Course detail
Water Supply Systems
FAST-CP58Acad. year: 2011/2012
Design,operation and mamagement of public water supply systems, pipe materials, leakage, water quality
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
5
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Institute of Municipal Water Management (VHO)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The student will be able to use the English terminology from water supply sector and be able to design the basic elemnts of public water supply system (Tanks, pumping stations, distribution netowrk, etc.)
Prerequisites
The graduation on subject BP03 Water Supply
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Not applicable.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Course curriculum
The time schedule of the subject is prepared for 8 weeks
1. Water demand, structure of Water Supply Systems
2. Pumping stations, Tanks
3. Water distribution network, topology and dimension
4. Hydraulic analysis, software for hydraulic analysis
5. Pipe materials, joints, fittings, valves, pressure reduce valves
6. Water quality in the water distribution systems
7. Performance indicators of water distribution systems, operation and maintenance
8.Leakage assessment
1. Water demand, structure of Water Supply Systems
2. Pumping stations, Tanks
3. Water distribution network, topology and dimension
4. Hydraulic analysis, software for hydraulic analysis
5. Pipe materials, joints, fittings, valves, pressure reduce valves
6. Water quality in the water distribution systems
7. Performance indicators of water distribution systems, operation and maintenance
8.Leakage assessment
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The subject is to enable cooperation of foreign students in the training lessons arranged for the field of study “V”. It is focused on recognizing and practicing of English terminology in the field of water supply and be able to design the basci elemnts of public water supply system
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Not applicable.
Recommended reading
Farley, M., Trow, S.: Losses in Water Distribution Networks. IWA Publishing, 2003.
Haestad Methods, Walski, T. M., Chase, D. V. Savic, D. A., Grayman, W., Beckwith, S., Koelle, E.: Advanced Water Distribution Modeling and Management. Haestad Press, 2003.
Smith, L. A., Fields, K. A., Chen, A. S. C., Tafuri, A. N.: Options for Leak and Break Detection and Repair of Drinking Systems. Battelle Press, 2000.
Ulanicki, B., Coulbeck, B., Rance, J.: Water Software Systems: theory and application, volume 1,2. Research Studies Press Ltd., 2001.
Haestad Methods, Walski, T. M., Chase, D. V. Savic, D. A., Grayman, W., Beckwith, S., Koelle, E.: Advanced Water Distribution Modeling and Management. Haestad Press, 2003.
Smith, L. A., Fields, K. A., Chen, A. S. C., Tafuri, A. N.: Options for Leak and Break Detection and Repair of Drinking Systems. Battelle Press, 2000.
Ulanicki, B., Coulbeck, B., Rance, J.: Water Software Systems: theory and application, volume 1,2. Research Studies Press Ltd., 2001.
Classification of course in study plans