Dispersion of Effluents in Aquatic Environment

Code:

MEA321

Acronym:

MEA321

Instance: 2006/2007 - 4T

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CPGEA	4	Plano de CPGEA 2001	1	1	3	-
MEA	0	Plano MEA 2000	1	1	3	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Introduction to the dispersion of pollutants in aquatic environment.
Preparation for engineering intervention in a few practical cases.

Program

Jets and plumes (submerged and at the surface).
Dispersion of pollutants in rivers.
Dispersion of pollutants in the sea.
Discharge systems for wastewater and hot water.
Instantaneous discharges.

Mandatory literature

Apontamentos fornecidos pelo docente
Manual do CORMIX

Complementary Bibliography

Fisher et al.; Mixing in Inland and Coastal Waters

Teaching methods and learning activities

Presentation, followed by exercises.
Obligatory exercises.
Optional exercises.

Software

CORMIX

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Attendance of 3/4 of the classes, plus obligatory exercises.

Calculation formula of final grade

Obligatory exercises correspond to 2 points. Optional exercises depend on their complexity.
The main component of the evaluation will be a written exam , quoted for 20 points less the quotations of the other components.

Examinations or Special Assignments

As aforementioned, obligatory and optional exercises.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

General rules of FEUP.

Classification improvement

General rules of FEUP.