of three on a specific and proven water pollution issue.