Course Code Name of the Course L T P Credit

ESC521 Water Chemistry Practical 0 0 3 3

Course Objectives:
 The subject offers the readers a fundamental understanding of the water quality parameters and its role
in environmental engineering.
Overall Learning Outcomes:
 Understand the water quality parameters and the significance.
 Understanding the operational condition during research work.
Exp
Experiment Name PH Experimental Outcome
No.
Exp. Calibration of pH meter, TDS 3 Understanding the operation and
1. and conductivity meter and determination of calibration of most common equipments
pH, TDS and conductivity of a given water sample. in field of water quality measurement

Exp. Calibration and standardization of Nephelometer 3 Understanding the measurement of

2. and determination of turbidity of a water sample. turbidity and its importance during
coagulation study
Exp. Determination of acidity and alkalinity of given 3 Understanding the role of acidity and
3. water sample. alkalinity in drinking water quality and
its role during water treatment.
Exp. Determination of hardness of given water sample. 3 This unit provides a detailed overview of
4. biological treatment technologies used
for wastewater treatment.
Exp. Determination of nitrate of given water sample. 3 This unit will provide an understanding
5. on sludge treatment design facilities used
in STP.
Exp. Determination of sulphate of given water sample. 3 Understanding the measurement of
6. sulphate and its role in water quality
management
Exp. 7 Determination of chloride of given water sample. 3 Understanding the measurement of
chloride and its role in water quality
management
Exp. Determination of chlorine demand, residual chlorine 3 Understanding the disinfection
8. and breakpoint. requirement for drinking water
Exp. Determination of optimum coagulant dose using jar 3 Understanding the removal mechanism
9. test. of colloidal particles from water source
Exp. Determination of optimum lime soda dose for 3 Understanding the lime and soda
10. hardness removal chemistry for hardness removal.
Exp. Determination of sodium and potassium by flame 3 Understanding the determination of
11. photometer. selected ions by flame photometer
Books and References:
1. APHA (2012) Standard methods for the examination of water and waste water, edn. American Public Health
Association, Washington, DC.