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CWE4162: URBAN DRAINAGE & SEWERAGE SYSTEM

This module is designed to provide an understanding of quantity of wastewater, and storm water, design of sanitary and storm sewer system, appurtenances of sanitary, and storm networks.

Aims:

This module aims at providing an explanation of the elements and processes involved in the urban drainage systems and a recommendation of appropriate application.

Basically, the module is designed for professionals interested in achieving and maintaining the environment and public health. Typical students include civil, process and sanitary engineers, university schools and researchers, and technical managers.

Intended learning Module outcomes:

1. Understanding the importance of drainage systems in society;

2. Understanding the practice closed and open systems water hydraulics;

3. Determining the requirements of drainage systems for a given community;

4. Understanding the procedures for analyzing and design of drainage systems, in addition to the required appurtenances; and

5. Using the available computer programs for design and maintenance of drainage systems.

Module indicative content:

• Unit I. INTRODUCTION

• Unit II. ESTIMATION OF WASTEWATER FLOW

• Unit III. DESIGN OF STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

• Unit IV. WASTEWATER COLLECTION

• Unit V. QUALITY ISSUES IN URBAN DRAINAGE