In this module the student will be introduced to more advanced concepts in water & environmental engineering, deepening knowledge in design of elements of water, stormwater & wastewater infrastructure. Students will also be introduced to environmental accountabilty in development through Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment. They will continue to develop ability in analysis of parameters used in water quality assessment advanced water and advanced wastewater treatment.
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, open channel flow)
- Calculations as applied in water & wastewater treatment element design
4. Pumps
- 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
*for reasons of Health & Safety, artificial wastewater samples may be employed.
• Lectures: 2 hr/week
• Lab: 1 hour/week
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |