Water Treatment TechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student is able to identify biological, chemical and mechanical methods of water treatment. The student knows the equipment related to water treatment. The student understands the most common steps and processes involved in water treatment.

Content

-Biological, chemical and mechanical methods in water and waste water treatment
-Suspended solids separation from waste water
-Activated sludge process as part of waste water treatment
-Flocculation, precipitation and flotation
-Filtration, adsorption and ion exchange technology as part of water treatment
-Process water treatment
-Most common chemical purification methods in municipal and industrial applications
-The basics of fresh water treatment in industrial and communities

Qualifications

The student understands the basics of environmental chemistry related to water treatment. The student recognises selected environmental engineering processes and equipment as part of the process.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to name the most common biological, chemical and mechanical water treatment methods. The student knows the basic uses of water treatment equipment and be able to identify their main application. The student knows the main stages of water and waste water treatment and can explain their basic functions in simple terms. The student is able to describe water treatment processes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to describe the principles of biological, chemical and mechanical water treatment processes. The student is able to compare the suitability of different water treatment processes for different applications. The student knows the principles of operation of water treatment equipment and understand their role in the overall process. The student knows the stages of water and wastewater treatment. The student is able to explain the most common purification methods and their importance in water treatment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to select biological, chemical and mechanical water treatment methods for different applications and justify the choices in each case. The student understands in detail the principles of operation of water treatment equipment and is able to optimize them as part of the process. The student understands the steps and processes involved in water treatment in a comprehensive manner. The student is able to assess the different impacts of water treatment on water quality. The student is able to apply water treatment methods according to municipal and industrial needs.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to name the most common biological, chemical and mechanical water treatment methods. The student knows the basic uses of water treatment equipment and be able to identify their main application. The student knows the main stages of water and waste water treatment and can explain their basic functions in simple terms. The student is able to describe water treatment processes.