Effluents and Residues Characterization

Code:

EA0016

Acronym:

CER

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Basic Sciences
OFICIAL	Environmental Technologies

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEA	43	Syllabus since 2006/07	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1. Technical knowledge
1.1 Knowledge of underlying sciences (chemistry, physics and microbiology) applied to the characterization of liquid effluents and wastes.
1.2 Core engineering fundamental knowledge: methodologies for characterization of wastewater, municipal solid waste (MSW) and sludge.
1.3 Fundamental regulations
2. Acquisition of personal and professional skills
2.1 Engineering reasoning and problem solving: classification and characterization of residues, liquid waste disposal regulations.
3. Acquisition of interpersonal skills
3.1 Teamwork: teamwork training
4. Acquisition of tools to conceive, design, implement and operate systems.

Program

1. The importance of the composition of wastewater, solid waste and sludge. Physical composition. Chemical composition. Most common parameters in the evaluation of the physical, chemical and microbiological composition.
2. Methodologies for characterization of wastewater, MSW and sludge.
3. Sampling, hazardous characteristics in waste and evaluation. Leaching tests
4. Characteristics for waste classification according to the Portuguese regulation D.L nº 183/2009 and D.L nº152/2002 and Directive 2003/33/CE.
5. Water quality standards and industrial wastewater discharge limits.

Mandatory literature

Tchobanoglous, George 070; Wastewater Engineering. ISBN: 0-07-100824-1
Decreto-Lei nº 236/98 de 1 de Outubro
Decreto-Lei n.º 152/2002, Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda, 2002
Decisão do Conselho 2003/33/CE, Jornal Oficial das Comunidades Europeias, 2003
Decreto-Lei nº 243/2001 de 25 de Dezembro
Sawyer, Clair N.; Chemistry for environmental engineering and science. ISBN: 0-07-119888-1
Eaton, Andrew D. 340; Standard methods for the examination of water & wastewater. ISBN: 0-87553-047-8
Bailie, R.C., Everett, J. W., Lipták, B. G., Liu, D. H. F., Rugg, F. M., Switzenbaum, M., S. ; Chapter: Solid Waste, CRC Press, 1999
Decreto-Lei n.º 183/2009, aterros (recente legislação)
Directiva 2008/98/CE – Última Legislação – Base resíduos
Portaria 209/2004 - LER
Tchobanoglous, George; Integrated solid waste management. ISBN: 0-07-112865-4

Complementary Bibliography

LIPOR; A Caracterização dos Resíduos Sólidos, Cadernos Técnicos n.º 1, 2000
Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos, Direcção-Geral da Qualidade do Ambiente, 1989
Metodologia para a Quantificação e Caracterização dos RSU, FCT

Teaching methods and learning activities

Presentation of concepts along with the execution of exercises and discussion. Development of a group assignment on the characterization processes of wastes, water and effluents.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Grade will be based on the average grade of both modules: Effluents and waste.
FG= 0.6EC+0.4WC= 0.6 (0.6tE+aE) + 0.4(0.6tW + 0.4aW)
EC- Effluent characterization
WC- Waste characterization
tE- Tests on effluents
aE- assignment on effluents
tW- test on waste
aW- assignment on waste
Students have to reach a minimum grade of 7 out 20 in the written exam, otherwise the weighted average grade of the two components will not be taken into account.
Students have to reach a minimum grade of 10 out of 20 to complete this course unit.

Examinations or Special Assignments

In both modules students will have to carry out a group assignment, in order to apply their knowledge.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

A final exam at the corresponding season.

Classification improvement

Final Exam