Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

This free online course examines water treatment technologies and their applications, such as producing usable water from wastewater. The course covers the theories and principles involved in wastewater treatment. Topics include wastewater treatment units, treatment systems and processes, re-use criteria and recycling. This course will be of interest to those studying engineering or environmental-related subjects.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

Introduction to Wastewater

In this module, learning expectations and the basics of wastewater management, including terms, definitions and distinctions are discussed.; Module

Wastewater Generation and Characteristics

In this module, you will learn how wastewater is generated, estimating quantities and how this data is used to design sewerage systems.; Module

Quality Parameters

In this module, learn about the parameters used to measure the quality of wastewater.; Module

Pollutants in Wastewater

In this module, the fate and transport of contaminants discharged in rivers or streams and how they can be monitored.; Module

Preliminary and Primary Treatments

In this module, cases and conditions of mass balance and reactors and steps involved in preliminary and primary treatments of wastewater.; Module

Secondary Treatments

In this module, secondary treatments; principles and processes involved in the use of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants, to remove organic matter.; Module

Anaerobic Process

In this module, anaerobic processes in wastewater treatment, including types of microorganisms and how they function in anaerobic reactors.; Module

Sludge Management

In this module, learn about sludge management processes; processing, thickening, stabilization, conditioning, dewatering and hygienisation.; Module

Tertiary (Advanced) Treatment Processes

In this module, tertiary or advanced treatments of wastewater, including nitrification-denitrification, adsorption, membrane processes and chemical treatment solutions.; Module

Current Treatment Approaches

In this module, learn about alternative wastewater treatment processes that are becoming more popular due to their inherent advantages.; Module

Wastewater Recycling

In this module, learn about trends in wastewater recycling and reuse, including risks, challenges and global practices.; Module

Technology Selection and Decision Making

In this module, learn about the risks and challenges in wastewater recycling, including technology selection, decision making and public acceptance.; Module

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