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School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Now offering two distinct diplomas: Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering

Unit Operations for Water and Wastewater Treatment

Course Information:

Course ID: ENVE 324
Type of course: Required course
Semester: Spring
Credits: 4
ΕCTS: 5
Teaching Hours: Th=2, E=1, L=4/2

Instructor: Assignment pending

Laboratory Execises: E. Koukouraki, K. Tyrovola

Textbooks (Eudoxus):

  • Book [18549053]: Μηχανική υγρών αποβλήτων, Τόμος Α΄, Metcalf & Eddy 
  • Book [18548788]: Ποιοτικά χαρακτηριστικά και επεξεργασία νερού, Μήτρακας Μανασής

Eclass:

  •  Registration required

Course contents:

  • Basic principles in water and wastewater treatment
  • Flow equalization
  • Screening
  • Sedimentation
    • Discrete solids sedimentation – Grid chamber design
    • Flocculants settling – Primary sedimentation tank design
    • Zone settling– Secondary sedimentation tank design
  • Floatation
  • Deep-bed filtration
  • Surface filtration in
  • Filter-press – Belt Filter-press
  • Vacuum filters
  • Membrane separation (Reverse Osmosis, Ultrafiltration)

Laboratory Exercises:

Two laboratory exercises - individual reports: 100% of the Lab grade

Assessment and grading method:

  • Lab work, 20% of the grade
  • Project, 10% of the grade
  • Final open-book written exam, 70% of the grade

Last modification: 06-09-2018