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    This document outlines the course details for the TCW 3104 Wastewater Engineering course. The course is taught by Annatoria Chinyama over one semester, or approximately 48 hours. The course aims to help students understand the effects of wastewater, treatment objectives, various treatment processes, and design of treatment units. Key topics covered include wastewater characteristics, treatment technologies like primary, secondary and tertiary processes, attached growth systems, activated sludge, ponds, and sludge handling. Students will be assessed through tests, assignments, and an exam.

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    This document outlines the course details for the TCW 3104 Wastewater Engineering course. The course is taught by Annatoria Chinyama over one semester, or approximately 48 hours. The course aims to help students understand the effects of wastewater, treatment objectives, various treatment processes, and design of treatment units. Key topics covered include wastewater characteristics, treatment technologies like primary, secondary and tertiary processes, attached growth systems, activated sludge, ponds, and sludge handling. Students will be assessed through tests, assignments, and an exam.

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    This document outlines the course details for the TCW 3104 Wastewater Engineering course. The course is taught by Annatoria Chinyama over one semester, or approximately 48 hours. The course aims to help students understand the effects of wastewater, treatment objectives, various treatment processes, and design of treatment units. Key topics covered include wastewater characteristics, treatment technologies like primary, secondary and tertiary processes, attached growth systems, activated sludge, ponds, and sludge handling. Students will be assessed through tests, assignments, and an exam.

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    Department of Civil and Water Engineering

    Course Outline

    Course: TCW 3104 Wastewater Engineering


    Lecturer: Annatoria Chinyama
    Office: EF4 Ext: 2462 Cell: 0782068273
    Email: [email protected]; [email protected];

    Synopsis: Human activities and environmental pollution. Objectives of wastewater treatment.


    Wastewater characteristics. BOD kinetics. Wastewater flow rates and design flows. Flow
    equalisation. Wastewater treatment processes and selection. Flow measurement. Screening,
    Comminution and Grit removal. Primary sedimentation. Introduction to microbial metabolism
    and role of micro-organisms in biological treatment. Kinetics of biological growth. Trickling
    filter processes and design. Activated sludge treatment process and design. Biological nutrient
    removal. Secondary clarification. Wastewater stabilization ponds. Tertiary Treatment. Sludge
    treatment and disposal. On-site sanitation and low cost appropriate technologies for wastewater
    treatment. Wetland treatment systems. Design, operation and management of water treatment
    plants.

    1. Course Learning Objectives


    After studying this course the students should be able to:
    1.1 Understand the effects of wastewater on the environment
    1.2 Appreciate the objectives of wastewater treatment
    1.3 Understand the various wastewater treatment processes
    1.4 Determine the appropriate treatment technology that suits the quality and source
    of wastewater
    1.5 Design basic treatment units hydraulically

    2. Projected course duration


    One semester- +/- 48hours

    3.0 Course Content


    3.1 Human activities and Environmental Pollution
    3.2 Objectives of wastewater treatment
    3.3 Wastewater characteristics, BOD kinetics
    3.4 Design criteria flows and forecasting
    3.5 Wastewater treatment processes:
    3.5.1 preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary
    3.5.2 attached growth biological processes
    3.5.3 activated sludge treatment process and design
    3.5.4 design of wastewater stabilisation ponds
    3.5.5 on site sanitation
    3.5.6 sludge treatment and disposal
    3.5.7 wetland treatment systems
    3.5.8 wastewater reuse

    4.0 Assessment

    Component Form of Assessment Marks Weighting Date


    Test 100 0.125 TBA
    Coursework Practical Assignment 100 0.0675 TBA
    (25%) Theory Assignment 100 0.0675 TBA
    Examination 3 hour paper 100 0.75 End of
    (75%) Semester

    5. Recommended literature

    1. Casey T. J, Unit treatment processes in water and wastewater engineering


    2. Droste R., (1997), Theory and Practice of Water and Wastewater Treatment, John
    Wiley, UK
    3. Hammer M. J., (1986), Water and wastewater technology, Prentice Hall, USA
    4. Mara D, D, Sewage treatment in hot climates
    5. Metcalf and Eddy, (1995), Wastewater engineering, treatment, disposal and reuse,
    McGraw Hill, New York, USA
    6. Schroeder E.D., (1971), Water and wastewater treatment, McGraw Hill, New York,
    USA
    7. Sincero A. G., (1996), Environmental Engineering: A design approach, Prentice Hall,
    New Delhi
    8. Peavy H. S., Rowe D. R., and Tchobanoglous G., (1985), Environmental Engineering,
    McGraw Hill, New York, USA
    9. Tchobanoglous and Schroeder Water Quality
    10. Terrence McGhee Water supply
    11. Vesilind P., (1975), Environmental pollution and control, Ann Arbor, USA
    12. Gray N., (1992), Biology of Wastewater, Oxford Science, UK
    13. IWPC, (1972), Manual for Small Works, UK
    14. Mara D., (1976), Sewage Treatment in Hot Climates, John Wiley, UK
    15. Mara D., (1997), Design of Waste Stabilisation Ponds in India, Lagoon Technology,
    UK

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