Unit details
SEN744 - Water Supply and Wastewater Removal
| Offered at: | (G, X) |
|---|---|
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, trimester 3 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | K Baskaran |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SEN742 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial/lecture per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Topics to be covered in this unit include:
- Water supply systems - types of water supply systems, assessment of water demand, sources of water, elements of hydrology, surface water collection, ground water collection, head works development;
- Water transmission and distribution systems: demand variations and design flows in pipes; pipelines and valves, hydraulics of pipelines, head loss, network analysis; pumps and pumping installation; service reservoirs;
- Wastewater collection systems - collection of sewage and stormwater; sewer materials and appurtenances; flow measurements in sewers; sewer installations and testing;
- Stormwater management systems - non-point source pollution, stormwater quality, retention facilities, objective in best management practices, non-structural best management practices, structural best management practices, treatment technologies.
- Hydraulics of sewer systems – quantities of wastewater flows, design of sewers, sewer materials, appurtenances and maintenance, alternative in wastewater collection systems;
Assessment
Two assignments (20% each) 40%, examination 60%.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $3270 | $3433 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
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