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820544 - PDAQ - Purification Treatments and Water Distribution
Coordinating unit:
295 - EEBE - Barcelona East School of Engineering
Teaching unit:
713 - EQ - Department of Chemical Engineering
Academic year:
2015
Degree:
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2009). (Teaching unit Optional)
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (Syllabus 2009). (Teaching unit Optional)
ECTS credits:
6
Teaching languages:
Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Coordinator:
Francesc Estrany Coda
Others:
Jose Ignacio Iribarren Laco
Francesc Estrany Coda
Opening hours
Timetable:
Usually 2 hours before and / or after the sessions of the course.
Prior skills
Basic knowledge of chemical solutions: acidity and basicity, ionic equilibrium, complexation and
solubility equilibrium.
Knowledge of Physical Chemistry.
Knowledge of analytical chemistry.
Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
Knowledge of Simulation and Process Control.
Requirements
Chemistry (initial phase).
Physical Chemistry (5 th semester)
Analytical Chemistry (5 th semester)
Fluid Mechanics (2 nd semester)
Simulation and Process Control (6 semester)
Degree competences to which the subject contributes
Specific:
1. Understand the basics of physical chemistry.
2. Understand the basics of analytical chemistry.
3. Understand mass and energy balances, biotechnology, mass transfer, separation operations, chemical reaction
engineering, the design of reactors, and the recovery and processing of raw materials and energy resources.
4. Understand the basic principles of fluid mechanics and its application to problems in the field of engineering.
Calculate the parameters of ducts, channels and fluid systems.
Transversal:
5. SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT - Level 3. Taking social, economic and environmental factors into
account in the application of solutions. Undertaking projects that tie in with human development and sustainability.
6. EFFECTIVE USE OF INFORMATI0N RESOURCES - Level 3. Planning and using the information necessary for an
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academic assignment (a final thesis, for example) based on a critical appraisal of the information resources used.
Teaching methodology
The course uses the methodology exhibition by 50%. The individual work, work in group and in the Laboratory, occupies
in total and on average 30% of the weekly activity. Finally, report writing and problem solving has a charge of 20%.
Learning objectives of the subject
Knowledge by the student of what the urban water cycle, and the main techniques used for the purification and
desalination of water, both conventional and advanced. Principle of operation, typical operating parameters from both
theoretical and practical in the laboratory. Calculation and dimensioning of the processing units used in water treatment.
Knowledge of design, calculation and dimensioning of the network elements distriibució transport and water, both typical
piping and accessories.
Study load
Total learning time: 150h
Hours large group:
45h
30.00%
Hours medium group:
0h
0.00%
Hours small group:
15h
10.00%
Guided activities:
0h
0.00%
Self study:
90h
60.00%
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Content
CHAPTER 1. - THE HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE. CYCLE Learning time: 5h
URBAN WATER.
Theory classes: 2h
Self study : 3h
Description:
Definition of hydrological cycle of water. Defining the Urban Water Cycle. Interactions between the two cycles.
The current model of water management and environmental impact. Proposals for alternative models.
Related activities:
Presencial sessions.
Specific objectives:
Knowledge of current water management model, and awareness of the need to improve management at all
levels, and knowledge of the model projects that involve the above improvements.
CHAPTER 2. - DRINKING WATER
Learning time: 48h
Theory classes: 20h
Self study : 28h
Description:
Classical techniques: clarification (flocculation), sand filtration, activated carbon, chlorination. Chlorine chemistry.
Advanced techniques: ozonation, UV disinfection alternative membranes. TSDWs design. Calculation and sizing of
major process units.
Related activities:
Exhibition sessions. Excel exercise performance simulation, and calculation and dimensioning of the main process
units of TSDW. Visit to the processing units used for water purification in a ETAP.
Specific objectives:
Mechanistic understanding of the principles of the conventional techniques of water treatment and knowledge of
the operation, computation and design of the processing units involved.
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CHAPTER 3. - DESALINATION
Learning time: 7h
Theory classes: 3h
Self study : 4h
Description:
Membrane desalination techniques. Previous concepts: osmotic pressure. Nanofiltration. Reverse osmosis.
Electrodialysis. Freshwater plants and seawater. Calculation and sizing of major process units of desalination
plants.
Related activities:
Presential sessions. Excel exercise performance simulation, and calculation and dimensioning of the main process
units of ETAP. Visit a reverse osmosis (membranes) water purification unit, in a ETAP.
Specific objectives:
Mechanistic understanding of the principles of the functioning of the membranes, as well as the main techniques
applied to membrane desalination and water purification. Knowledge of the functioning, calculation and design of
the main process units of a desalination plant.
CHAPTER 4. - TRANSPORTATION AND
DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
Learning time: 50h
Theory classes: 20h
Self study : 30h
Description:
Transmission and distribution of drinking water. Pipes, tanks, pumps. Pressure steps. Rechlorination.
Sectorization. Remote / exploitation. objectives
Related activities:
Exhibition sessions. Excel exercise performance simulation, and calculation and dimensioning of the main units of
a distribution network of drinking water. Visit to a remote unit of a transmission and distribution of drinking
water, in a ETAP.
Specific objectives:
Knowledge of the functioning of a water distribution network in a big city. Knowledge of procedures for
calculating the pumping power for a determinades transport needs of water, and the procedure for sizing the
diameter of the pipelines and distribution aigua.
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(ENG) TREBALL ESPECÍFIC DE L'ASSIGNATURA
Learning time: 40h
Guided activities: 15h
Self study : 25h
Description:
(ENG) Treball Monogtàfic dins de l'àmbit de l'assignatura.
Specific objectives:
(ENG) Desenvolupament eficient de la proposta tecnològica amb ús eficient de les fonts d'informació, coordinació
adequada del treball en grup i aplicació dels coneixement específics adquirits en el desenvolupament de
l'assignatura.
Qualification system
Two partial checks of theory and problems will be made - 30 % of the final grade each.
A problem and proposed specific report of the visit to ETAP will also be evaluated - 10 % of the final grade.
A specific work in the field of the subject will be performed by groups - 30 % of the final grade .
Regulations for carrying out activities
Both controls and the tasks should be made and delivered to the preset dates and time frames indicated.
Bibliography
Basic:
Crittenden, J. [et al.]. Water treatment principles and design. 2nd ed. Hoboken, N.J: J. Wiley, cop. 2005. ISBN 0471110183.
Binnie, C.; Kimber, M. Basic water treatment. 4th. ed. London: Thomas Telford, 2009. ISBN 9780727736086.
Complementary:
Edzwald, J. Water quality & treatment : a handbook on drinking water. 6ª ed. Regne Unit: McGraw-Hill, 2011. ISBN
9780071630115.
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