Module Details

Module Code: CIVL9011
Title: Advanced Water Engineering
Long Title: Advanced Water Engineering
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides the learner with an advanced study of current methods and standards in water treatment technologies and system design together with distribution infrastructure design.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate and analyse water treatment processes.
LO2 Analyse and design a water distribution system.
LO3 Analyse groundwater aquifer movement dynamics and capacity.
LO4 Develop water sampling and analysis programmes, and undertake selected laboratory analysis
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Water quality
Water chemistry and micro-biology of the aquatic environment. Legislative framework. Drinking water quality. Identification of and interaction with stakeholders.
Water Transmission
Water transmission and storage systems. Intercatchment bulk transfer.
Water sources
Surface water and groundwater sources. Water abstraction. Groundwater aquifer movement dynamics and groundwater capacity.
Water treatment
Standard treatment processes and process design. Advanced treatment methods - disinfection & virus removal. Sludge treatment, reuse and disposal. Process control and instrumentation. Energy efficiency in design and maintenance.
Water distribution
Water distribution system analysis, modelling and design. Contamination in water distribution.
Water conservation
Water conservation techniques. Leakage control. Asset management.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination75.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Water supply system design
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 75
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
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.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of course content Every Week 2.50 2.5
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of module material, assignment research and assignment work. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of course content Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Problem Solving Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of module material, assignment research and assignment work. Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • N. F. Gray,. (2010), Water Technology, Third. Butterworth-Heinemann, London, [ISBN: 9781856177054].
  • Don D. Ratnayaka, Malcolm J. Brandt and Michael Johnson. (2009), Twort's water supply, Sixth. Butterwort-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 9780750668439].
  • Patrick J. Purcell. (2003), Design of water resources systems, First. Thomas Telford, London, [ISBN: 9780727730985].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Chris Binnie, Martin Kimber,. (2013), Basic Water Treatment, Fifth. ICE Publishing, London, [ISBN: 9780727758163].
  • Les. Hamill,. (2011), Understanding Hydraulics, Third. Palgrave-Macmillan, Basignstoke, [ISBN: 9780230242753].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 9 Mandatory