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CEE 5322 - Biological Waste Treatment

Credits: 3

Topics include an overview of microbiology and microbial metabolism, the kinetics of biological growth, and aerobic suspended growth processes, including the various modifications of the activated sludge process, aerated lagoons, and sequencing batch reactors. Also, aerobic attached growth processes such as trickling filters, biofilter towers, and rotating biological contactors. Covers anaerobic processes, including sludge digestion and liquid waste treatment with the anaerobic contact process and anaerobic filters. Examines biosolids handling and disposal, composting, land treatment, in situ biotreatment, and biotreatment of contaminated soils.


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