CEE 572 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Fall Semester 2004
Catalog Description: |
CEE 572: Environmental Engineering
Analysis. Credit 3. Basic concepts of physical and chemical parameters used
to measure water quality in natural aquatic systems and in treatment
plants. Laboratory covers important
water analysis methods, including gravimetric, volumetric, colorimetric,
alkalinity-acidity titration, and bioassays,
Two class hours, one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: CEE 370. |
Textbook: |
Sawyer, McCarty & Parkin,
2003, Chemistry for Environmental Engineering and Science, 5th Ed.,
McGraw Hill, 2003.) {required} |
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Reckhow, 2004, “Analytical
Chemistry for Environmental Engineers and Scientists,” Course Notes for CEE
572 (unpublished) |
References: |
APHA,
AWWA, WPCF, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater,
APHA, 1985, 1989, 1993, 1998 |
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Simplified
Procedures for Water Examination, AWWA Manual, 4th edition,
1997 American Water Works Association, Denver, CO (based on Standard Methods for the Examination of
Water and Wastewater, 19th ed. |
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Snoeyink
& Jenkins, Water Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons., 1980. |
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Rubinson, Chemical
Analysis, Little, Brown & Co., Boston, 1987. |
Instructors: |
David A. Reckhow, Professor of C.E.E. 16c
Marston, 545-5392, reckhow@ecs.umass.edu office hours: MW 2:30-3:30 Gladys Makdissy, Post-doctoral Research Associate 210 B Elab II, Makdissy@ecs.umass.edu
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Class: |
TuTh 11:15
(lecture) Tu 1:25
(lab) |
Objectives: |
1. To
become familiar with some of the more important procedures for quantitative
chemical and physico-chemical analysis in the field of environmental
engineering. |
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2. To
obtain a general familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures. |
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3. To
develop one's skills at manipulating and interpreting data from environmental
analyses, and |
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4. To gain
some understanding of the chemical principles behind these analytical
methods. |
Outcomes: |
1. Ability
to analyze waters and wastewaters for a wide range of classical chemical
characteristics (e.g., turbidity, alkalinity, hardness, color, iron,
nutrients, TOC). |
1,2,4,5[1] |
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2. Ability
to interpret results from laboratory tests, and assess QA/QC data. |
1,2,9 |
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3. Ability
to suggest remedies to common analytical problems encountered in the testing
of water |
1,10 |
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4. Ability
to work confidently, efficiently and safely in an environmental engineering
laboratory. |
1,3,4,5 |
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5. Ability
to present laboratory data in a clear and concise manner |
5,6 |
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Outcome |
1.
Periodic homework problems on principles covered in class |
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Measures and Assessment: |
2. Two
exams of a comprehensive nature testing comprehension from homeworks, class
lectures, and readings. |
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3. Formal
laboratory reports prepared from each week’s laboratory period. |
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4.
In-class evaluation of oral participation. |
Prerequisites by Topic:
1. Basic understanding of environmental
engineering and the significance of environmental parameters.
2. Chemical
Stoichiometry.
Estimated Grading Criteria |
(attendance is required)
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Exams (2) |
25% |
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Written Homework |
15% |
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Laboratory Reports |
60% |
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100% |
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Estimated
ABET Category Content: Engineering
Science: 3 credits or 100%
Topics:
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Readings from |
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Description |
Duration |
Course Notes |
Sawyer et al. |
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1. |
Review of General Chemical Principles |
1 class |
Chapt. 1, 2 |
Chapt. 1, 2 |
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2. |
Basic laboratory procedures |
1 class |
Chapt 11 |
Chapt 9, 15 |
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3. |
Gravimetry, conductivity, solids &
turbidity |
2 classes |
Chapt 6*, 10, 15, 18* |
Chapt 11, 26 |
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4. |
Statistics for Environmental Analysis |
1 class |
Chapt 23 |
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5. |
Chemical Equilibria, Acidity &
Alkalinity |
3 classes |
Chapt 3-5, 16*, 18* |
Chapt. 3.9, 4.1-4.6, 5, 12.3, 16, 17,
18 |
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6. |
Softening |
2 classes |
Chapt 8-9* |
Chapt 4.8-4.9, 13,19 |
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7. |
Spectrophotometric techniques |
2 classes |
Chapt 17 |
Chapt 14 |
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8. |
Nitrogen, phosphorus |
1 class |
Chapt 6* |
Chapt 3.10, 25, 30 |
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9. |
Coagulation |
1 class |
Chapt 9* |
Chapt 7 |
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10. |
Analysis of metals and interferences |
2 classes |
Chapt 17* |
Chapt 27, 34 |
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11. |
Theory of Quantitative Analysis |
1 class |
Chapt 10 |
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12. |
Residual chlorine, breakpoint |
1 class |
Chapt 16* |
Chapt 20 |
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13. |
Redox reactions, DO |
1 class |
Chapt 16* |
Chapt 22 |
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14. |
Biochemical Oxygen Demand, COD, TOC |
3 classes |
Chapt 22 |
Chapt 23, 24 |
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15. |
Advanced Methods, GC |
2 classes |
Chapt 7, 14, 19 |
Chapt 3.8, 12.2, 12.4 |
*indicates
that this chapter is split up over 2 or more topics
Laboratory Projects: (All but
#1a require group laboratory reports)
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Description |
Analyses |
Tentative Dates |
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1a |
Introductory Lab & Preparation of
Standards (1 week) |
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Sept 21 |
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1b |
Solids & Conductivity (1 week) |
Cond., TDS, SS, VSS |
Sept 28 |
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Acidity/Alkalinity (2 weeks) |
Alkalinity, Acidity |
Oct 5 & 12 |
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Softening (2 weeks) . |
Hardness, Ca, Mg, Alk |
Oct 19 & 26 |
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Nitrification (1 week) |
Nitrite, Ammonia, COD |
Nov 2 |
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Coagulation (2 weeks) |
Turb., Color, UVA., Fe, Al, TOC |
Nov 9 & 23 |
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Breakpoint Chlorination (1 week) |
Residual Chlorine Species |
Nov 30 |
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7 |
Ozonation (1 week) |
TOC, UVA, O3, other |
Dec 7 |
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