WATR06010 2018 Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Full Title
Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Transcript Title
Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Code
WATR06010
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
WATR - Water Studies
Department
ESCI - Environmental Science
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2018 - Full Academic Year 2018-19
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Brian McCann, Mel Casserly, Noel Connaughton
Programme Membership
SG_SWAST_C06 000000 Higher Certificate in Science in Wastewater Treatment Operations
SG_SWAST_C06 000000 Higher Certificate in Science in Wastewater Treatment Operations
SG_SWAST_E06 201800 Certificate in Wastewater Treatment Operations
SG_SWAST_E06 201800 Certificate in Science in Wastewater Treatment Operations
SG_SWAST_E06 201800 Certificate in Wastewater Treatment Operations
SG_SWATE_C06 201800 Higher Certificate in Science in Water and Waste Water Operations
SG_SWAST_E06 201900 Certificate in Wastewater Treatment Operations
SG_SWATE_C06 201900 Higher Certificate in Science in Water and Waste Water Operations
SG_SWATE_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Science in Water and Waste Water Operations
SG_SWAST_E06 202100 Certificate in Wastewater Treatment Operations
SG_SWATE_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Science in Water and Waste Water Operations
Description
This module explains the fundamental characteristics and operational processes for a range of advanced wastewater treatment processes for the additional removal of organic material, suspended solids and nutrients compared to conventional systems. Topics covered include replacement/upgrading of existing systems to address more stringent effluent requirements and/or drive greater efficiencies, the use of chemicals to remove phosphorus, enhanced biological removal of phosphorus and/or nitrogen, moving bed biofilm reactors, filtration, membrane, adsorption and advanced oxidation technologies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Describe the range of advanced wastewater treatment processes and explain where and when they can be used effectively and efficiently
2.
Illustrate how various enhanced biological systems for the reduction/removal of phosphorus and/or nitrogen can be integrated with conventional wastewater treatment systems
3.
Outline how inorganic coagulants are used to remove phosphorus from wastewater, compute appropriate doses and explain how the system should be operated and monitored
4.
Illustrate how tertiary filtration systems operate and explain how the system should be operated and monitored
5.
Discuss how advanced wastewater treatment systems should be operated, monitored, trouble-shooted and managed to achieve legal, environmental and economic objectives.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered using blended learning techniques. This will include online lectures (via Adobe Connect or similar), workshops and site visits augmented by independent learning and directed learning. This approach is expected to address student-learning needs. Moodle will be used to upload educational material (i.e. presentations and recordings of online lectures plus supplementary reading material) and as a means of assessment (e.g. quizzes, uploading assignments and journals). This blended approach (lectures and workshops) brings students together to facilitate group learning.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 40% Continuous Assessment and 60% Final Exam.
Assessment will consist of two MCQs in weeks 4 - 6 and 8 - 10.
A practical assignment issued in weeks 3 - 4 must be submitted in weeks 10 - 12.
Repeat Assessments
Repeat Continuous Assessment and/or Final Exam.
Indicative Syllabus
1. Describe the range of advanced wastewater treatment processes and explain where and when they can be used effectively and efficiently
- Forms of Nitrogen and Phosphorus present at various stages of wastewater.treatment
- Range of Tertiary Physical, Chemical and Microbiological processes
2. Illustrate how various enhanced biological systems for the reduction/removal of phosphorus and/or nitrogen can be integrated with conventional wastewater treatment systems
- Sequencing of environmental conditions (i.e. aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic), Process Schematics, Intermittent Aeration, modified Oxidation Ditches, SBRs (full batch, upflow displacement, aerobic granular sludge) and RBCs.
- Processes such as Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE), A2/O, Step Feed, Modified Bardenpho, UCT, Anamox and PhoStrip.
3. Outline how inorganic coagulants are used to remove phosphorus from wastewater, compute appropriate doses and explain how the system should be operated and monitored
Typical chemicals used, how/why they work, doses required, addition points, storage requirements, calibration of dosing systems, monitoring and process optimisation, sludge production.
4. Illustrate how tertiary filtration systems operate and explain how the system should be operated and monitored
· Treatment objectives, operation, monitoring and process optimisation, backwash water production.
· Legal, technical and economic requirements that necessitate the use of advanced wastewater treatment systems
5. Discuss how advanced wastewater treatment systems should be operated, monitored, trouble-shooted and managed to achieve legal, environmental and economic objectives.
· Review of relevant national and international best practice Design and Operating Standards
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCQ1 (week 4 - 6) | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 10 % | OnGoing | 1,2 |
| 2 | MCQ2 (week 8 - 10) | Coursework Assessment | Multiple Choice/Short Answer Test | 10 % | OnGoing | 3,4 |
| 3 | Practical Assignment (week 10 - 12) | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 20 % | OnGoing | 5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FT | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | Online | Online Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Directed Learning | Online | Directed Learning | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Workshop / Seminar | Not Specified | Attendance at Workshop | 4 | Once Per Module | 0.27 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.27 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2012-12-16 Membrane Processes for Water Reuse McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0071748954 ISBN-13 9780071748957
2012-12-16 Membrane Processes for Water Reuse McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0071748954 ISBN-13 9780071748957
Title: Membrane Processes for Water Reuse <>Binding: Hardcover <>Author: Anthony Wachinski <>Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL Professional
Recommended Reading
2013-10-16 Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0073401188 ISBN-13 9780073401188
2013-10-16 Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 0073401188 ISBN-13 9780073401188
Module Resources
Journal Resources
Not relevant
URL Resources
A range of manufacturer and national/international regulator websites providing technical details of advanced wastewater treatment systems will be uploaded directly to the subject Moodle page by the lecturer as required.
Other Resources
Not relevant
Additional Information
Not relevant