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
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
[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.
[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.
[ES2 ]. Understanding of the temporal and spatial aspects of the water problems raised and their impact at various scales.
[T14 ]. Sensitivity to environmental issues
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.
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.
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
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Attendance to seminars and conferences
Training sessions on specific topics, which can be done in collaboration with companies, organizations, etc.
4
100
Theory classes (lesson method)
Expository class using the lesson method. Resolution of questions raised by students.
15
100
Personal study of exercises and case studies
Resolution of exercises proposed by the professor. They are delivered in class, in the office or sent via email
42
0
Personal theory study
Individually study of the matter
32
0
Evaluation
Assessment of knowledge acquired through a written evaluation
1
100
Presentation of assignments
Presentation of researchs works related to the subject
4
100
Laboratory / computer room
0
0
Blackboard practice (exercises and / or practical cases)
Type problems will be solved and practical cases will be analyzed
14
100
Writing reports
0
0
Individual or group work
0
0
Tutorials
Resolution of doubts about theory and exercises
6
70
Technical visits
Visit to works or installations whose activity is related to the contents of the subject.
2
100
Exercises and / or practical cases
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.
60 %
Reports on practical sessions and / or visits
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
10 %
Theoretical questions
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.
30 %
Exercises and / or practical cases
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.
60 %
Reports on practical sessions and / or visits
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
10 %
Theoretical questions
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.
30 %
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
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
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
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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