| Module Title: | Water Engineering |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures
Laboratory practicals
Project work
Private study
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| Module Aim: |
The aims of this module are:
• to provide students with the technical knowledge to work, with supervision, in the area of water and wastewater engineering;
• to provide students with the basis for further study to degree level. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
to describe the basic physical and chemical properties of water and how these are applied in water and wastewater engineering. |
| LO2 |
to describe the hydrological cycle and its component parts; |
| LO3 |
to calculate water demand figures and understand how a source can be developed to meet the demand. |
| LO4 |
to appreciate how a chemical analysis is undertaken and be able to identify the significance of the results of analysis in the context of design and operation of a water treatment plant |
| LO5 |
to describe how a domestic wastewater system works and how the suitability of a site is assessed. |
| LO6 |
to set up and carry out tests and experiments in Water Engineering and to interpret findings |
| LO7 |
to work in a team to derive common results and to present these results as a team |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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1) Water properties and water quality
a) Density, surface tension, capillary action, solvency
b) Key parameters, water sampling and analysis
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2) Surface water hydrology
a) The hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, transpiration-runoff, river hydrology, groundwater hydrology, water budgets and balances
b) Catchments, river hydrology, hydrographs, measurement of hydrological data, extreme events
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3). Fluid Mechanics
a. Hydrostatics and buoyancy
b. Open channel hydraulics
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4) Stormwater Management
a) Sewerage, combined and separate systems
b) Sewer layouts, falls, pipe velocities
c) Rational and modified Rational methods
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5. Groundwater Hydrology
a) Aquifers and aquifer properties
b) Groundwater flow
c) Development of groundwater sources
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6) Water Demand and Sources ~
a) Calculating water demand
b) Source options
c) Selecting the best source
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7) Water Treatment and Distribution
a) unit processes
b) water networks
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8) Wastewater
a) Wastewater characteristics
b) Domestic wastewater treatment systems
c) Site suitability Assessment
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9) Water And Waste Water Tests
a) Water sampling techniques
b) Potable water tests - colour, Ph, alkalinity, hardness, chlorine, iron, aluminium, flocculation.
c) Waste water tests - oxygen, B.O.D., Nitrogen
d) Understanding an analysis report
e) Water chemistry practicals,
f) Water treatment practicals
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10) Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Visits
a) Water Treatment Plant Visit
b) Wastewater Treatment Plant Visit
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Project | 20.00% |
| Practical | 20.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Project |
2,3,5,7 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Labs |
1,2,3,4,6,7 |
20.00 |
n/a |
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Formal Exam |
Final Examination |
1,2,3,4,5 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Practicals |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
6.00 |
Module Delivered In
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