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102-0228-00L 2 Credits

Physical-chemical processes in urban wastewater treatment

Physikalisch-chemische Verfahren

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hansruedi Siegrist
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:10:34

Abstract

Overview of physical and chemical processes in urban wastewater treatment. Detailed description of gas exchange, aeration, sedimentation, phosphate precipitation and removal as well as membrane processes.

Content

Overview of physical and chemical processes in urban wastewater treatment. Detailed description of the following processes: - gas exchange: equilibrium, kinetics, aeration, equipment and design - sedimentation: descrete, flocculant and hindered settling, design and applications - phosphate removal: incorporation, precipitation, design and applications - membrane processes: overview, submerse micro- and ultrafiltration, design

Resources

Lecture Notes

Manuscript will be distributed during lectures

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Physikalisch-chemische Verfahren
  • Mon 12:45-14:30 (HIL E 5)
2 h weekly

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