FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN AWAM

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

PASIR GUDANG LABORATORY MANUAL

COURSE WATER AND WASTEWATER ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE ECW351
LEVEL OF OPENNESS 3
CATEGORY FULLY OPEN ENDED
DEGREE OF OPEN-ENDED (%) 100
PERIOD OF ACTIVITY 3 WEEKS

TITLE SUSPENDED SOLIDS (SS)

1.1 Introduction
The need for an open-ended laboratory activity is emphasized in enhancing
independent learning activities and inculcating creativity and innovation of
students.
This open-ended laboratory activities is created to provide a platform for
students (as a group) to determine the objectives and scopes of the laboratory
assignment, identify the necessary apparatus and prepare step by step
methodology to carry out the task to address the given problem. The group
will be required to analyze all the technical data obtained and present them in
a technical format.
PREAMBLE 1.2 Objectives
To solve a given problem using the right laboratory testing tools and
methodology.
1.3 Learning Outcomes
At the end of the laboratory activities, students would be able to:
1. Determine the suitable laboratory tests and procedures to follow to
address the given problem.
2. Analyze test data and present the solution to the open-ended problem.
3. Work in a group to undertake the task and produce the relevant
technical report.
2.0 Problem Statement
Suspended solids is an indicator of water quality. The amount of suspended
solids indicates how cloudy the water is. High concentrations of suspended
solids can lower water quality by absorbing light. Waters then become warmer
PROBLEM STATEMENT
and lessen the ability of the water to hold oxygen necessary for aquatic life.
Each group has to collect their own sample from the possible source of water
that can be used as water supply. The group is required to design and
conduct suitable and related laboratory test to obtain the relevant water
parameters base on the information given above.
3.1 Apparatus
WAYS & MEANS
The group must identify the availability of the chosen apparatus in the lab

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PASIR GUDANG LABORATORY MANUAL

before the right procedures can be identified.

3.2 Procedures
The group is required to search for the relevant procedure to carry out the test
based on the available apparatus in your laboratory. The document must be
made ready for verification by the instructor during the laboratory activity.
Procedures
3.3 Data Acquisition
All data collected and observed during the test must be tabulated in proper
format for easy verification and presentation of the technical report

4 Results, Analysis and Conclusion

The group is required to submit a technical report of the laboratory results
highlighting the apparatus used, the procedures undertaken for the test, data
RESULTS acquisition process, analysis carried out and the relevancy of the set-out
output to address the given problem. The format of the technical report is left
to the creativity and the discretion of the group.
The report must be submitted within 7 days after the completion of the test.

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