The course Water Treatment for Human Consumption: Water Purification and Desalination It has emerged in response to the growing global need to manage water resources. With climate change and population growth, the demand for professionals trained in water treatment and desalination is booming. This course enables you to acquire key skills to design treatment processes and manage phase separation liquid and solid, and master techniques for the disinfection and desalination of seawater. Upon completing this course, you will be at the forefront of a vital and expanding sector, with a wide range of career opportunities. Join this online programme and become an expert in the water treatment, thereby safeguarding an essential resource for future generations.
Water Treatment for Human Consumption: Water Purification and Desalination
Water
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the design of the water treatment process for consumption.
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Identify methods for separation of the liquid and solid phases in water.
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Apply techniques for disinfection effective in ensuring water quality.
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To evaluate seawater desalination processes for human consumption.
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To analyse the environmental impact of the treatment and water desalination.
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Develop skills to optimise drinking water treatment.
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Integrating knowledge to improve the water management in various situations.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. DESIGN OF THE TREATMENT PROCESS
The origin of water
Water chemistry
Water pollution
Specific pollutants
Treatment of specific pollutants
TEACHING UNIT 2. SEPARATION OF LIQUID AND SOLID PHASES
Water intake and pre-treatment works
Coagulation and flocculation
Sedimentation
Filtration using granular material
Advanced filtration
TEACHING UNIT 3. DISINFECTION
Water disinfection technologies
Chlorine and sodium hypochlorite
Chlorine dioxide and chloramines
Ozone and potassium permanganate
Case study: design of a drinking water treatment plant
TEACHING UNIT 4. SEAWATER DESALINATION
Desalination systems
Water quality and intake works
Pre-treatment
Filtration using reverse osmosis membranes
Post-treatment and auxiliary systems
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