Design and Modeling of Urban Water Infrastructure Systems

Urban water infrastructure systems sustain human life in towns and villages by supplying drinking water in sufficient quantity and quality, collecting and conveying wastewater and stormwater to a recipient whilst protecting human health, maintaining acceptable level of flood risk and protecting the natural environment. Modern urban water infrastructure is based increasingly on the concept of integrated water management ensuring that natural and other resources are (re)used in an efficient and sustainable manner.

This module deals with concepts, systems, solutions, models, data and knowledge required for the effective design (and redesign / rehabilitation) of urban water infrastructure systems and their monitoring. A range of related issues are addressed covering water quantity, quality and other aspects. Both conventional, grid type systems (based on drinking water and sewer pipe networks) and latest off-grid type systems and solutions (such as sustainable drainage and other solutions) are considered including integrated water systems and solutions.

Sub-theme "Design of urban water infrastructure systems"

(link to learning objectives LO1, LO2 and LO3)

This subtheme focusses on developing student’s understanding of concepts, system configurations, solutions, models, data and knowledge required for the effective design and redesign / rehabilitation of urban water infrastructure systems. Both drinking water and urban drainage systems are covered, including related modelling required for design. The focus of this subtheme is on water quantity related aspects of design.

Sub-theme "Water quality processes in urban water infrastructure systems"

(link to learning objectives L03, LO4 and LO5).

This subtheme focusses on developing a students understanding of water quality processes in urban water infrastructure systems and related monitoring. Water quality covers chemical parameters, microbiological parameters, physical parameters and the interaction between these parameters. Both drinking water and urban drainage systems are covered, including related water quality modelling.