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  Course Description
Course Name : Disinfection Processes

Course Code : CEV338

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. BÜLENT SARI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the evaluation and modeling of experimental data obtained from the process of disinfection
Describes the chemical reactions of disinfectants used for disinfection
Describes the methods of disinfection
Describes the determination of design criteria and design processes of disinfection pool
Describes the swimming pool disinfection process

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Gain basic information about the disinfection theory, disinfection with chlorine, chlorine dioxide, ozone and UV, design of disinfection facilities

Course Contents : Characteristics of an ideal disinfectant, disinfection methods, disinfectant mechanism, disinfection with chlorine, chlorine dioxide, ozone and UV, dechlorination and design of disinfection facilities are taught with the help of lectures, applications, and examples.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of disinfection , importance and historical development, commonly used disinfection methods in water treatment. Reading and Research
2 The kinetic models and their comparison of classic and improved disinfection . The application of the models. Reading and Research
3 The kinetic models and their comparison of classic and improved disinfection . The application of the models. Reading and Research
4 Review of Ct approach in disinfection. The decreases of chemical disinfectant concentration and the effect of temperature. Reading and Research
5 Disinfection kinetics of non-ideal reactors; distribution effect, application of SFM model, the contact tank design Reading and Research
6 Elemental and compound chlorine chemistry Reading and Research
7 Chlorine forms (liquid, gas, hypochlorite, etc.) Reading and Research
8 Liquid chlorine, disinfection control with chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite and ammonia. Reading and Research
9 Mid-term exams Preparation of Mid-exam Writing Exam
10 Disinfection with chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide and sodium chlorite production Reading and Research
11 Disinfection with ozone, ozone chemistry, ozone demand and ozone reduction Reading and Research
12 Designing ozonation unit , the production of ozone, oxygen supply, and gas treatment Reading and Research
13 Definition and sources of ultraviolet light, inactivation and activation mechanisms Reading and Research
14 The role of water quality and dispersion in UV disinfection, the wavelength selection and biological dosing, equipment configuration Reading and Research
15 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing Exam
16/17 Final Exam Preparation of Final Exam Writing Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 Tchobanoglous G., Burton F.L., Stensel D.H., Wastewater Engineering Treatment and Reuse, Metcalf & Eddy Inc. four edition, 2003.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 4
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 5
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 4
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 4
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 4
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 1
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 1
9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 1
10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 1
11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 3
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 1
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 1
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 1
15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 3 39
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 82
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.28
ECTS Credit: 3