Teaching Methodologies
The teaching methods will be based on theoretical-practical explanation through oral presentation with the support of audiovisual means, practical application with exercises and simulated practice.
Theoretical Evaluation – 65% – Theoretical-practical Evaluation (works and exercises in class) -35 % – With Minimum marks of 9.5 values in each of the matrices
Exam assessment according to academic regulations.
Learning Results
The student must acquire knowledge of:
Sanitary Hydraulics Concepts
Water supply and sanitation networks
Complementary installations of water supply and wastewater drainage networks
Supply water and wastewater treatment
The student must acquire skills to:
Recognize hydraulic systems
Recognize, characterize and water treatment, distribution and collection networks
Identify and characterize distribution networks
Know the methods of treatment of water for human consumption;
The student must acquire competences to:
Analyze and understand the water supply and distribution networks;
Participate in decisions about the supply and collection network
Understand the workings of networks
Program
BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED HYDRAULICS
– Flow characteristics
– Water properties
– Water monitoring
WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION NETWORKS
– Water supply and distribution networks and wastewater drainage networks
– Service levels
– Project horizon
– Populations and capitations
– Components of a system
– Types of treatment
COMPLEMENTARY INSTALLATIONS OF WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER DRAINAGE NETWORKS
– Networks
– Lifting stations
– Other organs
TREATMENT OF SUPPLY WATER AND WASTEWATER
– Water supply and distribution systems
– Water quality and public health risks
– Monitoring and sampling
– Surveillance and control of water quality
– Supply water treatment plants
– Wastewater treatment plants
– By-products from water treatment
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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OLIVEIRA, J. F. Santos; Muñoz de Arenillas. Normas de qualidade da água destinada ao consumo humano: 3 – Organização de acções de vigilância sanitária. Indústria e ambiente- ISSN 1645-1783 – nº 61 (2010)
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