Urban Water Technology

This course equips students with skills and knowledge in hydraulic and bioprocess modelling for urban water systems. Students will learn to use hydraulic models for designing urban storm-, wastewater, and water distribution systems, covering specifics of urban hydraulics and hydrology, as well as system planning, design and optimization.

Additionally, chemical and biochemical engineering principles will be used to learn mathematical models of bioprocesses, focusing on reaction kinetics, bioreactor operation and design in biological water treatment.

The course integrates training on software tools, such as SWMM, Mike+, Epanet, Scalgo, Matlab, and Python for hands-on experience and simulations.

Language of instruction: English

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After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learningoutcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student will

• have knowledge of principles of model-based design of urban water systems
• have understanding of urban water technologies
• know how to identify key pollutants in urban runoff
• have knowledge in chemical conversion and biokinetic processes
• know the design principles in water resource bioprocessing.

Skills:

The student can

• dimension urban water systems manually and using hydraulic software
• optimize design and operation of reactor systems for water treatment
• design and optimize pipe systems
• develop and evaluate mathematical description and analysis of complex bioprocesses
• synthesise computer codes for simulating bioreactor system processes.

General competences:

the student

• is able to do critical analysis and evaluation of information
• has insight in systematic and creative problem-solving
• is able to effectively communicate with stakeholders
• is able to handle uncertain or incomplete information.

The teaching will consist of a combination of:

• Lectures & discussions
• Independent studies including video recordings and online exercises
• Coursework assignments
• Practical use of tools and software
• Field excursions

Live in-person and online lectures will be recorded, and the material will be made available to students on CANVAS.

The following coursework requirements should be completed and approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• 2 project reports submitted in multiple parts (written reports should include 700-1000 words in addition to supporting information/appendices). Formatting requirements are specified by each lecturer.
• 1 field excursion. Hand in of a report from the field excursions (approx. 300 words).
• A written exercise for missing attendance of field excursion.
• 60 % physical presence is mandatory in lectures and training. A written exercise for missing attendance.

Students who fail to meet the coursework requirements can be given up to one re-submission opportunity before the exam

Part-exam with the following components:

Part 1: Portfolio including two individual projects to be handed in counting for 70 % of the grade;

(A) Bioprocess technology: hand in an individual written report of 1500-1700 words, in addition to supportive information/appendices.

(B) Urban Pipe Systems: hand in an individual written document of 1500-1750 words in addition to appendices.

Part 2: One individual oral presentation on the bioprocess technology part (15 min) followed by individual Q&A (10 min), counting for 30 % of the grade.

Part 1 can be appealed, part 2 cannot be appealed.

In the event of failed or valid absence of exam, the postponed exam will be given as either an oral or written examination.

All aids is permitted as long as rules for source referencing are followed.

Graded scale A-F

Part 1)Two internal examiners

Part 2) Two internal examiners

External examiners are used regularly

Benedek György Plosz

5 ECTS MABY5310

5 ECTS MABY5320