The Water Treatment – Level II (Design) course is an advanced programme tailored for students and professionals seeking to master the engineering design of water treatment systems. Building on foundational knowledge, this course provides the technical depth and practical tools needed to plan, evaluate, and design complex treatment facilities that ensure safe, sustainable, and compliant water supply.
Learners will explore the full design lifecycle—from feasibility studies and treatability testing to system selection, monitoring programme design, and life cycle assessments. The course covers a wide array of processes including pre-treatment methods using coagulants, lime, powdered activated carbon (PAC), and oxidising agents like pre-chlorine and potassium permanganate. Advanced treatment technologies such as adsorption, ion exchange, and Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are also examined, including how to determine CCPP (Calcium Carbonate Precipitation Potential) for effective chemical selection.
Students will gain in-depth knowledge of key physical and chemical treatment steps such as mixing (using G-values, static and mechanical mixers), flocculation, sedimentation (including clarifiers and sludge blankets), filtration (sand filters, membrane systems like UF and RO), and disinfection using chlorine, UV, and other agents. The course also delves into sludge management, including pre-treatment, mechanical dewatering, and drying bed design.
Additionally, learners will work on a comprehensive Process Design Project, applying hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and compiling professional specifications, simulating the design of a real-world treatment plant. This course is ideal for future water engineers, plant designers, and technical specialists aiming to lead the development of reliable, efficient, and innovative water treatment systems.
