For the successful completion of this course, knowledge in the field of drinking water supply is required, at least to the extent covered in the courses BPA003 - Water Supply and NPB019 - Selected Topics in Water Supply.

The course examination is conducted orally. As part of the preparation, the doctoral student is required to write a seminar paper on a predetermined topic during the semester. The examination itself then takes the form of an academic discussion regarding the submitted work, conducted with the course guarantor. The purpose of this discussion is to comprehensively verify the student's acquired professional knowledge, skills, and competences.

The aim of the course is to deepen professional knowledge, skills, and competences in the field of drinking water supply through public water systems. Through studying the course, the student will acquire:

Professional Knowledge

• The student will acquire deep theoretical knowledge of advanced analysis methods and stochastic models for water demand forecasting.
• The student will understand the principles of hydraulic analysis, water quality modeling in distribution networks, and optimization algorithms for the design of water supply systems.
• The student will master the theoretical foundations of comprehensive system reliability assessment, risk analysis, and modern approaches to water loss management and infrastructure rehabilitation planning.

Professional Skills

• The student can apply simulation tools for the hydraulic analysis of water distribution networks to optimize their design and operation.
• The student can independently plan, execute, and evaluate a measurement campaign of hydraulic parameters in pressurized pipe networks.
• The student is able to assess the technical condition of water infrastructure, quantify and analyze water losses, propose effective measures for their reduction, and create a rehabilitation and maintenance plan.

Professional Competencies

• The student is competent to perform independent, highly specialized engineering activities in the field of public drinking water supply.
• The student can critically evaluate and synthesize extensive data for strategic decision-making in the management, maintenance, and development of water supply systems.
• The student is able to conceptually solve complex problems associated with ensuring a reliable and safe supply of drinking water.

Study materials for this course are provided by the course guarantor in electronic format via the BUT e-learning system.

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