Module Details

Module Code: ENGR H2517
Module Title: Water Engineering
Title: Water Engineering
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Ger Keohane
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
1) Water properties and water quality
a) Density, surface tension, capillary action, solvency b) Key parameters, water sampling and analysis
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
3). Fluid Mechanics
a. Hydrostatics and buoyancy b. Open channel hydraulics
4) Stormwater Management
a) Sewerage, combined and separate systems b) Sewer layouts, falls, pipe velocities c) Rational and modified Rational methods
5. Groundwater Hydrology
a) Aquifers and aquifer properties b) Groundwater flow c) Development of groundwater sources
6) Water Demand and Sources ~
a) Calculating water demand b) Source options c) Selecting the best source
7) Water Treatment and Distribution
a) unit processes b) water networks
8) Wastewater
a) Wastewater characteristics b) Domestic wastewater treatment systems c) Site suitability Assessment
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
10) Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Visits
a) Water Treatment Plant Visit b) Wastewater Treatment Plant Visit
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project20.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,5,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,6,7
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Labs
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Practicals Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • D. Barnes... [et al.]. Water and wastewater engineering systems, Longman Scientific & Technical 1986, [ISBN: 0582994667].
  • (1974), Water supply, Arnold, London, [ISBN: 0713133139].
  • Terence J. McGhee. Water supply and sewerage, New York ; McGraw-Hill, c1991., [ISBN: 0070609381].
  • Gerard Kelly. Environmental Engineering., McGraw-Hill.
  • Purcell. Design of Water Resource Systems.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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