Course detail
Industrial, municipal and landscape water management
FCH-MCO_VHPAcad. year: 2022/2023
Base of water management, hydrology and hydropedology, water sources protection, organisation structure of catchment areas, water reservoirs functions, stream regulation, functions of irrigation systems, water supply, wastewater systems, base of balneology and balneotechnique, impact of industrial activities on water and wastewater quality, organisation structure of water management in different branches of industry
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
1. landscape water management, with a particular focus on water quality
2. protection and improvement of the quality of water use
3. storage and collection of water supply arrangement and the water supply
4. watershed protection and water resources
5. design and layout of water management systems
6. regulation of the water regime of the landscape and villages
7.water treatment and wastewater treatment.
Students gain introductory knowledge for subsequent courses focused on water treatment, waste water treatment, etc.
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Course curriculum
2. Fundamentals of Hydrology, processing and use of hydrological knowledge. Wetlands. Hydropedology, soil properties, soil types and soil types, soil water, the spread of contamination in the soil environment. Redevelopment of contaminated soils.
3. Sources of water for the population and industry. Principles of watershed protection, protection of water resources. Point and diffuse pollution. Effect of municipalities, industry and agriculture on water quality.
4. Alteration of waterways and streams. Sediment transport and pollution. Revitalization of watercourses and landscape. Water transport and waterways. Flood protection. Redevelopment of land and buildings after the flood.
5. Tanks and water management systems. Functions and procedures. Ponds and purpose reservoirs. The arrangement of reservoirs, water withdrawals, transfer of large water retention. Industrial tanks, types, layout and utilization.
6. Management of the landscape water regime. The arrangement of irrigation and drainage. The requirements for the quantity and quality of irrigation water. Application of wastewater and manure for irrigation.
7. Drinking water supply. The need for water collection, pumping, supply, distribution and storage of water in reservoirs. Engineering networks in cities and industry. Water in urban environments. Aesthetic water feature.
8. Waste water, ballast water and rain water. Sewerage, types of sewers, sewer systems configuration. Use and management of rain water. Fundamentals of hydrotherapy and balneology. Swimming pools, indoor pools and natural swimming pool.
9. The need for water for agriculture and livestock operation. Agricultural application of waste. Principles of composting. Water food industry. The use of treated wastewater from the food industry.
10. Water management of selected industries. The design and layout of landfills, storage and disposal of seepage water, collection and utilization of landfill gas. Water management planning and water management research.
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Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Šálek Jan: Vodní hospodářství průmyslu, obcí a krajiny, 2020 (CS)
Recommended reading
Malý J.,Šálek,J.Vodní hospodářství skládek domovního odpadu a čištění průsakových vod. Brno:Akad.nakl.CERM,2002,124s (CS)
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme NKCP_CHTOZP Master's
branch NKCO_CHTOZP , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme NPCP_CHTOZP Master's
branch NPCO_CHTOZP , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
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Guided consultation in combined form of studies
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