Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
3

Instructors

Tiago André Abreu

Contents

1.Urban water supply:
a.Basic concepts. Main elements.
b.Regulations and design criteria.
c.Water abstractions.
d.Intake pipes.
e.Reservoirs.
f.Distribution networks.
 

2.Domestic water networks (drinking water):
a.Basic concepts. Main elements.
b.Regulations and design criteria.
c.Layout.
d.Design.
e.Tests and final disinfection.
 

3.Domestic networks (sewerage):
a.Basic concepts. Main elements.
b.Regulation dispositions and design criteria.
c.Layout.
d.Design.
e.Final tests.
 

4.Urban sewerage collection networks:
a.Basic concepts. Main elements.
b.Regulations and design criteria.
c.Layout.
d.Design.
e.Longitudinal section layout.
 

5.Storm water collection:
a.Basic concepts. Main elements.
b.Estimation of storm water discharges.
c.Domestic systems design.
d.Urban systems design.

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Apply fundamental principles of hydraulics to analyse water and wastewater systems.

OB2: Analyse hydraulic behaviour in water supply, wastewater, and stormwater networks.

OB3: Interpret and develop basic designs for water distribution systems and drainage networks.

OB4: Apply hydraulic methods and calculations to solve engineering problems related to fluid transport systems.

OB5: Identify the main components and operational requirements of urban water and sanitation infrastructures.

OB6: Evaluate hydraulic solutions considering technical requirements and engineering constraints.