• To introduce more advanced concepts in water & environmental engineering
• To deepen the knowledge of the student in design of elements of water, stormwater & wastewater infrastructure
• To allow the student to become familiar with Environmental impact of development
• To Develop ability in analysis of parameters used in water quality assessment advanced water and advanced wastewater treatment and environmental assessment.
| 1. Rainfall-Runoff Design principles of stormwater collection systems Calculation of stormwater runoff SuDS Apply design principles
2. Pipeline Design & Construction Design considerations Construction methodologies Rehabilitation 3. Fluid Mechanics Apply formula and solve problems (notches & weirs) Calculations as applied in water & wastewater treatment element design 4. Pumps Further pump characteristics and design considerations Affinity laws 5. Environmental Impact of Development Irish and European Legislation Analysis of Development
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
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• Lectures and Labs
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |