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Course Unit Description

WATER DESALINATION

Course 2021-22

  • On-site

1.Subject data

Name: WATER DESALINATION

Code: 228101016

Type: Elective

ECTS: 4

Length of subject: Per term

Semester and course: Second term

Speciality:

Language: English

Mode of study: On-site class

2. Lecturer data

Lecturer data: PÉREZ DE LA CRUZ, FRANCISCO JAVIER

Knowledge area: Ingeniería Hidráulica

Department: Ingeniería Minera y Civil

Telephone: 868071235

Email: javier.cruz@upct.es

Office hours and location:

lunes - 10:00 / 13:00
EDIFICIO DE LA ETSINO Y LA EICM, planta 1, Despacho A.1.05
jueves - 16:00 / 19:00
EDIFICIO DE LA ETSINO Y LA EICM, planta 1, Despacho A.1.05
También se podrán solicitar tutorías mediante correo electrónico (javier.cruz@upct.es) o a través de la plataforma Teams

Qualifications/Degrees:
Engineer in Civil Engineer from Technical University of Madrid (SPAIN) - 2003

Academic rank in UPCT: Docente por Sustitución

Number of five-year periods: Not applicable due to the type of teaching figure

Number of six-year periods: No procede por el tipo de figura docente

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

3. Competences and learning outcomes

3.1. Basic curricular competences related to the subject

[CB10 ]. Students are required to have the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

3.2. General curricular competences related to the subject

[G01 ]. To learn to apply to new or unfamiliar environments, within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts, the concepts, principles, theories or models related to their area of study.

3.3. Specific curricular competences related to the subject

[ES2 ]. Understanding of the temporal and spatial aspects of the water problems raised and their impact at various scales.

3.4. Transversal curricular competences related to the subject

[T14 ]. Sensitivity to environmental issues

3.5. Subject learning outcomes

At the end of the course the students will be able to:
1. Use and apply the basic concepts and the terminology of water desalination facilities.
2. Characterize the different existing techniques for water desalination.
3. Deepen in the technique of reverse osmosis in all its aspects (intakes, pretreatments, membranes, pumps, energy recovery, etc.) making a basic design of the different parts of the installation.
4. Evaluate the characteristics of the desalinated water as well as the remineralization required.
5. Characterize and mitigate the possible environmental impacts produced in the desalination process.

4. Contents

4.1 Curricular contents related to the subject

Water filtration techniques. Chemical correction and water conditioning. Existing technologies for water desalination: ion exchange; condensation and evaporation; electrodialysis; reverse osmosis. Analysis of technical and economic viability of desalination projects. Practical examples of design. Legislative aspects related to desalination, water supply and the environment.

4.2. Theory syllabus

Teaching modules

Units

UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 1. Introducción a la desalación de aguas

T1. Antecedentes y tecnologías de desalinización
T2. Desalinización en cifras

UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 2. Ósmosis inversa

T3. Conceptos generales del proceso de ósmosis inversa
T4. Captaciones
T5. Dosificación de reactivos
T6. Pretratamiento
T7. Membranas y bastidores de ósmosis inversa
T8. Bombas de alta presión
T9. Sistemas de recuperación de energía
T10. Remineralización de aguas desaladas

UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 3. Aspectos económicos y ambientales

T11. Estructura de costes de una planta desalinizadora
T12. Legislación y Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental

4.3. Practice syllabus

Name

Description

Risks prevention

Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.

4.4. Comments

5. Teaching method

Name

Description

Hours

In-class

Name

Attendance to seminars and conferences

Description

Training sessions on specific topics, which can be done in collaboration with companies, organizations, etc.

Hours

4

In-class

100

Name

Theory classes (lesson method)

Description

Expository class using the lesson method. Resolution of questions raised by students.

Hours

15

In-class

100

Name

Personal study of exercises and case studies

Description

Resolution of exercises proposed by the professor. They are delivered in class, in the office or sent via email

Hours

42

In-class

0

Name

Personal theory study

Description

Individually study of the matter

Hours

32

In-class

0

Name

Evaluation

Description

Assessment of knowledge acquired through a written evaluation

Hours

1

In-class

100

Name

Presentation of assignments

Description

Presentation of researchs works related to the subject

Hours

4

In-class

100

Name

Laboratory / computer room

Description

Hours

0

In-class

0

Name

Blackboard practice (exercises and / or practical cases)

Description

Type problems will be solved and practical cases will be analyzed

Hours

14

In-class

100

Name

Writing reports

Description

Hours

0

In-class

0

Name

Individual or group work

Description

Hours

0

In-class

0

Name

Tutorials

Description

Resolution of doubts about theory and exercises

Hours

6

In-class

70

Name

Technical visits

Description

Visit to works or installations whose activity is related to the contents of the subject.

Hours

2

In-class

100

6. Assessment method

6.1. Continous assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Exercises and / or practical cases

Description and criteria

Resolution and delivery of a report on the design of various parts of a seawater desalination plant The evaluation is divided into two different parts according to the blocks established in the syllabus (3 + 3 points). In order to pass the course, the minimum grade to be obtained in each of the parts will be 1 point (30% of the total). This report assesses learning outcomes 3 and 5.

Percentage

60 %

Name

Reports on practical sessions and / or visits

Description and criteria

A practical report will be handed in with the resolution of the cases raised during the course (1 point). In order to pass the course, the minimum grade to be obtained in the practical will be 0.3 points (30% of the practical grade). This report assesses learning outcome 4

Percentage

10 %

Name

Theoretical questions

Description and criteria

Completion of two theoretical-practical mid-term exams during the course (1.5 + 1.5 points). Each of the mid-term exams will consist of 30 questions and each question will have four possible answers, only one of which will be correct. Three incorrect answers will cancel out one correct answer. In order to pass the course, the minimum grade to be obtained in each of the mid-term exams will be 0.45 points (30% of the total of the mid-term exam). The mid-term exams assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.

Percentage

30 %

6.2. Final assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Exercises and / or practical cases

Description and criteria

Completion of an exam of each part of the subject (3 + 3 points). In order to pass the course, the minimum grade to be obtained in each of the exams will be 1 point (30% of the grade). This exam assesses learning outcomes 3 and 5.

Percentage

60 %

Name

Reports on practical sessions and / or visits

Description and criteria

A practical report will be handed in with the resolution of the cases raised during the course (1 point). In order to pass the course, the minimum grade to be obtained in the practical will be 0.3 points (30% of the practical grade). This report assesses learning outcome 4

Percentage

10 %

Name

Theoretical questions

Description and criteria

Completion of a questionnaire on each part of the subject (1.5 + 1.5 points). In order to pass the subject, the minimum grade to be obtained in each questionnaire will be 0.45 points (30% of the mark). The questionnaire assesses learning outcomes 1 and 2.

Percentage

30 %

6.3. Formative assesment

Description

Problems and exercises proposed in class or in Virtual Classroom by the teacher to solve in class or at home. It is available to monitor the degree of assimilation of the contents. It is not used for the evaluation of the student but to reinforce contents if necessary

Information

7. Bibliography and resources

7.1. Basic bibliography

Author: Voutchkov, Nikolay
Title: Desalination engineering: planning and design
Editorial: McGraw-Hill
Publication Date: 2013
ISBN: 9780071777155

Author: Voutchkov, Nikolay
Title: Desalination engineering: operation and maintenance
Editorial: McGraw-Hill
Publication Date: 2014
ISBN: 9780071804219

Author:
Title: Reverse osmosis and nanofiltration manual of water supply prectices: AWWA manual M46
Editorial: American Water Works Association,
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 9781583214916

Author: Pedro M. González Olabarría
Title: Constructive engineering of large reverse osmosis desalination plants
Editorial: Chemical Publishing Co.
Publication Date: 2015
ISBN: 978-0-8206-0200-4

7.2. Supplementary bibliography

Author: Voutchkov, Nikolay.
Title: Pretreatment for reverse osmosis desalination /
Editorial: Elsevier,
Publication Date: 2017
ISBN: 9780128099537

Author: Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi,
Title: Reverse osmosis /
Editorial:
Publication Date:
ISBN: 9780128114681

7.3. On-line resources and others

www.awwa.org American Water Works Association
www.desline.com Desalination Directory Online
www.edsoc.com European Desalination Society
www.euromemhouse.com European Membrane House
www.idadesal.org International Desalination Association
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