Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Biological Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Identify the range of conventional and advanced biological treatment processes for the treatment of bulk organics, nutrients and micropollutants,
- Explain the underlying biological principles on which the processes are based, and be able to apply these principles to unit process design and operation.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Key principles of biological processes including stoichiometry, kinetics and microbial pathways,
- The role of micro-organisms in activated sludge (aerobic processes) and digestion (anaerobic processes),
- Activated sludge principles, design and operation,
- Principles of oxygen transfer for suspended growth microbial processes,
- Applications for extensive processes for wastewater treatment including reed beds,
- Biological nutrient removal including Annamox and alternative nutrient removal processes (struvite and adsorbents),
- Advanced biological wastewater treatment including anaerobic wastewater treatment and application of biological processes for micropollutant removal.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Hydrology & Water Management View 44 other Short Courses in Biology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 3 days. -
National
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 3 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.