Water Supply Systems

Code:

EC5139

Acronym:

SAAG

Instance: 2006/2007 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Hydraulics, Water Resources and Environment Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
LEC	5	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	5	6	6	-
MIEC	15	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	5	-	6	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To deepen knowledge about design, construction and management of water supply systems.
OBS:
It is highly recommended that students interested in Water Supply Systems have a reasonable background on (i) design of water supply systems, including networks, pumping stations and tanks, (ii) computational programmes for water networks, e.g. EPANET or similar, (iii) waterhammer analysis."

Program

Study of waterhammer and its protection using the method of characteristics and computer calculation.
Distribution network: normal situations, fire, water quality, computer simulation. Main organs of the network. Construction methods and costs. Construction contracts.
Hydropneumatic systems.
Stability and tests of main pipes.
Water sources and their protection.
Water treatment.
Management of water supply systems. The efficient use of water.
Water legislation.
Technical visits.

Main Bibliography

Notes provided by the teacher.
Portuguese legislation.
EPANET manual.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Presentation followed by exercices.
Obligatory home-work. Students are encouraged to do optional work as well.
Technical visits.

Software

Programa para estudo do choque hidráulico pelo método das características
EPANET

keywords

Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Water supply
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Water science > Drinking water treatment

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Subject Classes	Participação presencial	56,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

75% of the class hours, plus obligatory home-work.

IMP: Classes start around 12 September, therefore, it will be very difficult for the students to get conveniently involved if they come later than 20 September.
In fact, after 8 October no more absences will be permitted.

Calculation formula of final grade

The maximum mark is 20 points, distributed as follows:
- Obligatory work, 2 points
- Optional work, from 0 to 5
- Final exam, the remaining points.
Students must reach, at least, 9.5 points.

Examinations or Special Assignments

- Design of pipe protection against waterhammer using a computer programme.
- Water system simulation using a computer programme.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

General rules in the Faculty of Engineering.

Classification improvement

2nd exam in the specified period and/or additional home-work.

Observations

Knowledge about head-losses, water distribution systems and waterhammer is a highly recommended requisite.
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Estimated working time out of classes: 4 hours