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Nitrate Nitrite Level 1

This document provides instructions for an environmental engineering laboratory on analyzing nitrite and nitrate concentration in water samples. Students will measure nitrate and nitrite levels in samples collected from four locations along Sg. Klang. The objectives are to measure the concentrations and analyze the results. Students must identify apparatus needed, follow procedures in the appendices to collect data, and submit a technical report within 7 days that includes the results, analysis, and conclusions from the experiment.

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Nitrate Nitrite Level 1

This document provides instructions for an environmental engineering laboratory on analyzing nitrite and nitrate concentration in water samples. Students will measure nitrate and nitrite levels in samples collected from four locations along Sg. Klang. The objectives are to measure the concentrations and analyze the results. Students must identify apparatus needed, follow procedures in the appendices to collect data, and submit a technical report within 7 days that includes the results, analysis, and conclusions from the experiment.

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FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN AWAM

ECW 568 – ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY


LABORATORY MANUAL
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COURSE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY


COURSE CODE ECW568
LEVEL OF OPENNESS 1
CATEGORY PARTIALLY OPEN ENDED
DEGREE OF OPEN-ENDED (%) 30%
PERIOD OF ACTIVITY 1 WEEK

TITLE NITRITE AND NITRATE

INTRODUCTION
Nitrite and nitrate are naturally occurring ions that are part of the
nitrogen cycle. Nitrate is used mainly in inorganic fertilizers, and
sodium nitrite is used as food preservatives, especially in cured meats.
The nitrate concentration in groundwater and surface water is
normally low but can reach high levels as a result of leaching or runoff
from agricultural land or contamination from human or animal wastes
as a consequence of the oxidation of ammonia and similar sources.
Anaerobic conditions may result in the formation and persistence of
nitrite. Chloramination may give rise to the formation of nitrite within
the distribution system if the formation of chloramine is not
sufficiently controlled. The formation of nitrite is as a consequence of
microbial activity and may be intermittent. Nitrification in distribution
systems can increase nitrite levels, usually by 0.2–1.5 mg/litre.
PREAMBLE
OBJECTIVES
1. To measure the concentration of nitrate and nitrite in water
sample.
2. To analyze data and interpret the results of the nitrate and nitrite
experiment.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the laboratory activities, students would be able:
1. To acquire and develop sublime psychomotor skills in conducting
laboratory experiments.
2. To work as a team, demonstrate leadership and enhance
communication skills through discussion.

PROBLEM STATEMENT
Water samples were collected at four (4) different locations along Sg.
Klang. TWO (2) water samples (SA, SB) were collected and brought to
PROBLEM STATEMENT laboratory for the analysis of Nitrate and Nitrite concentration.
Prepare the laboratory report complete with result interpretation and
discussion.
FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN AWAM
ECW 568 – ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
LABORATORY MANUAL
__________________________________________________________________________________
APPARATUS
Each group must identify the suitable apparatus needed for the
experiment themselves and consult with instructor/technician.

PROCEDURES
WAYS AND MEANS Refer Appendix 1 and 2

DATA ANALYSIS
All data collected and observed during the test must be tabulated in
proper format for easy verification and presentation of the technical
report

RESULTS, ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION


Each group is required to submit a technical report of the laboratory
results highlighting the apparatus used, the procedures undertaken
for the test, data acquisition process, analysis carried out and the
relevancy of the set-out output to address the given problem. The
RESULTS format of the technical report can be done according to the creativity
and the discretion of the group members.

The report must be submitted within SEVEN (7) days after the
completion of the test.

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