Module Details
Module Code: |
ENVI C4502 |
Module Title:
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Environmental Hydraulics II
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Title:
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Environmental Hydraulics II
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Shane Murray
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Module Description: |
The aims of Hydraulics portion of this module is: (1) to develop students application of the concepts of hydraulic design. The aims of Environmental Engineering portion of this module are: (1) To enable the learner to understand the development and treatment needs of water sources together an appreciation of source protection methods as an alternative to treatment.(2) Understand the principles of wastewater treatment and disposal
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
participate in the design of water & wastewater systems |
LO2 |
assist in the preparation and issuing of a discharge license |
LO3 |
examine, identify & use appropriate methods & sustainable drainage systems for application to new & broadly-defined storm drainage problems; |
LO4 |
select & apply appropriate communication tools to present technical information on drainage systems, its components &/or design process. |
Dependencies |
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 |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
(1) Storm-water drainage Design
(a) Hydrological cycle (b) Average Rainfall Intensity Method (c) Rainfall frequency-intensity-duration method (d) Rational & Modified Rational Methods (e) Time-Area Method (f) Unit Hydrograph theory & rainfall-run-off model (g) Climate Change (h) Storm Attenuation & Flood Routing (i) SUDS (j) Culvert flow
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(2) Development of Water Sources
(a) Legislation controlling water abstraction
(b) Design of surface water and groundwater intakes
(c) Design principles of unit processes
(d) Use of source protection as an alternative to treatment
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(3) Wastewater Treatment Disposal
(a) Unit process design principles
(b) Dilution assessment – assimilation capacity
(c) Discharge licenses
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
0.50 |
6 |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.50 |
42 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Estimate Learner Hours |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.50 |
78 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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L. Hamill. (2011), Understanding Hydraulics, Third edition. Red Globe Press, p.656, [ISBN: 9780230242753].
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IWES. Groundwater; Occurrence Development and Protection.
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Kiely, G.. Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill.
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Horan. Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems-Theory and Operation.
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Elizabeth M. Shaw,Keith J. Beven,Nick A. Chappell,Rob Lamb. (2010), Hydrology in Practice, Fourth Edition, CRC Press, p.546, [ISBN: 9780415370427].
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Mihelic. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering.
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EPA. Water and wastewater treatment manuals.
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Irish Government. Statutory Instruments-Legislation.
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Nathanail, Bardos. Contaminated land management, Ready Reference EPP.
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Misstear, Banks, Clark. Water Wells and boreholes.
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Metcalf and Eddy. Wastewater Engineering treatment and reuse.
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Purcell. Design of Water Resource Systems.
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David Butler,John Davies. (2010), Urban Drainage, Third Edition, CRC Press, p.632, [ISBN: 9780415455268].
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D. I. H. Barr,HR Wallingford (Firm). (2006), Tables for the Hydraulic Design of Pipes, Sewers and Channels, Thomas Telford, p.340, [ISBN: 9780727733566].
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E.M. Wilson. (1990), Engineering Hydrology, Red Globe Press, p.348, [ISBN: 9780333517178].
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Smethurst. BASIC Water Treatment, open university press.
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Schroeder. Water and Wastewater Treatment, McGraw Hill.
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Bouwer. Groundwater Hydrology.
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Driscoll. Groundwater and Wells.
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Other Resources |
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British Hydrological Society (BHS). British Hydrological Society website,
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Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, (they
were formerly the British Institute of
Hydrology). Centre for Ecology and Hydrology website,
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Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study
(GDSDS). Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study
(GDSDS),
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Hydrometric Website of the Office of
Public Works, providing extensive
datasets from almost 300 locations
around Ireland. Hydrometric Website of the Office of
Public Works,
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Hydrology Ireland, a focal point for
hydrology in Ireland. Hydrology Ireland website,
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Met Eireann, (The Irish Meteorological
Service).. Met Eireann website,
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