Academic Catalog

ENVE422 TREAT.&DISP.OF WATER&WASTEWATER SLUDGE

Course Code: 5600422
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Environmental Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. FAÝKA DÝLEK SANÝN
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5600303 , 5600304
The course set above should be completed before taking ENVE422 TREAT.&DISP.OF WATER&WASTEWATER SLUDGE.

Course Content

Sources and quantities of sludge produced from water and wastewater treatment plants. Sludge characteristics. Sludge stabilization, pumping, conditioning, thickening, dewatering and drying. Sludge combustion and ultimate disposal.