ENVR07058 2019 Wastewater Management
Full Title
Wastewater Management
Transcript Title
Wastewater Management
Code
ENVR07058
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
ENVR - Environmental Science
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2019 - Full Academic Year 2019-20
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Ann-Marie Duddy, Declan Feeney, Frances Lucy, Lisa Cronin, Noel Connaughton
Programme Membership
SG_SENVI_J07 201900 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management (Add-on)
SG_SENVI_J07 202300 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
Description
This module describes the nature, sources and composition of contaminants in municipal and industrial wastewater as well as end products arising from treatment. The module explains how to monitor and quantify pollutants and monitor the efficiency of technologies employed to ensure compliance with legislation. The module also explains the function and basic design parameters of the most commonly used processes for the treatment of wastewater and residuals (sludge).
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Distinguish between preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment processes and assess the capacity of existing treatment processes based on established design criteria.
2.
Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of a range of water and wastewater sludge treatment processes and how these residues should be managed.
3.
Assess the appropriateness of a range of intensive and extensive wastewater treatment processes appropriate for on-site treatment of wastewater from domestic and small commercial and industrial operations.
4.
Discuss the use of the monitoring of critical control points and the application of a management system approach in the operation and management of wastewater treatment facilities.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered part-time. This will include lectures, augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student learning needs. Moodle will be used as a repository of educational resources and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals).
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 50% Continuous Assessment and 50% Final Exam
There are two separate MCQs worth 15% each.
There is one continuous assessment assignment (20%) (either individual or group) requiring the practical application of the theory to either the design of a new wastewater system and/or assessment of an existing facility based on design or monitoring data and/or site visits to installations.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Theory Exam.
Module Dependencies
Incompatibles
Indicative Syllabus
Distinguish between preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment processes and assess the capacity of existing treatment processes based on established design criteria.
Wastewater treatment processes (preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary; suspended and attached growth).
Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of a range of wastewater sludge treatment processes and how these residues should be managed.
Sludge characteristics and various treatment processes - thickening, dewatering, digestion, composting, alkali stabilisation, thermal drying, nutrient management planning.
Assess the appropriateness of a range of intensive and extensive wastewater treatment processes appropriate for on-site treatment of wastewater from domestic and small commercial and industrial operations.
Assessing the suitability of a site for a proposed on-site wastewater treatment system. Septic tank systems and percolation areas. Secondary biological treatment systems - package treatment plants, rotating biological contactors, sequencing batch reactors, constructed wetlands.
Discuss the use of the monitoring of critical control points and the application of a management system approach in the operation and management of wastewater treatment facilities.
Practical issues associated with the operation of treatment facilities, including on-going monitoring to assess plant efficiency and effectiveness, technical trouble-shooting, legislative compliance, energy management, cost controls, health and safety issues and overview of management systems applicable to the operation of wastewater treatment plants.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCQs and Class Discussions | Formative | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 0 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
| 2 | MCQ1 | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 15 % | Week 3 | 1,2 |
| 3 | Site Visits & Team or Individual Assignments | Coursework Assessment | Written Report/Essay | 20 % | OnGoing | 3,4 |
| 4 | MCQ2 | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 15 % | Week 12 | 1,2 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Theory Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Not Specified | Online Lectures | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Review of Site Data/Reports/Site Visits | 7.5 | Twice Per Semester | 1.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
Water Science and Technology: An Introduction CRC Press
Water Science and Technology: An Introduction CRC Press
Recommended Reading
2013-09-03 Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0073401188 ISBN-13 9780073401188
2013-09-03 Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0073401188 ISBN-13 9780073401188
Recommended Reading
2013-07-18 Water and Wastewater Technology Pearson Education Limited
ISBN 1292021047 ISBN-13 9781292021041
2013-07-18 Water and Wastewater Technology Pearson Education Limited
ISBN 1292021047 ISBN-13 9781292021041
Recommended Reading
2007-01 Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment IWA Publishing
ISBN 9781843391623 ISBN-13 1843391627
2007-01 Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment IWA Publishing
ISBN 9781843391623 ISBN-13 1843391627
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Relevant extracts from Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Wastewater Treatment Manuals
Irish EPA (2018) Draft Code of Practice - Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (Population Equivalent < 10) (Nov. 2018)
Irish Water Technical Specifications
Technical specifications for a range of On-Site Wastewater Treatment systems
Licences and Permits issued for wastewater treatment facilities
Irish EPA reports on the performance and management of wastewater facilities
Journal Resources
None
URL Resources
Relevant links are available on the subject Moodle Page
Other Resources
Compulsory to attend all site visits to wastewater treatment facilities
Additional Information
None