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63233 Water Supply
Danish title: Vandforsyning

Type: Å, Language: E
Credit points: 5 point
Offered by: Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (IMT)
Prerequisite: 63130
Recommended semester: 4th -7th semester
Examination: Written examination and report (13 point scale )
Contact person: Hans-Jørgen Albrechtsen, IMT, Building 115, Tel. +45 4525 1586
Aim: To provide the students an applied knowledge of the basic processes which are important in the production of drinking water in both developing and industrial countries and of water for the industry. Water supply is considered from a holistic point of view from the resources to the consumer.
Contents: During the course, the spectrum of water quality in water resources and the various quality requirements according to the purpose will be reviewed. The couse will also go through the chemical and biological processes in water treatment plants and in transportation systems, including processes in domestic water installations. Contrary to the traditional courses, importance is put on the transportation system which is the most expensive part of the water supply system. The interaction between the water and the production material is an essential part of the processes in the distribution system.