Module Details

Module Code: CIVL8022
Title: Wastewater Engineering
Long Title: Wastewater Collection and Design
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2010/11 ( February 2011 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module builds on the previously acquired knowledge from Water Engineering [CIVL8023]. The subject will involve detailed examination of current methods and standards in wastewater collection and treatment plant design. The subject will also include the study of both urban and rural hydrology
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the interaction between rain, infiltration, runoff and river flow
LO2 Estimate the capacity of river channels and culverts to carry river flows
LO3 Design storm and foul sewers for an urban area
LO4 Carry out preliminary process design of a municipal wastewater treatment plant
LO5 Conduct a preliminary hydraulic design of pipes and structures associated with wastewater engineering
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.
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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
Hydrology
Precipitation. Rainfall analysis. Flooding. Runoff analysis. Affects of urbanisation on hydrology. Estimation of catchment runoff. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
Sewer Design
Hydraulic design of sewers. Wallingford Procedure. Storm sewer design.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
Preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. Sludge treatment and disposal.
Pumping station design
Sizing of pump station. Power requirements. Sizing rising mains. Economic comparisons
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Hydrological design project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
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 module content Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material and preparation of continuous assessment Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • N. F. Gray,. (2010), Water Technology, Third Edition, [ISBN: 978-1-8561-7705-4].
  • EPA. (1997), Wastewater Treatment Manual, EPA, Ireland, p.116 pages.
  • Les Hamill. (2006), Understanding hydraulics, Second. Palgrave, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 978-0-333-77906-4].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Mark J Hammer. (2005), Water and Wastewater Technology, Fifth. Pearson Prentice Hall, United Kingdom, p.540 pages, [ISBN: 013-197-307-X].
  • Metcalf and Eddy. Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, Fourth Edition. McGraw.
  • Wilson, EM. (1990), Engineering Hydrology.
  • Chadwick and Morfett. (2004), Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 4th. Taylor and Francis.
  • EPA. Wastewater Treatment Manuals - Treatment systems for single houses, EPA.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EENEN_8 Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering 2 Elective