EXT8008 : Water and Wastewater Treatment Principles
EXT8008 : Water and Wastewater Treatment Principles
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To acquire general knowledge of the conventional unit operations employed in water and wastewater treatment, including the scientific engineering principles on which they are based.
Outline Of Syllabus
Classification and significance of impurities in water and wastewater: suspended and dissolved solids, organic and inorganic, trace contaminants, pathogens. Typical concentrations encountered in different generic types of water.
Physical methods for removing particulates: screening and grit removal, sedimentation, filtration.
Chemical dosing: precipitation; coagulation and flocculation processes, including basic concepts from colloid science; disinfection and chemical oxidation.
Adsorption and ion exchange.
Biological processes for wastewater treatment: aerobic and anaerobic. Activated sludge, trickling filters and sludge digestion.
Process control strategies.
Examples of flow sheets and unit operations in treatment plants.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:-
1.Understand the nature of impurities in waters and wastewaters, their concentrations and significance.
2.Understand the basic principles of conventional treatment processes.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:-
1.Select appropriate processes, depending on the nature of the impurities to be removed and the intended use of the treated water or effluent
2.Execute and assess laboratory work examining wastewater quality
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Combined practicals and written assignment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EXT8008's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EXT8008's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Cranfield University code is I-WSC-A1096
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