VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.
Biological Wastewater Treatment
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:50
Abstract
Introduction of kinetic models for activated sludge systems and biological nutrient removal as a basis for design and dynamic simulation: Nitrification, denitrification, biological phosphorus removal (ASM1 to ASM3). Kinetics of biofilms, application to full scale reactors. Anaerobic treatment schemes, industrial waste, biogas production, sludge handling. Aerobic thermophilic processes.
Objective
Goal of this unit is to provide the background for the understanding, design and simulation of today’s biological wastewater treatment and sludge stabilization processes. Students will be capable to apply and recognize the limits of the kinetic models which have been developed to simulate these systems.
Content
Microbial transformation processes Introduction to the activated sludge process Modeling activated sludge systems Nitrification / denitrification / biological P elimination Enrichment, selectors, filamentous growth Biofilm kinetics and application to full scale plants Anaerobic processes, industrial applications, sludge stabilization Aerobic thermophilic processes
Resources
Lecture Notes
This lecture will partially be supported by a script. Copies of overheads will be made available.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Biological Wastewater Treatment
This course will be combined with Systems Analysis and Mathematical Modeling. It is therefore advantagous to follow both courses simultaneously.
|
|
2 h weekly |