102-0214-02L  Introduction to Urban Water Management

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersE. Morgenroth, M. Maurer
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionGerman
CommentCivil Engineers and Environmental Scientist have to enrole for the course unit 102-0214-02L (without excursions).


AbstractIntroduction to urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sluge treatment)
Learning objectiveThis 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.
ContentOverview 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 notesGujer, W.: Siedlungswasserwirtschaft, 3. Aufl., Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007
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Prerequisites / NoticeThis course is required for further in depth courses in urban water management.