Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Supply and Drainage Networks (2500234) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Syllabus

Learning Objectives

In this subject the characteristics, design, operation and maintenance, and management of the urban networks of supply and drainage (both unitary and separative) and the study of Nature-based solutions for the improvement of the drainage in urban and periurban environments. The characteristics, design and management of urban supply networks, and the characteristics, design and management of urban drainage networks will be described, and we will define the designs of Nature-based solutions for the regulation and control of the water in urban and peri-urban environments. 1. Know the characteristics, management and design of urban networks for the transportation of pressurized water (pipes, pumping systems, valves, etc.). 2. Know the characteristics, management and design of the sewage and rainwater collector systems (unit networks, separative networks, systems prevention of avenues in urban areas, etc) Supply and Drainage Networks. The characteristics, management and design of urban water supply networks and wastewater and / or stormwater collector networks (unit and separate) will be studied.

Competencies

Especific

Identify the concepts and technical aspects linked to the conduit systems, both in pressure and in free sheet and apply them to the water supply transport networks; pumping systems; unit networks; separative networks; Avenues prevention systems in urban areas and analysis of tools for the recovery of altered river and coastal spaces.

Identify the fundamentals of structure theory, sustainable procedures for construction and dismantling of buildings and civil works; and describe the technology bases of the materials used in construction.

Describe the components and modes of transport and the impact of their externalities on the environment; identify the principles of environmental management of transport systems and sustainable planning of the territory; and introduce the tools for the management and operation of transport systems.

Generic

Identify, formulate and solve problems related to environmental engineering.

Apply the functions of consulting, analysis, design, calculation, project, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation of any action in the territory in the field of environmental engineering.

To use in any action in the territory proven methods and accredited technologies, in order to achieve the greatest efficiency respect for the environment and the protection of the safety and health of workers and users.

Apply the necessary legislation during the professional practice of environmental engineering.

Apply business management techniques and labor legislation.

Total hours of student work

Hours Percentage
Supervised Learning Large group 60h 100.00 %
Self Study 90h

Teaching Methodology

The course consists of 4 hours per week of classroom. Support material in the form of contents and literature in given through ATENEA. Although most of the sessions will be given in the language indicated, sessions supported by other occasional guest experts may be held in other languages.

Grading Rules

The evaluation calendar and grading rules will be approved before the start of the course.

Ordinary Evaluation (continuous) The qualification of the ordinary evaluation will be the weighted arithmetic mean of three individual practical exercises ('practices'), corresponding to the three parts of the subject, namely Proveïment (Water Supply), Drenatge (Drainage) and Xarxes-Inundacions fluvials (fllods and river systems). The weighs will be the number of hours of each part. The grade for each part may come from a 1-hour written exam during class time. Beforehand, the three complete and original exercises must be handed in. To pass, the note must be greater than or equal to 5. Re-evaluation Students who have failed the ordinary assessment and have submitted all three practices (and all three are approved) will be entitled to a reassessment test within the period set in the academic calendar. Students who have already passed it will not be able to take the reassessment test. The reassessment will be a single oral exam of the entire course. The maximum grade for the reassessment will be five (5.0) and the final grade for the course will be the maximum grade between the continuous assessment and the reassessment exam. The non-attendance of a student summoned to the re-evaluation test, held in the set period, will not lead to another test at a later date. Extraordinary evaluations will be carried out for those students who, due to accredited force majeure, have not been able to take any of the continuous exams. These tests must be authorized by the corresponding head of studies, at the request of the professor responsible for the subject, and will be carried out within the corresponding school period.

Test Rules

If any of the mentioned tests are not performed, it will be considered as a zero grade. The exams can include test questions, short questions or exercises, except for the reassessment which will be oral.

Office Hours

Tuesday from 15:00 to 15:50 by appointment (prof. JPMartín Vide)

Bibliography

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