Course abstract

Chemical, biological and physical processes are at the root of Environmental Engineering. A critical understanding of each process is required for an Environmental Engineer to be able to critically analyze a relevant problem. The current course on chemical processes, will enable a student of this course to:  Apply equilibrium equations and material balance equations to calculate conditions in environmental systems at equilibrium using the concept of components.  Use chemical equilibrium programs such as VMINTEQ to calculate conditions in environmental systems at equilibrium.  Apply kinetic equations, stoichiometric relationships and material balances to calculate conditions in environmental systems in which reactions occur that are not at equilibrium.  Apply fundamental aspects of thermodynamics to describe equilibrium conditions in environmental systems.  Define equilibrium and kinetic limitations as relating to environmental systems and be able to discuss the relative importance of each for chemical processes in environmental systems.  Demonstrate knowledge of important terminology for chemical processes occurring in environmental systems.