About this course
The subject of this course is the exploration of microbiological opportunities to recover resources within Environmental Technology, thereby closing material cycles with minimal losses. Thermodynamic, microbiological and biotechnological unified principles are used to assess the viability of those opportunities for application in practice. Viable opportunities are developed into technological concepts working at optimal energy conditions.
Learning outcomes
Assess the thermodynamic feasibility of biological reactions for resources recovery under actual conditions
Assess the microbial biomass yield of biological reactions for resources recovery
Evaluate substrate properties (toxicity, bioavailability, biodegradability) for their effect on biological processes for resource recovery
Calculate the dimensions of bioreactors used for resource recovery
Explain biofilm theory and use the equations involved
Explain how biological processes can be used to produce recyclable crystals and minerals, and be able to use the involved mathematical relationships
Use the acquired knowledge to design a biological process to steer the microbial competition for substrates in mixed cultures in such a way that desired reactions occur
Assessment method
- Assignment portfolio (50%)
- Written test with open and closed questions (50%)
Prior knowledge
ETE24804 Fundamentals of Environmental Technology + PCC21802 Introductory Thermodynamics or comparable.
Resources
- Lecture notes.
Additional information
- Contact a coordinator
- Levelmaster
- Mode of instructionon campus