Entry requirements

120 credits of which 90 credits in science/engineering, including 20 credits in mathematics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

• account for the history of VA-systems,
• assess different methods for waste-water treatment,
• apply mathematical modeling to analyze different purification processes,
• use simulation tools for waste-water treatment and interpret and evaluate the results,
• explain the importance of the microbiological processes in aerobic and anaerobic purification techniques,
• relate the composition, flow and properties  of waste-water with the consumption in society.

Content

Historical perspective on VA development. The composition, flow and properties of different wastewater as well as potential for resource recovery. Review of different purification methods; mechanical, biological and chemical processes. Modeling and analysis of bioreactors. The activated sludge process. Sedimentation. Microbiological processes including biological nitrogen and phosphorus purification, anaerobic processes and the anammox process. Dimensioning and operational optimization of various process solutions with regard to sustainability. Overview of methods for industrial wastewater treatment. Study visit to a municipal treatment plant.

Instruction

Lectures, laboratory work and assignments. Study visit.

Assessment

Written exam at the end of the course (3.5 credits). Assignments (1 credit). Laboratory work and studyvisit (0.5 credits)