Module Details

Module Code: ENVI C4501
Module Title: Environmental Hydraulics I
Title: Environmental Hydraulics I
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Shane Murray
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of the Hydraulics portion of this module is:
(1) to develop students application of the concepts of hydraulic design

The aims of the Environmental Engineering portion of this module is:
(1) to enable the learner to apply their
scientific knowledge to the design and construction of sustainable water supply and wastewater treatment
systems;
(2) to enable the learner to collate and interpret hydrological data;
(3) to enable the learner to
participate in flood risk assessment and management.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 compare & critically evaluate (a) the framework of relevant legal requirements for the treatment & disposal of Wastewater; (b) the codes of practice & industry standards & the need for their application; (c) appropriate foul & storm drainage components & systems.
LO2 examine, identify & use appropriate methods for application to new & broadly-defined foul drainage problems.
LO3 select & apply appropriate communication tools to present technical information on drainage systems, its components &/or design process.
LO4 participate in the collation, assessment and interpretation of hydrological data and assist in the assessment of flood risk
LO5 assess & quantify surface water and groundwater sources and contribute to the design of production boreholes and intakes
LO6 work as part of a design 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) Basic Principles of Design Sewers
(a) Sewerage systems (b) System Components (c) Layout of Sewers
(2) Legislation on Treatment & Disposal of Wastewater
(a) Water Framework Directive (b) EPA Acts (c) EC (Drinking Water) Regulations
(3) Foul sewer Drainage Design
(a) Water Consumption Method (b) Discharge Unit Method
(4) Pumping Station Design
(a) Hydraulic gradient in pump-pipeline systems (b) Multiple pump systems (c) Pump performance (d) Pump selection
(5) Elements of the Hydrological Cycle
(a) Precipitation analysis, (b)Water Balance Assessment, (c) Extreme event analysis
(6) Assessment of Surface Water Sources
(a) Volume assessment (b) Baseflow (c) Dry weather flows (d) Catchment assessment (e) Baseline water quality (f) Flood Risk Assessment
(7) Groundwater Hydrology
(a) Desk-top study, Interrogation of web based databases (b) Geological field assessment (c) Application of Geophysical surveys to groundwater assessments (d) Trial well drilling (e) Aquifer assessment (f) Well testing (g) Baseline water quality
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
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.
Reassessment Description
Repeat Exam &/or CA reassessment, as appropriate. Students must have attained a minimum of 35% in their CA work in this module throughout the year to be deemed to have met the requirements for a repeat opportunity.

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 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.50 78
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Butler & Davies. (2011), Urban Drainage, Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 9780415455268].
  • L. Hamill. (2011), Understanding Hydraulics: a guide to the basic principles of hydraulics with an explanation of the essential theory, Palgrave MacMillan, [ISBN: 9780230242753].
  • Elizabeth M Shaw... [et al.]. Hydrology in practice, London ; Spon, 2011., [ISBN: 9780415370427].
  • Wallingford & Barr. (2006), Tables for the hydraulic design of pipes, sewers and channels, Thomas Telford, London, [ISBN: 9780727733566].
  • E. M. Wilson. (2010), Engineering hydrology, Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 9780333517178].
  • Soakaway design Digest 365, Building Research Establishment.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • CIRIA. (2001), Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems – Best Practice Manual.
  • Environmental Protection Agency. Treatment Systems for Small Communities, Business, Leisure Centres and Hotels.
  • Waste Water Treatment Manuals Treatment Systems for Single Houses, Environmental Protection Agency.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: