Biological Treatment

Year
4
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
02006454
Subject Area
Environmental Technologies
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Fluid Mechanics, Hydrology and Water Resources, Water Supply and Drainage Systems.

Teaching Methods

Lectures on theoretical aspects detailed exposition of the concepts, principles and theories, using visual aids, and resolution of practical problems that help to understand the theoretical presentation.

Theoretical-practical classes in which students, under the guidance of teachers, solve some practical problems.

Tutorial classes for case studies.

Learning Outcomes

To provide students with knowledge of fundamental principles and methodologies of environmental engineering, in wastewater treatment, to be considered in the context of future Environmental Engineers.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Quantification, composition and characterization of wastewater: Quantities of wastewater; Components of wastewater; Characterisation of wastewater and biomass.

2. Fundamentals of biological treatment of wastewater: Introduction; Conversions on  biological reactors; Conversion heterotrophic aerobic of organic matter; Nitrification; Denitrification; Biological removal of phosphorus; Anaerobes Processes.

3. Activated sludge systems: Balance mass; Concepts and definitions related to the activated sludge systems; Types of activated sludge systems; Mathematical models of activated sludge systems.

4. Biofilm reactors: Kinetics of biofilms; Kinetic parameters of biofilms; Diffusion in the liquid film; Diffusion of electron donor and receptor; Kinetics of biofilters; Mass balances applied to biofilm reactors; Concepts and definitions; Types of treatment systems; Project of biofilm reactors for removal dissolved organic matter.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Simão Antunes do Carmo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam or Midterm exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

"Tratamentos Biológicos - Apontamentos para o MIEA" – Jorge Temido.

"Tratamentos Biológicos- Apontamentos das Aulas" - Pedro Tavares

"Biological Wastewater Treatment" - Grady,C.P.L., Daigger,G.T.& Lim,H.C.

"Wastewater Engineering-Treatment and Reuse" - Metcalf & Eddy Inc.

"Wastewater Treatment-Biological and Chemical Processes" - Henze, M., Harremoes,P., Jansen, J.C.& Arvin, E.