Wastewater and Reuse (2500228) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Contents
Introduction to sanitation networks. Regulations regarding wastewater and reuse. Molecular techniques for characterizing pathogens. Biological characterization of the receiving environment according to the tools proposed in the Framework Directive (Biological Monitoring Working Party - BMWP). Bases and foundations of the adaptation of biological indices to the control and management of treatment plants There will be problems in class and problems solved on the concepts of the introductory part (water generation, microbiological quality, biological indices).
Specific Objectives
Acquire theoretical and practical concepts of the physical and chemical characterization of water. Theoretical and numerical foundations of microbiological quality assessment and numerical tools for determining the quality of the receiving environment. Know how to calculate the amount of water produced in a given scenario and use the numerical tools to determine the quality of the receiving environment.
Dedication
7h Large group + 2h Medium group + 12h 36m Self StudyDescription and design of autonomous sanitation facilities. Definition, design and operation of sanitation for small communities: Biofilm processes, both fixed and mobile (percolating filters, biodiscs, etc.). Definition and design of natural purification systems: constructed wetlands, upstream flow anaerobic reactors land application systems and lagooning Operation, design and operation of activated sludge processes in all their variants: complete mixing, piston flow, staggered feeding, prolonged aeration, contact-stabilization and double stage. Nutrient removal. Design of secondary decanters. Main operating problems of the activated sludge process: foams, bulking, dispersed growth. Up-grade strategies for facilities that have become small (MBBR, Membrane systems) The sizing of the most common small and large scale sanitation systems will be done.
Specific Objectives
Know at a theoretical and practical level the sanitation systems of small urban centers. Know the theoretical concepts of sanitation in large urban centers. Know the numerical approach to the design of sanitation systems
Dedication
16h Large group + 5h Medium group + 29h 24m Self StudyStudy, design and operation of the sludge line of a treatment plant, including thickening, stabilization, conditioning and dehydration. Deepening in biotechnologies for sludge stabilization: anaerobic digestion and composting Numerical approximation of sewage sludge treatment systems
Specific Objectives
Know the theoretical concepts related to the management of sludge in a sanitation system. Know the sizing process of sludge treatment systems
Dedication
3h Large group + 2h Medium group + 7h Self StudyDescription of the operation of a wastewater regeneration plant. Reuse of regenerated water. Two case studies. KISS CONSORTIUM MODEL - REUSE IN THE COSTA BRAVA. Barcelona aquifer recharge model PLANTA DEL PRAT Numerical approach to the processes of regeneration and re-use of wastewater
Specific Objectives
Know the process and strategies to use the purified water for beyond the discharge into the receiving environment. Design regeneration systems.
Dedication
12h Large group + 3h Medium group + 21h Self StudyDetermination of kinetic parameters of microbial populations in sludge systems activities by respirometry (OUR test) Determination of microbial activity in natural treatment systems using the fluorescein diacetate technique
Specific Objectives
Know the practical procedure and calculations to determine the oxygen consumption of a microbial population. Know the practical procedure and calculations to determine the microbial activity of a population of bacteria.
Dedication
4h Laboratory classes + 5h 36m Self StudyVisit to the facilities of the El Prat WWTP, which have a wastewater treatment system and water regeneration system.
Specific Objectives
See on foot the concepts and processes learned in class.
Dedication
6h Laboratory classes + 8h 23m Self Study