Water Supply, Utility networks, Chemistry and Technology of Water.

Students are required to actively participate in the practical classes and submit all assignments on time, correctly completed, and in the prescribed format and level of detail, for which points are awarded by the instructor. To obtain course credit, it is necessary to achieve more than 50 percent of the points. A maximum of two absences in the practical classes is permitted. To successfully pass the examination and complete the course, students must pass a computer-based knowledge test and a subsequent oral examination.

The main objective of the course is to deepen and expand the students' professional knowledge, skills, and competences acquired in the basic "Water Supply" course and to prepare them for solving complex engineering and operational tasks in the field of drinking water supply, with an emphasis on modern technologies and real-world practice. Upon completion of the course, the student will acquire:

Professional Knowledge

• Theory and Principles: In-depth knowledge of the primary protection of water resources and an understanding of the occurrence and removal of micropollutants using progressive water treatment technologies.
• Network Operation and Reliability: Comprehension of advanced principles regarding distribution network operations and a detailed understanding of water loss management. Mastery of the theoretical foundations for evaluating the technical condition and reliability of water supply systems.
• Distribution Specifics: Knowledge of modern procedures for water pipeline cleaning and an understanding of water temperature dynamics within the network, including the impact of temperature on drinking water quality. Comprehension of the functions of special fittings (e.g., control valves).

Professional Skills

• Analysis and Modeling: The ability to apply hydraulic modeling methods to analyze and optimize water supply networks.
• Practical Application: The ability to design and evaluate processes associated with the detection of hidden water leaks using modern technical equipment.
• Evaluation and Audits: The capability to develop plans for minimizing water losses and to conduct risk assessments for public water supply systems, along with the ability to navigate the complexities of technical audits.

Professional Competences

• Independent and Team Problem-Solving: The competence to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems related to the operation and maintenance of water supply infrastructure, both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional Communication and Argumentation: The ability to prepare, present, and professionally defend technical solutions, while staying abreast of current industry trends.
• Connection to Practice: The capacity to integrate theoretical knowledge with real-world operational requirements, facilitated by exposure to industrial practice, ensuring full conceptual readiness for a future career in engineering.

The study materials required to successfully complete the course are accessible to students via the BUT e-learning platform.

• Programme NPC-SIV Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional