CEG8103 : Water Supply and Treatment
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Paul Sallis
- Lecturer: Dr Geoffrey Parkin, Dr Jaime Amezaga, Dr Wojciech Mrozik
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 5 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
This module is designed to provide a conceptual understanding of the legal, health and technical aspects of treating water for drinking and industrial purposes, and to introduce the principles involved in the design and selection of unit processes for a water treatment plant.
Outline Of Syllabus
Introduction to water quality and health
Water demand and supply
Raw water quality and pretreatment
Groundwater quality
Water treatment processes
Coagulation and flocculation
Clarification
Filtration
Membrane processes
Activated Carbon
Biological treatment processes
Pathogen removal
Disinfection chemistry and kinetics
Chemical disinfection and oxidative processes
Fluoridation
Water Stability
Water treatment plant design
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | 1 x 1 hour online module introduction. Synchronous online. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lecture notes and online lecture replacement e.g. PCaPs/podcasts and/or articles. |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Assessed laboratory report (semester 2) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:30 | 10:30 | Assessed design/knowledge report (semester 1) |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 1:30 | 3:00 | 2 x 1.5 hours practical laboratory sessions. Present in person. Takes place in Semester 2. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Design Tutorial/Mentoring. Present in person. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 3:30 | 3:30 | 1 x 1.5 hours, 2 x 1 hour coursework surgery. Synchronous online. Takes place in Semester 2 |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | Includes background reading and reading lecture notes for a full understanding of material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Knowledge and understanding are acquired primarily through lecture classes. However, students are expected to add to this by directed reading of technical journal papers, text books and selective use of web sites. Laboratory (practical) classes provide deeper understanding of practical aspects of unit processes and they also provide skills and experience that support the design coursework in module CEG8108. Data analysis and tutorials to help to formulate numeracy and design skills. The field trip is included to provide practical context for lecture materials.
Alternatives will be offered to students unable to be present-in-person due to the prevailing C-19 circumstances.
Student’s should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 50 | Assessed laboratory practical report (maximum 15 sides to include graphs, tables and diagrams) |
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | Written exam - 2 hours |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The coursework (Laboratory Report) will assess both the Knowledge Outcomes and Skills Outcomes, by providing students with the technical challenge of practising key water treatment unit processes at laboratory-scale, analysing key physical, chemical and biological parameters in treated water, and using the data generated to prove fundamental assumptions behind the water treatment process. The written report will provide further experience in presenting this information in a technical document.
Class test is designed to assess the knowledge outcomes and in particular test the student's ability to formulate and implement simple process designs.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CEG8103's Timetable