CIV4266

Public health engineering

(ENG)

G P Codner

5 points + 26 lectures, 13 tutorials, 3 laboratory classes and 10 field trips + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: CIV3262 or CVE3173

Synopsis: Water treatment; unit processes for various treatments, plant design. Wastewater treatment; unit processes for treatment of wastewater, aspects of plant design. Water supply design; planning and evaluating alternative sources of water supply. Solid waste disposal; characteristics, handling, landfill, incineration, environmental control. Atmospheric modelling: plume behaviour and regional models. Water-quality modelling: parameters, inputs, outputs, conservative modelling, lakes and streams. Environmental assessment.

Assessment: Examinations (3 hours): 75% + Practical work: 25%