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Course Name : Advantage Oxidation Processes and Applications

Course Code : ÇM-543

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. BÜLENT SARI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1- Applies chemical oxidation processes in water treatment
2- Knows the fundamentals of chemical oxidation and reduction
3- Discusses the common chemical oxidants used in water treatment
4- Knows photolysis theory and applications

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To explain commonly used chemical oxidants (oxygen, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, ozone, permanganate, dichromate) and applications of conventional oxidants in water treatment. Standard electrode potentials and redox equilibrium reactions; applications of photoliysis in water treatment;Types of advanced oxidation processes (hydroxyl radical production and ozonation, hydrogen peroxide-UV processes, ozone-UV processes, photocatalysis with titanium dioxide, Fenton´s reactions and sonolysis), estimating of performance, major factor affecting and assessing feasibility.

Course Contents : An introduction to the water treatment oxidation processes, commonly used oxidants and its applications in water treatment, Conventional chemical oxidants, Photolysis applications in water treatment, Estimation the performance of advanced oxidation processes, by-products, affecting factors and the feasibility studies.

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 An introduction to the water treatment oxidation processes, commonly used oxidants and its applications in water treatment Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
2 An introduction to redox reactions, standard electrode potentials and redox equilibrium reactions. Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
3 The standard electrode potential and calculation of dominant area pH diagrams: an example and identification for chlorine gas. Rate of oxidation-reduction processes Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
4 Conventional chemical oxidants; Oxygen (O2), Chlorine (Cl2), chlorine dioxide (ClO2) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
5 Conventional chemical oxidants; Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), ozone (O3), permanganate (MnO4-), dichromate (Cr2O7-2) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
6 The concept of energy demand and wavelength of light for the photolysis, photolysis estimation for single absorbation, photolysis in the presence of multi-absorbed compounds Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
7 Photolysis applications in water treatment Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
8 Mid-term exams Preparation of Mid-exam Written Exam
9 Estimation the performance of advanced oxidation processes, by-products, affecting factors and the feasibility studies Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
10 The production of hydroxyl radicals from hydroxyl ions and natural organic matter (DOM) , determination the rates of harmful compounds elimination in small-scale applications Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
11 Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) / ozone (O3) processes for drinking water, their mechanisms, dose adjustment, the main reactions. Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
12 Simple models for drinking water, for Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) / ozone (O3) processes, models, the comparison of full-scale applications from the data is obtained from the models, the disadvantages of the process. Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
13 Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) / UV processes, ozone (O3) / UV processes Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
14 Titanium dioxide photocatalysis, Fenton reactions and sonoliz (ultrasonic wave) Reading and Research Lecture and Discussion
15 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam Written Exam
16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Has the command of a foreign language at a level to translate and understand an article written in. 3
2 Uses advanced information and communication technologies along with the required level of his computer software. 2
3 Improves and provides required information on the basis of the basic competencies gained at the undergraduate level in the field of Environmental Engineering. 4
4 Understands the interdisciplinary interactions related to their field. 4
5 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at his specialized level in his field. 5
6 Combines and comments on the knowledge in their area with various scientific discipline and ability to produce new knowledge, to be able to solve the problems demanding expertise using scientific methods. 3
7 Describes the problem independently in their field, evaluates solving methods, comments on the results and applies of the results when necessary. 3
8 Develops new strategic methods in order to solve unexpected complex problems encountered related to their field and takes initiatives to formulate a solution. 4
9 Analyses the knowledge in his field in a critical way and and directs his learning and performs advanced level research independetly 5
10 Examines, develops social relationships and the norms which diverts these social relationships with a critical view of and acts to change them if necessary. 3
11 Transfers current developments in the field of his studies, supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, systematically to the area outside of the field, written, orally and visually. 5
12 Develops plans of strategy, policy, and implementation issues related to their area and evaluates results obtained within the framework of processes of quality. 2
13 Uses knowledge in their field for problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 5
14 Teaches each and supervises scientific and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation related to their field. 4
* 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 5 65
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 114
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56
ECTS Credit: 5