Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameDricksvattenteknik
- CodeBOM075
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPIEE
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyCivil and Environmental Engineering
- DepartmentARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 27125
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0107 Examination 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c |
| |||||
| 0207 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c |
In programmes
- MPIEE - INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPIEE - INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Thomas Pettersson- Professor, Water Environment Technology, Architecture and Civil Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
BSc in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or equivalent. Recommended: courses in hydraulics, hydrology, hydrogeology, water chemistry.Aim
The aim of this course is to give the students a comprehensive understanding of the whole drinking water system and skills to design and in detail analyse the raw water source, a treatment plant and a distribution network.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
The overall teaching goal is that the students will become highly motivated to learn more in the drinking water engineering area and adapt a deep learning approach.
· Describe and explain the entire technical drinking water system - from source to tap
· Explain the connection of raw water quality, treatment requirements and distribution network to drinking water quality and consumer's health
· Identify and categorize risks and hazards in drinking water systems to consumer health
· Apply the gained knowledge to design new or redesign existing processes in a drinking water treatment plant
· Combine gained hydraulic knowledge when designing a new or redesigning an existing drinking water distribution network - including working pressure, reservoir volume and water demand
· Analyse and design the drinking water network layout using hydrodynamic computer models
· Combine knowledge of water processes and network hydraulics to design a sustainable drinking water network
· Criticize and modify existing water supply systems to become sustainable
Content
The course is divided into three subject parts that reflect the drinking water sub systems: raw water source, treatment plant and distribution network. Specific subjects treated are: source water management, quantitative microbial risk assessment, design of treatment processes, distribution network design and analysis, and sustainable drinking water system management.
Organisation
The teaching methods used aim at making the students gaining the required knowledge and skills as a water engineer in the society. Teaching methods include lecturers, exercises, laboratory lessons, computer modelling exercises, study visit and handing in assignments.
Literature
Course compendium (sold at Cremona, and composed by the teachers within the course)
Examination including compulsory elements
Course examination consist of two project assignments, a process laboratory exercise and a written exam. The written exam consists of two parts: one theory part and one problem part. Grades: Fail, 3, 4 and 5. Well executed and reported project assignments as well as solved weekly problem assignments (optional) during the course may yield bonus marks to improve the course grade (but not to pass the exam).
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.