Course content

Mathematical descriptions of processes. Reactions. Kinetics. Reactor hydraulics. Physical, chemical and biological unit processes which are applied in water and wastewater treatment. Structure and use of unit processes. Modelling of water and wastewater treatment plants. Description of chemical and biological transformations in water and wastewater systems.

Learning outcome

The course aims at those who wish to specialize in water and wastewater treatment. Give an insight and understanding of water and wastewater treatment unit processes. Give the process fundamentals, understanding and training in mathematical modelling of treatment processes.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures combined with assignments and laboratory exercises partially done in groups. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

TVM4116 Fluid Mechanics, TVM4110 Water Chemistry and TVM4125 Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering, Basic Course, or equivalent knowledge.

Course materials

R.L. Droste: Theory and practice of water and wastewater treatment, John Wiley og Sons, 1997.

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