Fundamentals of flow and transport of chemicals in porous media. Modeling phase distribution of chemicals in subsurface environments. Applications to either planning, case evaluation, remedial action or clean-up technologies. The course covers advanced procedures for laboratory analysis of water and wastewater. Experiments using AA, GC, IC, TOC, and other instruments are conducted.
Emphasis is placed on laboratory technique and data reporting.
The student will be instructed in procedures specified in Standard Methods for accurate collection and reporting of research data. Design course for biological waste treatment systems. Both anaerobic and aerobic processes are covered and include attached and suspended growth processes, fluidized bed reactors, and aerobic digestion. The course will also address the biological removal and control of nitrogen and phosphorous for nutrient and ammonia toxicity control. Design course focusing on the development of treatment trains for the removal of contaminants from water and wastewater.