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102-0218-00L 6 Credits MSC D-BAUG

Process Engineering II (Physical-Chemical Processes)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Kai M. Udert

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:43

Abstract

Description and design of physical, chemical and biological processes and process combinations in drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Objective

Understanding of critical water quality parameters in water resources and wastewater and process engineering knowledge for the removal of drinking water and environmental hazards. The aims of the lecture are basic understanding of mainly physico-chemical water treatment processes, design and modeling tools of single processes and process combinations.

Content

The following processes and process combination will be discussed in detail: Gas transfer Particle characterization Sedimentation Flocculation Filtration Membrane processes Precipitation processes Chemical oxidation and disinfection Ion exchange Activated carbon adsorption Process combinations wastewater Process combinations potable water

Resources

Literature

M&E: Tchobanoglous, G., Stensel, H.D., Tsuchihashi, R. and Burton, F.L., 2013. Wastewater engineering: treatment and resource recovery. 5th edition. Volume 1 & 2. New York, McGraw-Hill. MWH: Crittenden, J.C., Trussel, R.R., Hand, D.W., Howe, K., Tchobanoglous, G., 2012. MWH's water treatment principles and design, 3rd edition. ed. Wiley, Hoboken, N.J.

Learning Materials (Links)

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General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 120 minutes
Aids: Open book with no restrictions on written material; bring along a calculator (All calculators having no possibility of external communication are allowed).

There will be a graded midterm exam which counts 15% to the overall grade (not mandatory, counts only if it helps the overall result (bonus)).

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Process Engineering II (Physical-Chemical Processes) Important: Lecture on Wednesday starts at 10:30 (until 12:15)!	Wed 09:45-12:30 (HIL E 9) Thu 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 9)	4 h weekly

Offered In

Environmental Engineering Master
- Majors
  - Major Urban Water Management
    - Compulsory Modules
      - Process Engineering in Urban Water Management
  - Major Environmental Technologies
    - Compulsory Modules
      - Process Engineering in Urban Water Management
- Elective Modules (For all majors.)
  - EM: Process Engineering in Urban Water Management (Elective Module for Majors "Resource Management", "River and Hydraulic Engineering" and "Water Resources Management".)