CE448 WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT Department of Civil Engineering King Saud University

SYNOPSIS: Understand the engineering and science principles for the design of water and wastewater treatment systems, Design water/wastewater treatment facilities, Understand the operation and maintenance aspects of water and wastewater treatment units, Measure different physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters of water and wastewater. Conduct laboratory experiments to determine chemical requirements and assess performance aspects for different water and wastewater processing means., wastewater and simple design of wastewater treatment plant, sludge treatment and disposal.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students completing this course successfully will be able to: Understand the engineering and science principles for the design of water and wastewater treatment systems, Design water/wastewater treatment facilities, Understand the operation and maintenance aspects of water and wastewater treatment units, Measure different physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters of water and wastewater. Conduct laboratory experiments to determine chemical requirements and assess performance aspects for different water and wastewater processing means.

SOFT SKILLS : Ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate cooperative effort. Ability to be responsible for self development and life long learning.

EVALUATION (Grade Distribution) Lecture Quiz & Attendance =05% Mid term Test 1= 17 1/2% Mid term Test 2= 17 1/2% Tutorial & Homework= 10% Final Exam= 50% Total =100%

REFERENCES 1. Wastewater Engineering (Treatment, Reuse & Disposal) 3rd edition. George Tchobanoglous, Franklin L. Burton Metcalf& Eddy, Mc Graw Hill Book. 2. Introduction to Environmental Engineering, 2nd edition P. Aarne Vesilind, Susan M.Morgan, Thomson - Brooks/Cole Book. 3. Davis M.L and Cornwell D. A (2008). Introduction to Environmental Engineering. 4 th Edition. Mc Graw Hill, Singapore. 4. Masters G.M (1998). Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science. 2 nd Edition. Prentice Hall International Inc. 5. Hammer M.J and Hammer JR M.J (2005). Water and Wastewater Technology. 5th Edition in SI Units. Pearson- Prentice Hall, Singapore.

SUBJECT SCHEDULE Water Chemistry and Analysis (3 hours) Water Quality Parameters and Measurements (11 hours) Water Sources and Quality, and Drinking Water Standards Wastewater Disposal and Reuse Criteria (2 hours). Water Treatment Processes: treatment objectives, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, softening, iron and manganese taste and odor control, demineralization (RO), chlorination, chloramination, ozonation, control of disinfection by-products, (12 hours) Wastewater Treatment Processes: characteristics and composition of municipal wastewater, wastewater treatment objectives and effluent requirements/standards, preliminary treatment (screen, shredders, grit chambers, equalization), primary treatment (primary clarification), secondary treatment (biological filtration, activated sludge, oxidation ponds) (10 hours). Wastewater Reclamation & Reuse (2 hours) Characteristics and Treatment of Water/Wastewater Sludge (5 hours) Mid-term Exam115% (Nov. 5, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm) Mid-term Exam220% (Dec. 11, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm)

Dr. Anwar Ahmad Associate Professor Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) Office No