Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Repeat examination Written exam and/or resubmission of CA. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description The combination of population growth, affluence, and improvements in living conditions as well as a consumerism unfortunately increases the amount of waste that is produced across the globe. In a sustainable society, water and resource consumption and waste generation should be minimised and managed effectively. Innovative engineering solutions and technologies can help, but must be applied in conjunction with sustainability principles such as resource consumption reduction, the waste and energy hierarchies and the move to a more circular economy. This module will educate students on the technical and management aspects of water production/usage, waste treatment (UPW, desalination, potable water treatment), and waste management. It will teach them how to analyse existing systems and recommend sustainable alternatives. The module will also address societal attitudes to waste management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the legislative drivers for water, wastewater and solid waste treatment and management in Europe and Ireland. 2. Design and assess the operation of physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes in conventional wastewater, water and municipal solid waste. 3. Calculate hydraulic and organic loading based on population equivalence, and determine water treatment requirement. 4. Apply suitable waste management processes, taking into account energy demand and carbon emissions for different waste streams. 5. Understand the evolution and social context of wastewater, water and solid waste treatment systems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Wastewater and Water treatment processesWater and wastewater treatment systems: physical, chemical and biological processes; typical design calculations in terms of load, and expected removal of particular contaminants.Water and wastewater legislative driversPhysical, chemical and biological water quality parameters; UN SDGsSolid Waste systemsMunicipal, industrialThe waste hierarchyRethink, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover. Energy hierarchy and the circular economy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Reading List
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Resources None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Archives: |
|