Physical-chemical Treatments

Recommended Prerequisites

Calculus III, Thermodynamics and Phenomena Transport.

Teaching Methods

The teaching is provided through lectures and theoretical-practical classes. In the lectures are exposed theoretical concepts and methodologies in the study of problems, together with some application examples. In theoretical practical classes the students must solve problems for applying concepts learned in the lectures. These classes are also designed to solve more complex problems related to the design of the equipments, in which the work and group discussion are promoted.

Learning Outcomes

Sensitize students to the pollution of water associated with industrial activity and the problems of water use; provide students with knowledge of qualitative and quantitative characterization of physical, chemical and biological pollutants; provide knowledge on the theoretical foundations of the main physical-chemical operations for the treatment of wastewaters; provide the necessary tools for sizing and selection of equipments.

Develop the following skills: the theoretical knowledge, capacity for analysis and synthesis; ability to integrate knowledge to solve practical problems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introduction. Water pollution. Water use. Water resources in Europe

2. Characterization of wastewaters. Types of sampling and storage of samples. Physical characteristics (solids content, smell, temperature, turbidity, and color) and chemical characteristics: organic matter (BOD and COD, etc.) and inorganic matter  (chloride, alkalinity, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, cyanide and heavy metals).

3. Legislation.

4. Treatment processes: classification, removal efficiencies of organic matter and important factors in the selection and evaluation of the processes.

5. Grid systems and equalization.

6. Gravitational sedimentation: interaction solid / fluid, grit chambers and decanters. Flotation. Neutralization of alkaline and acidic effluents. Chemical precipitation, coagulation and flocculation.

7. Adsorption and ion exchange: isothermal equilibrium and saturation curves. Membrane-based processes: ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis.

Head Lecturer(s)

Licínio Manuel Gando de Azevedo Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 15.0%
Mini Tests: 25.0%
Exam: 60.0%

Bibliography

1. Metcalf; L.,  Eddy, H.P. Tchobanoglous, G. Wastewater Enginnering-Treatment, disposal and reuse, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 2002.

2. Eckenfelder, W.W. Industrial water pollution control, 3rd ed, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2000.

3. Ramalho, R.S. Introduction to wastewater treatment Processes. Acad. Press. Inc.,New York, 1977.

4. Sincero, A. P., Sincero, G.A. Physical-chemical treatment of water and wastewater. CRC PRESS, 2003.