2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5311M Wastewater and Fecal Sludge Management
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Dr. Miller Camargo-Valero
Email: m.a.camargo-valero@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is mutually exclusive with
CIVE5310M | Wastewater and Fecal Sludge Management |
Module replaces
CIVE5037M - Natural Wastewater Treatment and ReuseThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module provides a broad ranging overview of elements of natural wastewater and fecal sludge treatment systems and wastewater reuse. It also includes the design approaches for waste stabilization ponds; rock filters and constructued wetlands. Major natural wastewater treatment processes are covered in detail with the aim to deliver a comprehensive approach to public health engineering solutions in low-income countries, small communities and peri-urban areas, including wastewater and sludge reuse.Objectives
This module is aimed to provide the students with a strong base on low-cost technologies for delivering engineering solutions to sanitation, wastewater treatment and wastewater reuse in low-income countries, small communities and peri-urban areas. Specific objectives to this module are:- Provide a systematic understanding of process design procedures for low-cost natural wastewater treatment systems, including waste stabilization ponds, rock filters, and constructed wetlands;
- Provide a systematic understanding of approaches to Fecal Sludge Management;
- Provide a comprehensive understanding and critical awareness of main engineering topics related to wastewater and sludge use in agriculture and aquaculture.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
- Apply technical and engineering knowledge for selecting the most suitable low-cost sanitation facilities, natural wastewater treatment systems and wastewater/sludge reuse strategies.
Skills outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students would benefit from gaining valuable transfer skills such as: creative problem solving, critical thinking, independent working, communication skills and and informed decision making.
Syllabus
Low-cost wastewater treatment systems: Introduction to Natural Wastewater Treatment (NWT) systems; wastewater quality, flows and loads; overview of waste stabilization ponds (WSP); Anaerobic ponds; UASBs and high-rate anaerobic WSPs; Faculative ponds; Maturation ponds; Physical design and O&M of WSPs; Rock filters; Constructed wetlands.
Low-cost fecal sludge management; Introduction to sludge, drying, composting, digestion, methods for nutrient and energy recovery.
Wastewater reuse and discharge: Introduction to wastewater reuse and discharge; Effluent quality; Quantitative microbial risk analysis (QMRA); Guidelines for wastewater reuse in agriculture; Rural, urban and peri-urban wastewater irrigation; Wastewater reuse in aquaculture; Suitable NWT technologies to meet effluent quality standards for restricted and unrestricted irrigation.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Consultation | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
Group learning | 1 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Lecture | 9 | 2.00 | 18.00 |
Practical | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Seminar | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Private study hours | 109.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 41.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
Private study will consist of reading and exam preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Seminar: feedback will be given the same day of the oral presentation;- Group project and project report: feedback before examination
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | WSP Design Project | 40.00 |
Group Project | Oral Presentation & 2 A4 page report | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 |
Re-sit - 100% examination
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Unseen exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40.00 |
Re-sit - 100% examination
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 05/11/2019 08:49:59
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