WTECH 181 - Water Hydraulics

Credits: 3
Examines the general principles of water hydraulics and how they relate to the operation of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water and wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include mass, density, displacement, flow, velocity, pressure, Bernoulli’s theorem, friction loss, minor head loss, and flow measurement.

Prerequisite: MATH 072, MATH 097 or eligible for MATH 097.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Define terms as they apply to basic water hydraulics.
Demonstrate understanding of basic water hydraulics concepts.
Apply basic water hydraulic concepts to practical situations.
Perform calculations related to basic water hydraulics applications.
Aid in the design of water distribution system projects.
Monitor water distribution system pressure.
Monitor and calibrate flow meters.
Determine water volume (e.g., tank, main).
Determine water flow rate (e.g., mains, pumps, service connections).
Identify flow characteristics (e.g., pipe size, C-factor, head loss).

Program Outcomes

Identify characteristics of water used to provide public drinking water through municipal water distribution and water treatment systems.
Identify the characteristics of wastewater conveyed and treated in municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes used in municipal water distribution, water treatment, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
Monitor, evaluate, operate and maintain common types of equipment found in municipal water distribution, water treatment systems, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
Apply appropriate safety procedures to operation of municipal water distribution, water treatment, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
Collect samples for, perform and interpret results of laboratory analyses used to monitor municipal water distribution, water treatment systems, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.
Perform supporting administrative duties for municipal water distribution, water treatment, municipal wastewater collection and wastewater treatment systems.

College-wide Outcomes

Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.