Water and Wastewater Reuse Solutions for Small Communities

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António Albuquerque
Código:
17091
Ano:
1
Semestre:
L0
Créditos ECTS:
3
Carga Horária:
O (4H)/PL(8H)/S(4H)/T(20H)/TP(24H)
Área Científica:
Engenharia do Ambiente
Objectivos de Aprendizagem:
The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Water and Wastewater Reuse Solutions for Small Communities (ReUseWater)” aims to provide participants with theoretical and practical knowledge on decentralised solutions for drinking water supply, wastewater treatment and water reuse in small communities. The BIP also aims to develop participants’ ability to analyse local water and sanitation challenges, compare conventional, decentralised and nature-based alternatives, and propose sustainable, resilient and context-appropriate solutions. Particular attention is given to low-energy systems, circular-economy approaches, operational constraints, health and environmental safety, and integrated design for small, rural, peri-urban or isolated communities.
Conteúdos programáticos:
1. Water challenges in small communities
Water scarcity, dispersed settlements, governance, affordability, resilience and public health.
2. Drinking water solutions for small communities
Source protection, small-scale treatment technologies, storage and distribution, operation and monitoring.
3. Decentralised wastewater treatment
Treatment options; compact systems; modular systems; low-cost and low-energy solutions.
4. Nature-based solutions and reuse
Constructed wetlands, soil-based systems, evapotranspiration basins, ponds, green filters, reuse for irrigation and non-potable uses, health and environmental safety.
5. Sludge and residuals management
Small-scale sludge handling, valorisation opportunities, circular-economy approaches.
6. Case studies and integrated design
Real examples from partner institutions; technical comparison of alternatives; team-based problem solving for a small community scenario.
Metodologias de Ensino e Critérios de Avaliação:
Assessment will be based on the completion of laboratory activities and on the development of a group design challenge. Attendance and active participation in all scheduled activities are mandatory for successful completion of the BIP.

The final assessment components are:
1) Laboratory activity reports (80%);
2) Group design challenge report (20%);
3) Oral presentation, poster or short presentation of the group design challenge.
Bibliografia principal:
The bibliography is varied and will be provided by the instructors after the lectures and laboratory activities.
Língua:
Português