Environmental Engineering 202: Wastewater Management and Treatment
Description
This module provides the learner with theoretical and applied knowledge relating to the design and operation of the processes associated with municipal
and industrial wastewater treatment, namely preliminary, primary, secondary & tertiary treatment. The module includes practical activities such as
laboratory experiments, visits to modern wastewater treatment plants and experience with the operation of pilot scale wastewater treatment equipment.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the basic principles and practices associated with surface water management and the impact they have on wastewater management.
Determine the source, characteristics and quantities of municipal (public) and industrial (private) wastewater for collection and treatment prior to discharge to the environment.
Describe the fundamental design of the physical and biological processes of preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater.
Appraise physical and biological treatment processes for a conventional public wastewater treatment plant to comply with the requirements of licencing, Irish and EU regulations and Directives.
Optimise the operation, performance, and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, recognise the causes of plant malfunction and poor performance, and assess solutions to improve performance.