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Course, academic year 2025/2026
  
Advanced Technical Equipment in Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants - M217036
Title: Technické vybavení na čistírnách odpadních vod a úpravnách vody
Guaranteed by: Department of Water Technology and Environmental Engineering (217)
Faculty: Faculty of Environmental Technology
Actual: from 2025
Semester: winter
Points: winter s.:3
E-Credits: winter s.:3
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unlimited / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
Qualifications:  
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Bartáček Jan prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Procházka Jindřich Ing. Ph.D.
Classification: Chemistry > Analytical Chemistry
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
This course focuses on the technical and mechanical systems used in the operation of modern drinking water treatment plants and wastewater treatment facilities. In contrast to process-oriented or technology-driven courses, the emphasis here is placed on engineering infrastructure, machinery, instrumentation, energy systems, and automation that support water treatment in real-world conditions. Students will gain a detailed understanding of the function, operation, and integration of key equipment such as pumps, blowers, mixers, heat exchangers, separators, chemical dosing systems, and membrane modules. Special attention is paid to sludge handling and dewatering technologies, including gravity thickeners, belt presses, centrifuges, and screw presses. A dedicated lecture is focused on biogas management systems, covering gas flow measurement, explosion safety measures, and energy recovery through cogeneration (CHP) units. Students will also explore monitoring systems, including sensors, SCADA platforms, and PLC-based automation, along with approaches to predictive maintenance and energy optimization. The course concludes with a two-part section on digitalization in the water sector, introducing students to smart tools such as sensor networks, digital twins, data dashboards, and AI-driven decision-making in water infrastructure management. Upon completion, students will be equipped to understand, evaluate, and communicate technical concepts related to the design, operation, and optimization of mechanical and electrical systems in water treatment facilities. This knowledge will be applicable both in the field and in cooperation with engineers, plant operators, contractors, and technology providers.
Last update: Bartáček Jan (16.04.2025)
Course completion requirements -

For the successful passing of the subject students are required to gain at least 51 point from overal number of 100 points in the written test.

Last update: Cibulková Jana (17.02.2025)
Literature -

R: M. Popl, J. Fähnrich: Analytická chemie životního prostředí (Environmental analytical chemistry), VŠCHT Praha 1999, ISBN 80-7080-336-3

A: J. Pawlyszin: Solid phase microextraction; theory and practice, Wiley-VCH, New York 1997, ISBN 0-471-19034-9

Last update: Cibulková Jana (17.02.2025)
Teaching methods -

Lectures

Last update: Bartáček Jan (16.04.2025)
Requirements to the exam - Czech

Zkouška se koná jen písemnou formou na konci semestru. Opravnou zkoušku je možné konat během zkouškového období.

Last update: Cibulková Jana (17.02.2025)
Syllabus -

Module 1 – Core Mechanical Systems

1. Pumping Systems in Water and Wastewater Treatment

2. Screening, Grit Removal, and Sedimentation

3. Aeration and Mixing Technologies in Biological Treatment

4. Sludge Thickening and Dewatering Equipment

Module 2 – Instrumentation and Energy Systems

5. Instrumentation and Automation in Treatment Plants

6. Heat Exchangers and Energy Recovery

7. Biogas Handling Systems – flow measurement, safety, CHP operation

Module 3 – Chemical and Membrane Technologies

8. Chemical Dosing and Disinfection Systems

9. Membrane Filtration and Advanced Treatment

Module 4 – Maintenance, Digitalization, and Future Trends

10. Common Equipment Failures and Maintenance Strategies

11. Energy Optimization and Smart Technologies

12. Digitalization I: Sensors, SCADA, and AI-driven management

13. Digitalization II: Integration, security, future trends and case studies

14. Reserve

Last update: Bartáček Jan (16.04.2025)
Learning resources -

http://www.vscht.cz

Last update: Cibulková Jana (17.02.2025)
Learning outcomes -

students will be equipped to understand, evaluate, and communicate technical concepts related to the design, operation, and optimization of mechanical and electrical systems in water treatment facilities. This knowledge will be applicable both in the field and in cooperation with engineers, plant operators, contractors, and technology providers.

Last update: Bartáček Jan (16.04.2025)
Registration requirements -

knowledge within the scope of a bachelor's course Analytical chemistry.

Last update: Cibulková Jana (17.02.2025)
 
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