Course description
Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering: Physicochemical Technology
This introductory environmental science, environmental engineering and municipal engineering course will explore how physicochemical technology and techniques are applied to water and wastewater treatment. We will explore the basic calculation method, composition of structures and operation characteristics, and the latest advancements in water and wastewater treatment technology. Main physicochemical units, including coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, flotation, filtration, disinfection, oxidation and reduction, membrane separation and ionic exchange, will be covered.
"Water Treatment Engineering" is a main professional course offered by Tsinghua University for students majoring in environmental engineering, environmental science, municipal engineering and other related majors, including two parts: physical and chemical treatment technology and biochemical treatment technology. "Water Treatment Engineering - Physical and Chemical Technology" aims to comprehensively teach students the basic principles and characteristics of the main physical and chemical treatment technology units in water and wastewater treatment, the basic calculation methods and application range of the process, the composition and operation characteristics of the main structures, typical The latest research progress at home and abroad on water and wastewater treatment processes and related technologies. The main physicochemical technology units introduced in this course include: coagulation, sedimentation and clarification, air flotation, filtration, disinfection, ion exchange, membrane separation, redox and adsorption.
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Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
- Principles of Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Engineering Monitoring
- Water Treatment Microbiology
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Tsinghua University, a partner institute of Trinity College.
5-6 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$139
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
- Basic principles and characteristics of physicochemical technology in water and wastewater treatment
- Composition of structures and operation characteristics
- Technological advancements in water and wastewater treatment technology
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