102-0214-02L Introduction to Urban Water Management
Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
Lecturers | E. Morgenroth, M. Maurer |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | German |
Comment | Civil Engineers and Environmental Scientist have to enrole for the course unit 102-0214-02L (without excursions). |
Abstract | Introduction to urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sluge treatment) |
Learning objective | This course provides an introduction and an overview over the topics of urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sludge treatment). It supports the understanding of the interactions of the relevant technical and natural systems. Simple models for the design are introduced. |
Content | Overview over the field of urban water management. Introduction into systems analysis. Characterization of water and water quality. Requirement of drinking water, production of wastewater and pollutants Production and supply of drinking water. Urban drainage, treatment of combined sewer overflow. Wastewater treatment, nutrient elimination, sludge handling. Planning of urban water infrastructure. |
Lecture notes | Gujer, W.: Siedlungswasserwirtschaft, 3. Aufl., Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007 Handouts |
Prerequisites / Notice | This course is required for further in depth courses in urban water management. |