Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IYTS1102 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | EY 2014 / 2015 I-YT 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2012V / 2013 YT 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 / 4 (2013-2014 / 2014-2015 / 2015-2016 / 2016-2017 / 2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta / Laaja, Martti |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-YT-3N, I-YT-4N | 2012-08-27 – 2013-03-01 | Pekka Sten | Finnish | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
| 2 | I-YT-4N | 2014-10-27 – 2015-03-07 | Pekka Sten | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-10-31 |
| 3 | I-YT-4N | 2015-10-26 – 2016-03-12 | Pekka Sten | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30 |
| 4 | I-YT-4V | 2015-10-26 – 2016-03-12 | Pekka Sten | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30 |
| 5 | I-EY-3N, I-YT-4N | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | Pekka Sten | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 |
| 6 | I-YT-3N, I-YT-4N | 2018-10-22 – 2019-03-08 | Pekka Sten | Finnish | 2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17 |
| 3001 | YT2018-4A | 2021-11-01 – 2022-02-27 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
| 3002 | YT2019-4, YT2019-4A, YT2019-4B | 2022-11-01 – 2023-03-01 | Irma Hyry, Pekka Sten | Finnish | 2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10 |
| 3003 | YT2020-4, YT2020-4A, YT2020-4B | 2023-08-30 – 2023-12-17 | Irma Hyry | Finnish | 2023-08-01 – 2023-09-06 |
The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2023-2024
Learning Outcomes
The student gets acquainted with potable water treatment as well as municipal wastewater treatment and treatment of effluents in some industries.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student´s work is 108 h, which contains 56 h of contact studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Chemistry in Technology, Chemistry Laboratory Exercises, Water Laboratory Exercises, Water Chemistry, Introduction to Technical Mathematics
Water Laboratory Exercises is studied parallelly.
Contents
Raw- and treated water quality. The most essential unit processes and operations in water and wastewater treatment paying attention also to the related fundamental phenomena, e.g., the phenomena taking place at the solidwater interface. Typical process streams are studied in connection to excursions to waterworks and municipal waste water treatment plant.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material produced by the lecturer, and suitable parts of the following books:
Binnie, C., Kimber, M. & Thomas, H. 2018. Basic water treatment. 6th ed. ICE Publishing.
Katko, T. S. 2013. Hanaa! Suomen vesihuolto - kehitys ja yhteiskunnallinen merkitys. Vesilaitosyhdistys ry. Luvut 2-6 ja 8.
Laukkanen, T., Hartikainen, T., Kostia, S. & Rautio, M. 2003. Ympäristönsuojelun biotekniikka. Mikkelin ammattikorkeakoulu
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, home work, excursions.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Numeric assessment. Exam 80% and excursion reports 20%. It will be possible to improve the grade by active home work.