PurdueX: Nutrient Removal and Resource Recovery in Wastewater
This course introduces nutrient removal principles used in biological wastewater treatment plants.
- Duration
- 5 weeks
- Price Value
- $ 750
- Difficulty Level
- Advanced
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.
Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction to Nitrification and Denitrification
Week 2: Phosphorus Removal Techniques and Processes
Week 3: Techniques in Nutrient and Metal Recovery
Week 4: Anaerobic Digestion - Process and Microbiology
Week 5: Introduction to Biofuels - Bioethanol, Biodiesel, and Innovative Techniques
