Introduction in chemical, physical and biological measurements as applied for watersupply, wastewater treatment and prevention of water pollution.

Practical experience with various measuring equipment.

Experimental course in the laboratory of the institute focussing on the following topics:

Neutralization; pH-measurement using different methods; Tillmann's equilibrium; chemical water- and wastewater analysis: adsorption to activated carbon; flocculation and precipitation; detoxification of heavy metals and cyanids.

Demonstration of advanced analytical technics (UV, AAS, ICP, HPLC etc.), microscopy and characterisation of activated sludge; stabilization of sludges, oxigen uptake measurements for carbon and nitrogen metabolism; measurement of the oxigenation capacity of aeration equipment.

Highly recommended for students considering a master's thesis in the field of water / wastewater

Submission of a lab protocol with oral exam.

Participation in the lecture
226.037 Biology and Chemistry of Water Quality Management
is recommended