Urban Water Supply Systems
Objectives
At the end of this curricular unit, the student must have acquired the knowledge, skills and competences that enable him/her to: -evaluate the quality of water for the production of water for human consumption; - assess the quality of water and its impact on health - understand the treatment schemes, which constitute a water treatment system for human consumption; - identify the different components of a supply system.
General characterization
Code
12650
Credits
3.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Gabriela Lourenço da Silva Féria de Almeida
Hours
Weekly - 2
Total - 48
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
not apply
Bibliography
- Worch, E. (2019). Drinking water treatment: an introduction. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG.
- Stephenson, D. (2012). Water supply management (Vol. 29). Springer Science & Business Media.
- Spellman, F. R. (2017). The drinking water handbook. CRC Press.
- Hendricks, D. W. (2018). Water treatment unit processes: physical and chemical. CRC press.
Teaching method
The curricular unit takes place in theorical-pratical sessions of two hours a week, approaching the themes proposed in program and where students are involved in the discussion of the different themes. During the course several challenges will be proposed to be held in groups and presented in the last classes
Evaluation method
The curricular unit is assessed through 1 test and the resolution, presentation and discussion of the proposed challenges.
The test will last 90 minutes and will contribute 60% to the final grade.The minimum mark for the test is 7.5 marks.
The proposed challenges and their presentation will contribute 30% to the final grade.
Participation/discussion in classes in weeks 11, 12 and 13 (10%)
In order to complete the course, students must be present for at least two thirds of the TP classes, which is a requirement for attendance.
Subject matter
- Origins of water used for the production of water for human consumption
- Water quality and its relation to potential uses
- Water quality and health effects.
- Efficiency in water use, direct and indirect benefits.
- Legal framework
- General approach to water supply systems.
- Treatment schemes associated with different water qualities.
- Presentation and discussion of the challenges launched in the scope of the competencies acquired during the course unit.