Module Details

Module Code: CIVL8023
Title: Water Engineering
Long Title: Water Engineering
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the student to understand open channel flow, river hydraulics / sediment transport and their applications to Civil Engineering. The module also covers water supply including water demand, water sources, water quality, water treatment and water distribution.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Calculate flows in open channel systems
LO2 Evaluate river sediment and water quality transport modes and loadings
LO3 Identify and evaluate sources of water demand and water quantity and quality requirements
LO4 Perform preliminary water treatment plant design
LO5 Perform preliminary design of water distribution systems
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
Open Channel Flow
Free surface flow, resistance formulae, specific energy, critical depth, rapid and gradually varied flow, water surface profiles.
River Engineering
Morphology, river surveys, flows, flood routing, modelling.
Sediment Transport
Mechanics of transport, suspended and bed load transport, sediment loadings.
Water Quality
Pollutant sources and types, physical processes, modelling techniques, standards and legislation.
Water Supply
Water demand, water quality parameters, standards and legislation, microbiology of water.
Water Sources and Yield
The water cycle, surface waters, ground water, other resources.
Water Treatment
Water treatment process design, screening, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, fluoridation, disinfection, sludge treatment and disposal, advanced treatment methods.
Water Distribution Systems
Storage reservoirs, pipe materials, pipeline design and construction, distribution network design.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Assessment of Open Channel/River Flow Conditions
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Water Supply System Design
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
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 Theory and Application Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Problem Solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision, Preparation of Assessment Material 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
  • Chadwick, A., Morfett, J. and Borthwick, M.. (2004), Hydraulics in Civil & Environmental Engineering, 4th. Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 0-203-02777-9].
  • Don D. Ratnayaka, Malcolm J. Brandt and Michael Johnson. (2009), Twort's water supply, 4th. [ISBN: 9780750668439].
  • Mark J. Hammer,. (2012), Water and Wastewater Technology, 7th. [ISBN: 9780135114049].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • N. F. Gray,. (2010), Water Technology, Third Edition, 1st. [ISBN: 978-1-8561-7705-4].
  • Gerard Kiely. (1997), Environmental engineering, 1st. [ISBN: 0-07-709127-2].
  • Environmental Protection Agency. (1995), EPA Water Treatment Manual - Filtration, 1st.
  • EPA. Water Treatment Manual (Disinfection), 1st. [ISBN: 9781840954210].
  • EPA. (2000), Coagulation, Flocculation & Clarification, 1st. [ISBN: 1-84095-090-0].
  • L. Hamill,. (2011), Understanding Hydraulics, 3rd. Palgrave, [ISBN: 9780230242753].
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 1 Elective