Environmental Engineering (Wastewater Treatment, Renewable Energy) Course

What Will You Learn?

• By the end of the Environmental Engineering (Wastewater Treatment, Renewable Energy) course, participants will:
• 1. Understand Environmental Engineering Principles: Learn the basic concepts, terminology, and scope of environmental engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment and renewable energy.
• 2. Master Wastewater Treatment Processes: Gain a detailed understanding of various wastewater treatment methods, including physical, chemical, and biological processes like sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and anaerobic digestion.
• 3. Design Wastewater Treatment Systems: Develop skills to design and optimize wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) for municipal, industrial, and agricultural applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability.
• 4. Learn Water Quality Standards: Understand the environmental regulations and water quality standards necessary for safe discharge of treated water and for reuse in different sectors.
• 5. Explore Renewable Energy Technologies: Study various renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydro, and biomass, and understand their role in reducing dependence on non-renewable energy resources and mitigating climate change.
• 6. Evaluate Environmental Impact: Learn how to assess the environmental impact of both wastewater treatment and renewable energy projects, including life cycle analysis, sustainability metrics, and environmental compliance.
• 7. Understand Resource Recovery from Wastewater: Explore methods for recovering resources such as energy, nutrients, and treated water from wastewater streams, and how to integrate these processes into circular economy models.
• 8. Implement Renewable Energy Systems: Gain practical knowledge in designing, installing, and managing renewable energy systems, focusing on feasibility analysis, system optimization, and energy production.
• 9. Analyze and Solve Real-World Problems: Apply environmental engineering principles to real-world problems by engaging in case studies, simulations, and project-based learning that involve wastewater management and renewable energy integration.
• 10. Learn Sustainable Practices: Understand the importance of integrating sustainability into engineering designs, focusing on minimizing environmental footprints while maximizing resource efficiency.