CEE 355W: Environmental Engineering Analysis(Required for a BSEnvE degree)
Introduction to laboratory analytical techniques used in environmental
engineering analysis. Integrates field and laboratory testing with
engineering analysis and design of treatment systems. Lecture 2 hour;
Laboratory 2 hours; 3 credits.
Prerequisite
CEE 250 (Principles of Environmental Engineering)
Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material
Laboratory procedures manual developed and edited by G. Schafran.
Numerous handouts of USEPA documents and related materials.
Course Objectives
Students completing this course successfully will be able to
Conceive, conduct, and analyze series of experiments or analytical
measurements to support an environmental engineering study,
Understand the importance and implement a quality assurance/quality
control program into environmental engineering studies,
Function in a laboratory setting using all appropriate safety measures,
Evaluate the quality of data using standard statistical techniques,
Conduct gravimetric and spectrophotometric techniques for water
quality analyses,
Understand proper handling, processing and storage for environmental
samples,
Measure dissolved oxygen and BOD in water samples,
Conduct jar test studies for the removal of particulate and
dissolved materials by coagulation, and conduct adsorption studies with
activated carbon,
Conduct settling column test to determine settling characteristics
of suspensions in water,
Prepare and analyze metal samples by atomic absorption spectroscopy,
Understand the principles of various analytical measurements and
know the limitations and how to select analytical methods
Design, construct, and operate pilot process trains for water or
wastewater treatment.
Topics Covered
(including laboratory hours)
Introduction to environmental engineering analyses (1 hour)
Precision, accuracy, error analysis (3 hours)
Laboratory Safety (2 hours)
and data management (1 hour)
Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures and ethical
responsibility (2 hours)
Gravimetric analyses (4 hours)
Preparing for sampling, sample collection, handling and preserving
samples (2 hours)
Preparing analytical standards and reagents (3 hours)
Acid/base characterization and analysis of water and soil samples (5
hours)
Disinfection and disinfectants (2 hours)
and spectrophotometric analyses (3 hours)
Dissolved oxygen measurements and water quality (4 hours)
BOD and COD analyses (5 hours)
and characteristics of particles in water (2 hours)
Jar testing to determine effective coagulation conditions (2 hours)
Metals in the environment and removal via physicochemical treatment
(4 hours)
Chromatographic analyses (2 hours)
and activated carbon treatment (3 hours)
Clarification and settling column testing (4 hours)
Porous media filtration and membranes (4 hours)
Bench-scale, pilot-scale processes and scaling up (2 hours)
Class/Laboratory Schedule
One 120-minute lecture and one 120-minute laboratory session per week
Computer Applications
Word processing and spread sheet programs.
Laboratory projects
Gravimetric analysis, standards and reagent preparation, acid/base,
spectrophotometric, DO/BOD/COD, Jar testing, industrial waste treatment,
adsorption by activated carbon, clarification, porous media filtration.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
This course will enhance the student's
ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physics, probability, and
statistics to environmental engineering problems,
ability to design and conduct experiments and to critically analyze,
interpret data,
ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to
design engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these
criteria,
ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect
and analyze relevant data, and to develop a solution; and ability to
understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global
context,
knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools
including computer-based tools for environmental engineering analysis
and design
fundamental understanding of water treatment, wastewater treatment,
environmental system modeling, and environmental chemistry,
understanding of waste minimization and pollution prevention, and
understanding of the roles of public institutions and private
organizations in environmental management.
