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Module Overview

Water & Environmental Engineering 2

• To introduce the student to core environmental concepts such as sustainability and the circular economy

• To develop the ability of the student in design of elements of water, stormwater & wastewater infrastructure

• To Develop ability in analysis of parameters used in water quality assessment advanced water and advanced wastewater treatment and environmental assessment.

The module overview should be concise and succinct.

Module Code

CBEO 3150

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

1. Environmental Principles & Legislation

  • Circular Economy
  •  European Legislation

2. Water Quality Legislation

  • Irish and International
  • Water Framework Directive

3. Water Treatment

  • Advanced Water Treatment processes

4. Wastewater Treatment

  • Advanced Wastewater Treatment Processes

5. Water Distribution

  • Design principles of water distribution systems

6. Stormwater & Wastewater Collection

  • Design principles of sewers

Laboratory work:

Students carry out experiments in groups and submit individual lab reports. Experiments will be selected from the following list: Nitrate Determination, Ammonia Kjeldahl, Phosphate Determination, Acidity, Alkalinity, Langelier Index, Fluoride Determination, Chlorine Determination, Eco Sanitation

  • for reasons of Health & Safety, artificial wastewater samples may be employed
 

• Lectures: 2 hrs/week

• Lab: 1 hour/week

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100