The general objective of the course is to provide knowledge and skills for the analysis and design of sewer systems and hydroelectric plants. In particular, hydrology and hydraulics references, knowledge on the sizing of black and white water networks, hydroelectric plants and innovative aspects of urban drainage are provided. Basic skills are also provided for the use of EPA-SWMM calculation software.
Da Deppo, L., Datei C.: Fognature, Edizioni Progetto Padova
G. Evangelisti, Impianti Idroelettrici, vol I e II, Edizione Patron
M. Tanzini, Impianti Idroelettrici: progettazione e costruzione, Edizione Dario Flaccovio Editore
SWMM reference manuals
SWMM 5.1 User’s manual
Learning Objectives
Learning objectives
Knowledge and understanding skills
- knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics and the operation of networks and hydroelectric plants;
- knowledge of the sizing of black and white sewers and hydroelectric plants;
- knowledge of innovative aspects of sustainable design (Low Impact Development).
Applied knowledge and understanding skills
- ability to apply methods and criteria for the design of a sewerage system and hydroelectric plants;
- ability to apply innovative methods to size green and climate-friendly infrastructures;
- ability to use numerical modelling software.
Autonomy of judgement
- Identify metrics to critically evaluate data and results and their sensitivity to model errors;
- ability to identify connections between the various aspects of a topic and/or problem and discuss alternative working hypotheses.
Communication skills
- to present and articulate in written and oral form an essay;
- to present in a clear manner and with appropriate language the knowledge acquired during the course
Ability to learn
- Ability to update their applied knowledge and skills with future regulations and guidelines
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of hydrology and hydraulics
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises and seminars
Further information
Educational visits to facilities during the course are usually organized
Type of Assessment
The examination consists of passing a practical test and an oral test.
The final grade is the weighted average of the grade achieved in the practical test (weight 50%) and the grade achieved in the oral test (weight 50%). Then final grade = practical test grade x 0.5 + oral test grade x 0.5.
The practical test consists of writing a written paper of a design nature in which the student delves into one or more of the topics covered in the course.
The oral test covers the entire program and is divided into two parts. The first part of the oral test takes place with a presentation of the written work and its subsequent discussion. The second part of the oral test consists of a series of questions about the course programme.
In the event of failure to pass the oral test, it will be possible to keep the vote of the practical test (if sufficient) for any other subsequent appeal.
Course program
1. Hydrology and hydraulics principles
2. Sewerage systems: paths and profiles
3. Calculation of black water flow rates. Calculation of rainwater flow rates. Critical event. Udometer coefficients.
4. Special equipment (inspection wells, fall wells, drainage wells, road gutters, connection to domestic installations, etc.).
5. The EPA-SWMM (Storm Water Management Model) software
6. Sustainable drainage systems (SUDs, LID) and green infrastructure
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7. Summary of basic hydraulics and hydraulics of pressurized flows - prof. Cappietti.
8. Hydroelectric plants: lay-out and main components - prof. Cappietti
9. Hydroelectric plants: forebay, dams Intake structure and penstoke - prof. Cappietti
10. Hydroelectric plants: hydraulic turbines - prof. Cappietti
11. Hydroelectric plants: construction and operating problems - prof. Cappietti
12. Hydroelectric plants: Brief notes on plants and devices for the exploitation of marine energy - prof. Cappietti