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Water Supply and Sewerage
BŪK325
Description
The study course includes the terminology, structure and main design principles of water supply and sewerage systems, as well as subtopics related to their construction and operation. The study course deals with water intake - water supply sources and water intake constructions, pumps and water lifting devices, water supply distribution network and structures, water tanks, drinking water characteristics and treatment, building's water supply, pressure lifting devices in buildings, fire water supply in buildings, water supply system automation, building's sewerage, sewerage collection networks and structures, characterization of wastewater composition and wastewater treatment. The requirements of Latvian construction standards are considered.
ECTS credits
3
Teaching Language
English
Exam Language
English
Support Materials Language
Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to identifythe basic concepts of water supply and sanitation systems, as well as their sizing, construction and maintenance. 
    (F5_H4 - Basic learning outcome H4 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to identifythe basic concepts of water supply and sanitation systems, as well as their sizing, construction and maintenance. )
  • Ability to demonstrate the fundamental principles, technical aspects and design of piping systems, pipe flow and open channel flow. 
    (F5_C7 - Basic learning outcome C7 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to demonstrate the fundamental principles, technical aspects and design of piping systems, pipe flow and open channel flow. )
  • Ability to explain unit treatment processes of urban water and wastewater treatment plants. 
    (F5_H3 - Basic learning outcome H3 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to explain unit treatment processes of urban water and wastewater treatment plants. )
  • Ability to design, construct and maintain water supply and sanitation systems.
    (F5_CS9 - Basic learning outcome CS9 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to design, construct and maintain water supply and sanitation systems.)
Final Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to apply WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PRACTICES 
    (F5 - CEB - Ability to apply WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PRACTICES )
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