Advanced Engineering Course: Water Distribution Networks

Course Description

Welcome to the advanced engineering course on Water Distribution Networks, brought to you by PurdueX. This comprehensive course delves deep into the crucial world of water supply systems that serve residential areas, hospitals, educational institutions, industrial zones, commercial areas, and support firefighting efforts. Over five intensive weeks, you'll master the intricacies of designing, analyzing, and optimizing water distribution networks, gaining invaluable skills that are highly sought after in the engineering industry.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamental hydraulics principles and their application to water distribution systems
• Advanced techniques for analyzing and designing complex water distribution networks
• The use of industry-standard software like MS Excel and EPANET for network analysis
• Pump selection, design, and optimization for various water distribution scenarios
• Problem-solving skills for complex engineering challenges in water distribution

Prerequisites

• Completed an undergraduate course in hydraulics or fluid mechanics
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A strong foundation in mathematics and physics
• Familiarity with engineering concepts and problem-solving approaches

Course Content

• Review of fluid properties and fundamental hydraulics principles
• Continuity, energy, and momentum equations
• Energy grade lines and hydraulic grade lines
• Quantification of flows through pipes and simple network design
• Major and minor energy loss computations in pipe networks
• Role of reservoirs, tanks, and pumps in network design
• Use of MS Excel and EPANET for pipe-network analysis
• Steady-state and extended period analyses of water distribution networks
• Pump selection and design for various flow demands and pressures
• System curves and operating points for pumps
• Cavitation in pumps and its mitigation
• Analysis of single pumps and multiple pumps in series and parallel

Who This Course Is For

• Civil and environmental engineering professionals
• Water resource managers and planners
• Municipal engineers and urban planners
• Graduate students in engineering disciplines
• Anyone looking to specialize in water distribution system design and analysis

Real-World Applications

• Design and optimize water distribution systems for cities and communities
• Improve existing water networks for better efficiency and reliability
• Conduct water supply assessments for new developments
• Troubleshoot and solve complex issues in existing water distribution systems
• Contribute to sustainable urban planning and development projects
• Enhance fire safety systems through improved water distribution design
• Consult on large-scale infrastructure projects related to water supply

By enrolling in this course, you're not just learning theory – you're gaining practical, hands-on experience that will set you apart in the field of water distribution engineering. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career in this critical area of infrastructure development!