Have you ever wondered why some reactors outperform others? 

This short course will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of chemical reaction kinetics and explore the various types of reactors used in the water sector. You'll learn how these two critical factors interact to influence overall process performance, giving you a deeper understanding of how to optimize water treatment systems. 

*Part of WWP MSc Course

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • DurationOne day
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost£400 (Includes refreshments and lunch) Concessions available

Course structure

This course is delivered via a mixture of lectures and tutorials.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to describe the key scientific and engineering principles behind reactor design and the operation of water and wastewater treatment processes. This includes understanding mass balance, reactor theory, and the fundamentals of chemical and biochemical kinetics, enabling you to optimize and improve treatment system performance.

Core content

• Chemical and biochemical kinetics
• Kinetics tutorials
• Mass balance and reactor theory
• Mass balance and reactor theory tutorials

Who should attend

This course is ideal for professionals in the water and wastewater sectors, including engineers, scientists, process designers, and plant operators to gained fundamental knowledge about the scientific and engineering principles governing the design and operation of reactors for water and wastewater treatment.

Accreditation

Concessions

10% Cranfield alumni

Multiple booking discounts:

2 days @ £ 700
3 days @ £1000
5 days @ £1600

*Discount only applies to multiple bookings across WWP Course modules.

Accommodation options and prices

This is a non-residential course. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information regarding our accommodation on campus can be .

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ is situated in Bedfordshire close to the border with Buckinghamshire. The University is located almost midway between the towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes and is conveniently situated between junctions 13 and 14 of the M1.

London Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports are 30, 90 and 90 minutes respectively by car, offering superb connections to and from just about anywhere in the world. 

Further location and travel details

Location address

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College Road
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.