Environmental Engineering: Design of Sewage Treatment System Based on Hydrochemistry and Electrochemistry

Course 9: Environmental Engineering: Design of Sewage Treatment System Based on Hydrochemistry and Electrochemistry

I. Course Description

Biological method, membrane method and other high and new technologies are widely used in urban and industrial water treatment with their advantages of high efficiency, energy saving and automation. The development of high and new technologies such as biotechnology, nanotechnology and information technology has opened up a new way for water pollution control. At the same time, the use of membrane separation technology, biological contact oxidation and other processes, also makes the automatic and unattended operation of sewage and wastewater treatment possible. How to maximize the recovery and utilization of water resources is a common challenge faced by the government and enterprises. Water treatment technology is in a period of rapid development, and the application of high and new technology and green concept brings new opportunities and hopes.

This course is designed to introduce the technology and knowledge of water treatment to college students and outstanding high school students. The course covers hydrochemistry, environmental chemistry, drinking water treatment, sewage treatment, electrochemistry, and the application of biotechnology in water treatment. In addition to theoretical learning, the course will also provide opportunities for project learning and personal research, so that students can truly master the knowledge and use what they have learned to solve practical problems. First, the course will introduce the physical and chemical properties of water quality, the types and effects of water pollution. It will also briefly teach about electrochemistry and reaction engineering as an aid to understanding water treatment technology. Then the water purification methods such as ion exchange, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis, as well as the application of biochemical and membrane methods in wastewater treatment will be elaborated. Other advanced technologies, such as biological contact oxidation, will also be introduced in the course.

II. Professor introduction

Joe Moore – Professor at Carnegie Mellon University

Professor Joe Dallas Moore received a bachelors degree in Biology (French) from Wabash College in 2006 and a masters degree in Civil (and environmental) engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2012 and 2017. His research focuses on the interaction of microorganisms and nanotechnology, especially the impact of nanoparticles on microbial communities. Dr. Moores research approach combines environmental microbiology and nanotechnology.

His current research focus is on developing and applying new technologies to assess and solve environmental problems, particularly in water and waste disposal. Professor was elected as the national academy of sciences and engineering science ambassador, won the 252 American chemical society conference environmental chemistry branch award, the award is usually awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions in the field of environmental chemistry researchers or team, it shows that professor Moore research on understanding and solving environmental problems (such as pollution control, environmental repair, sustainable development, etc.) has a significant impact.

III. Syllabus

1. Water chemistry and water quality
2. Drinking water treatment
3. adsorption and oxidation techniques
4. Electrochemical technology
5. reverse osmosis and membrane filtration
6. Biochemical treatment of wastewater
7. plankton and biofilm treatments
8. Sludge treatment and recovery
9. Biotechnology applications
10. Other advanced technologies