Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ÇEV 463Modelling of Activated Sludge Systems2+1+03531.03.2022

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Environmental Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is:
1. to transfer knowledge on the principles of modeling and simulation of biosystems
2. to convey the engineers to construct models of biochemical processes carried out in the activated sludge systems
3. to develop skills for the calibration and verification of the biochemical models
4. to establish expertise on simulation based design of carbon removing activated sludge systems
Course Content This course provides detailed knowledge on modeling and simulation principles and techniques for the design and operation of activated sludge systems.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. Aslı Seyhan ÇIĞGIN
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Aslı Seyhan ÇIĞGIN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources AQUASIM Computer Program for the Identification and Simulation of Aquatic Sytems: User Manual (1994). EAWAG Computer and System Science Department, Dubendorf, Swizerland.
Modeling of Activated Sludge Systems, D. Orhon and N. Artan, Technomic Publishing Co. Inc., Lancester, 1994
Activated Sludge Models ASM1 ASM2 ASM2d ASM3. M.Henze W.Gujer T. Mino M.van Loosdercht Published by IWA publishing in its scientific and technical report series 2000.

Course Category
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %60

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Assignment 1 % 20
Attendance 1 % 15
Final examination 1 % 45
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 1 15
Assignments 2 10 20
Mid-terms 1 20 20
Practice 5 6 30
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Gain knowledge and competency in the principles for construction of models for biosystems,
2 Gain skill in using computer softwares as a tool for modeling of activated sludge systems
3 Gain knowledge and competency in construction for multi-component models for activated sludge systems
4 Gain skill in calibration and verification of biochemical models
5 Gain knowledge in simulation based design of carbon removing activated systems.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction, Description of activated sludge process, Stoichiometry and kinetic of activated sludge process. Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
2 Construction of Models for Biosystems Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
3 Mathematical modelling technics, sensitivity analysis, calibration and validation of model Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
4 Mathematical modelling technics, sensitivity analysis, calibration and validation of model Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
5 Using a computer software as a tool for modeling: Variables, Processes, Compartments Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
6 Using a computer software as a tool for modeling: Numerical Parameters, Simulation, Plotting/Exporting Results Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
7 Modeling 3-component activated sludge system with recycle Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
8 Modeling multi-component activated sludge systems with recycle for C removal Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
9 Simulation based design of carbon removal activated sludge systems Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
10 Midterm Exam
11 Activated Sludge Model No.1 (ASM1) Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
12 Activated Sludge Model No.1 (ASM1) Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
13 Activated Sludge Model No.2 (ASM2) Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
14 Activated Sludge Model No.2d (ASM2d) Reading the related chapter of lecture notes
15 Activated Sludge Model No.3 (ASM3) Reading the related chapter of lecture notes

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
All 5 4 5
C1 5 4 5
C2 5 4 5
C3 5 4 5
C4 5 4 5
C5 5 4 5

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