Effluents and Residues Characterization

Code:

EA0016

Acronym:

CER

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Basic Sciences
OFICIAL	Environmental Technologies

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological 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	30	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.

Learning outcomes and competences

In this Course it is intended that students acquire:

-Knowledge of legislation governing water quality and waste, waste characterization and classification standards and rules for discharge of wastewater.

-Knowledge of methodologies for sampling water and waste, the main parameters of characterization and analytical methods.

- Training the developmental level of team work and problem solving.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. The importance of the composition of wastewater and solid waste. 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
Tchobanoglous, George; Integrated solid waste management. ISBN: 0-07-112865-4
MAOT; DL 73/2011
Comissão Europeia; Diretiva 2008/98/CE (Waste Framework Directive)
Comissão Europeia; Decisão 2014/955/UE ((European Waste Catalogue))
Aterros; Decreto-Lei n.º 183/2009, de 10 de agosto.
Comissão Europeia; Diretiva 1999/31/CE (Landfill Directive)

Complementary Bibliography

Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos, Direcção-Geral da Qualidade do Ambiente, 1989
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

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

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Prova oral	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	56,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	112,00

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 each of the written exams tE and tW, 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.

The written test of the Wastewaters module will be held on the 13 november (the hour and room will be announced later). The written test of the Residues module will be held in the normal period of exams.

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