Biological processes used in wastewater treatment, organic waste management, biological resource recovery. Focus on fundamental principles of biological processes and process design based on kinetic and stoichiometric principles. Processes include anaerobic digestion for biogas production and aerobic wastewater treatment.
Learning objective
Students should be able to evaluate and design biological processes.
Content
Stoichiometry Microbial transformation processes Introduction to design and modeling of activated sludge processes Anaerobic processes, industrial applications, sludge stabilization
The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination
oral 30 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination
The oral exam is a closed book exam. 10 Minutes before the exam officially takes place, the possibility is given to read the exam questions in the teaching coordinators’ office (HIF D26.2) as a preparation.
Compulsory continuous performance assessment task consisting of written assignments during the semester. More information can be found in the syllabus. It is awarded a grade which counts 20% towards the total course unit grade.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.
Performance assessment as a semester course