This class deals with methods of purifying water. (Photo courtesy of Editor B. Used with permission.)
Instructor(s)
Dr. Peter Shanahan
MIT Course Number
1.85
As Taught In
Spring 2006
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course is an overview of engineering approaches to protecting water quality with an emphasis on fundamental principals. Theory and conceptual design of systems for treating municipal wastewater and drinking water are discussed, as well as reactor theory, process kinetics, and models. Physical, chemical, and biological processes are presented, including sedimentation, filtration, biological treatment, disinfection, and sludge processing. Finally, there is discussion of engineered and natural processes for wastewater treatment.
