Environmental Process Analysis (MLJ530)
The main objective of this course is introduction and application of quantitative methods and estimations used in bioprocess analysis, water and wastewater treatment technology and water quality analysis.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MLJ530
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course consists of the following modules: Unit 1. Stoichiometry and energetics of microbial growth.
Stoichiometric conservation laws, red-ox reactions in microbiology, bioenergetics, assimilation and dissimilation, lumped parameters, the concept of chemical and biological oxygen demand, important parameters in Environmental Technology. Water quality and quantitative methods for chemical and physical characterization.
Unit 2: Process analysis
Reactors, Mass balances, Tranport and reactions, The steady state approximation.
Unit 3: Microbial conversion processes and kinetics
The cellular yield, cellular growth stoichiometry, COD balances and BOD. Population versus individual cell growth, substrate specific growth kinetics, Monod kinetics, Multi- substrate kinetics, Inhibition kinetics, Environmental factors and kinetics. Maintenance. Loss of bacterial cells: Cell death and endogenous respiration.
Unit 4: Bioprocess analysis
Continuous stirred tank reactors, Batch and Feed Batch reactors, Biomass retention, Activated Sludge Process, Biofilm reactors.
Learning outcome
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | Dictionary, Valid calculator, |
The exam is by pen and paper.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Ilke Pala OzkokCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Hans Kristian BrekkenCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Erling Berge MonsenCourse teacher:
Leif YdstebøHead of Department:
Ingunn Westvik JolmaCourse teacher:
Roald KommedalMethod of work
4 hours lectures and 1 hour exercises per week.
The course is based primarily on a series of lectures and exercises (seminars).
Laboratory exercises in wastewater and reactor characterization (approx. 20 hours), field course section.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Environmental Process Analysis (MET170_1) | 5 |
Environmental Biotechnology (MOT470_1) | 5 |