ENVE 201Environmental Engineering

Chemistry 1

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Aslıhan Kerç

Introduction

• SAWYER - PART IIWater and Wastewater Analysis

CHAPTER 9 - Introduction

• Quantitative measurement ?Important in engineering

For quantitative measurement in environmental engineering:

- Engineering measurement devices- Chemistry- Physics- Biology

are used.

Approach to environmental engineering problem

• Initial definition of the problem• Quantitative definition Analytical methods

and procedures are used• Solution Design of facilities• After construction of the facility Monitoring

• Character of environmental engineering problem:

Relationship between living organisms and their environment

Analytical procedures contain:- Chemical- Biochemical methods

Data interpretation Related to the effect on microorganisms or human beings

• Wet chemical analysis• Microanalysis for the determination of

small amounts of contaminantsinstrumental analysis

Standard methods of analysis