CE 370 Lab Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering

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CE 370 LabWater Supply and Wastewater Engineering

• Omar Ghazy Al-Attas
• Office 16 / 268 (Phone 2672)
• Office hours 11 am 2 pm (SUMTW)

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Experiments for CE 370

1. pH Measurement
2. Preparation of Standard Solutions
3. Alkalinity Measurement
4. Determination of Water Hardness
5. Jar Test
6. Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Adsorption
7. Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Measurement
8. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)
9. Gravimetric Analysis of Water
10. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)
11. Bacteriological Analysis of Water

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Safety First while in the laboratory

• The basic purpose of laboratory safety is to
  protect students, researchers, technicians and
  teachers from the many hazards encountered during
  the use of various materials and equipments.
• While in these laboratories, to satisfy your
  curiosity, always seek help of laboratory
  personnel instead of directly dealing with the
  situation. Precaution is the precondition to use
  a laboratory.

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Safety First while in the laboratory
A set of information is presented here to
safeguard you while in the laboratory.

•  1. Laboratories are strictly smoke free zones.
•  2. No food and beverages are allowed inside.
•  3. Avoid long sleeved loose clothes and wear
  aprons while conducting experiments.
•  4. No running in the laboratory.
•  5. Wear protective shoes and avoid open-toed
  sandals.
•  6. Avoid risk of damage to your clothing or
  other belongings.

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Safety First while in the laboratory
A set of information is presented here to
safeguard you while in the laboratory.

1. Know locations of first aid, eye station, safety
   shower, fire blanket, fire extinguishers and gas
   masks.
2. (a) Normal eye glasses are not usually adequate
   for eye protection. (b) Do not wear contact
   lenses in the laboratory.
3. Various microbiological cultures, media and
   samples are handled in this laboratory so avoid
   cross contamination.    

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Safety First while in the laboratory
A set of information is presented here to
safeguard you while in the laboratory.

1. While transferring liquids, remember ACID TO
   WATER
2. Use gloves while pouring corrosive liquids.
3. Avoid mouth contact with any laboratory
   equipments including pipettes. Use safety fillers
   to fill pipettes.
4. Use only chemicals and reagents having proper
   labels