civ4wnd water network design

WATER NETWORK DESIGN

CIV4WND

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject discusses the principles of water network design. It introduces the basic planning elements of water network distribution systems such as designing demands, pressures, velocities and pipe materials. Topics covered in this subject include: principles of water network design; energy equation for pipe flow; static fluid; mass conservation; single and multiple pipe networks; water flow and losses in networks; network design; hydrostatic pressure issues, flow speed limits; dissipation of potential energy; designing for peak demands; water hammer and air pockets in the network. Studying these topics, student will develop an in depth understanding and practical knowledge needed for the planning, designing, constructing and maintaining of water network and distributions. Skills to apply the principles that underpin the design of water networks in practical situations and to determine the critical design data for the design of single pipe and multiple pipe networks will bedeveloped

SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course code SBECT

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Explain and apply the principles that underpin the design of water networks in practical situations.

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Analyse different types of flow and estimate energy losses in pipe flow.

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Determine the critical design data for water networks.

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions. Students in small groups are required to provide a design report for a water network required for a new development which involves the determination of the critical design data for water networks.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Design single pipe and multiple pipe networks.

Activities:
Lectures, tutorials and self study plus face to face and online group discussions.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Write and communicate clearly, concisely and logically on issues relating to water network design.

Activities:
Face to face and online group discussions. Students in small groups to prepare a critical examination and report on a water network required for a new development.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

06. Function effectively as a member in a working team.

Activities:
Students in small groups are required to provide a design report for a water network required for a new development. The report should include a log of activities/tasks assigned to individual members.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoe Petrolito

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Weekly Tutorial Class Activities and Topical Online Quiz1501, 02, 03, 04
Group Design, Report and Presentation (2000 words and 20 minutes)3501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
Assignment (1000 words)1501, 02
Examination (2 hours)3501, 02, 03, 04, 05