HM - Irrigation and drainage engineering
| Course specification | ||||
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| Type of study | Master academic studies | |||
| Study programme | ||||
| Course title | Irrigation and drainage engineering | |||
| Acronym | Status | Semester | Number of classes | ECTS |
| HM | mandatory | 1 | 2L + 1E | 5.0 |
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| Lecturer/Associate (practicals) | ||||
| Prerequisite | Form of prerequisites | |||
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| Learning objectives | ||||
| Introduction to the scope and importance of irrigation as the largest consumer of water in the world. Introduction to basic methods and models for calculation and sizing of irrigation systems. Training for the application of theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems through computational exercises. Introduction to the types of drainage systems and conditions when there is a need for their construction. Introduction to basic methods and models for calculation and sizing of drainage systems. Training for the application of theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems through computational exercises. | ||||
| Learning outcomes | ||||
| Students are capable to apply gained knowledge in design and construction of the irrigation and drainage systems. | ||||
| Content | ||||
| Significance and impact of irrigation. Basic elements of irrigation systems. Hydrological analysis. Vertical water balance. Calculation of reference evapotranspiration. Physical and mechanical properties of soil. Basic equations of water motion in an unsaturated medium. Methods for calculating vertical infiltration. Irrigation regime, hydromodule system, watering norm, irrigation norm. Water distribution models in irrigation systems. Watering methods: surface-gravity, rain, dripping. Sizing and drip irrigation system sizing elements. Hydraulic calculation and dimensioning of grenade pressure rings and ring structure. Methods for assessing the economic viability of investments in irrigation systems. Basic elements of drainage systems. Introduction to the types of drainage systems. Hydrological analysis and determination of the origin and amount of drainage water. Horizontal pipe drainage - sizing criteria. Methods for calculation of unsteady groundwater flow towards horizontal drains. Protective filters - design criteria. Vertical drainage - models of steady and unsteady flow Methods for determination of water conductivity coefficient - infiltrometers, trial pumping. Criteria for surface drainage design - rational theory. Drainage design for building protection. Drainage systems for water evacuation during the construction of facilities. Road and airport drainage. Methods for economic valorization of drainage systems. | ||||
| Teaching Methods | ||||
| Theoretical classes are conducted in class through lectures on the board and with the presentation technology. Practical classes are conducted in class through the explanation of individual methodological units (parts of the study) and through independent work of students on the development of the task (conceptual design of the irrigation and drainage age system) in consultation with the subject teacher and associate. | ||||
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| Evaluation and grading | ||||
| Attendance to classes (required) - 5 points Annual assignment - 30 points Written exam - 30 points Oral exam - 35 points | ||||