PurdueX: Nutrient Removal and Resource Recovery in Wastewater

by Purdue University

About this Course

This course focuses on the crucial aspects of nutrient management in wastewater treatment systems. It addresses the issues of excess nitrogen and phosphorus, which lead to problems such as eutrophication, oxygen depletion, and harmful algal blooms. Through the course, learners will acquire comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary for biological nutrient removal as well as resource recovery from wastewater. The course prepares students for practical applications including the design of nutrient removal systems and evaluation of biofuel systems.

At a Glance

Institution: PurdueX
Subject: Engineering
Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: None
Language: English
Video Transcript: English
Associated Skills: Sewage Treatments, Biology, Wastewater

What Students Will Learn

Methods for nitrogen and phosphorus removal from wastewater.
Techniques for resource recovery from wastewater treatment processes.
Understanding of anaerobic digestion processes.
Design and evaluation of biofuel production systems.

Course Coverage

Biological Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal
Resource Recovery Technologies
Designing and Evaluating Biofuel Systems
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Techniques

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for advanced level learners who are interested in wastewater management, environmental engineering, or related fields. It is suitable for engineers, environmental scientists, and policymakers involved or interested in nutrient management in aquatic systems.

Real World Application

Skills from this course can be directly applied in the design and operation of wastewater treatment facilities. Graduates can influence environmental sustainability initiatives by implementing efficient nutrient removal systems. Additionally, knowledge in biofuel production can contribute to alternative energy resources reducing the dependency on non-renewable energy sources.