Courses in Irrigation & Hydraulics


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	Choose course subject from specializations below ! Engineering Mathematics and Physics Structural Engineering Irrigation & Hydraulics Public Works Architecture Urban Planing Power & Electrical Machines Electronics & Communication Engineering Computers & Systems Engineering Design & Production Engineering Mechanical Power Engineering Automotive Engineering Humanity Courses Irrigation & Hydraulics CEI 111 Civil Drawing _{1st Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(1+4) + (0+0)] Marks:[(75+50+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125} Course Contents Metallic sheds: Column base, Riveted joints, Connections between girders and beams, Columns and beams. Steel bridges: Truss connections, Main girders (upper and lower chords, verticals and diagonals), Cross girders and stringers. Reinforced concrete structures: Footings, Column slabs and beams. Irrigation structures: Earth works, Retaining walls, Bridges, Culverts, Syphons, Regulators, Weirs, Symmetrical and unsymmetrical locks. References: Faculty of Engineering, Civil Drawing, Cairo University, 2003. Faculty of Engineering, Civil Drawing, Ain Shams University, 2003. CEI 121 Fluid Mechanics _{1st Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)] Marks:[(0+0+0) + (90+30+30)] = 150} Course Contents Review of fluid properties and hydrostatics: Manometry, Forces on plane and curved surfaces, Buoyancy, Fluid masses subject to acceleration (forced vortex). Kinematics of fluid motion: Fluid flow, Types of flow, Classification of flow, Continuity equation. Flow of Incompressible fluid: One-dimensional flow, Euler's Equation in three dimensions, Bernoulli's, Energy equation, T.E.L. and H.G.L., Applications of bernoulli's equation (flow through free and submerged orifices, flow over notches and weirs flow measuring devices, time of filling and emptying tanks under variable and constant heads, free vortex). Pipe flow: Laminar and turbulent flow, Reynolds number, Shear stress distribution, Velocity distribution, Main losses, Secondary losses, Single pipe, Pipe connections (parallel and series), Pipe branching, Three tank problems. The Impulse-Momentum principle: Development of the principle, Pipe bends, Enlargements and contractions, Hydraulic structures in open channels. References: Vennard, J. K., Elementary Fluid Mechanics, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1965. Olson, R. M., Engineering Fluid Mechanics, , 1967. Laboratory: Hydraulics Lab Density Capillarity Viscosity Flow through orifice Flow over rectangular Notches Flow over V-Notches Venturimeter Coefficient of Impact CEI 211 Irrigation & Drainage Engineering _{2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)] Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150} Course Contents Introduction for the water cycle and water resources and use in different sectors. Elements of the hydrologic cycle: Measurements of rainfall, Evaporation, Surface runoff. Methods of measuring levels, Discharges and groundwater flows. Introduction to groundwater, Sources, Characteristics and movement. An overview for well design and pumps’ selection. Soil-Plant-Water relationships. Irrigation water requirements, Irrigation efficiency and calculating periods between irrigations, Low rates and irrigation time. Different types of field water application : Surface irrigation methods, Sprinkler and drip irrigation, Subsurface irrigation. Planning, Design, Management, Operation and maintenance for different methods. Canal lining. An overview for the irrigation structures for control and distribution of water on the canals and field levels, Crossing works, Navigation works and water lifting devices. Planning and design of fish ponds. Introduction to the drainage, Types, Factors influencing selection and design. Design of open, Subsurface and vertical drains. Disposal of drainage water and drainage water reuse and precautions. Summary of river nile hydrology, Annual and long-term storage in reservoirs and the high aswan dam. Development of the irrigation system in Egypt. The environmental impacts of irrigation and drainage projects in general. References: Zimmerman, J. D., Irrigation, John Wiley and Sons, 1977. Withers, B. and Vipond, S., Irrigation: Design and Practice, Bastfor Academic and Educational Ltd., 1983. شبكات الري والصرف - التخطيط والتصميم الهندسي, كلية الهندسة, جامعة الإسكندرية, 2000. هندسة الري والصرف, كلية الهندسة, جامعة عين شمس, 2001. CEI 231 Hydraulics _{2nd Year: Civil Engineering. (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(60+20+20) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Pipe networks: Analysis, Design and Optimal design. Open channel flow: Introduction, Types of open channel flow, States of open channel flow, Properties of open channels flow, Velocity distribution, Equations for uniform steady flow, Energy equation, Gradually varied flow, Rapidly varied flow, Roughness coefficient, Design of open channels cross sections, Applications. Water hammer in pipes: Unsteady flow equations, Rigid water hammer theory, Elastic water hammer theory, Wave celerity, Water hammer effects and control. Hydraulic machines: Introduction, Turbines, Types of turbines, Types of pumps, Pump characteristics and performance, Operation of pumps, Cavitation phenomena. References: Chow, V. T., Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill Book Co. New York, 1953. Hwang, N. H. C and Hita, C. E., Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1987. Laboratory: Hydraulics Lab Laminar Flow Turbulent Flow Minor Losses Manning Coefficient (Smooth bed, Rough bed) Chezy Coefficient (Smooth bed, Rough bed) Hydraulic Jump Specific Energy Curve Specific Energy Applications Water Hammer Surge Tank CEI 311 Design of Irrigation Works (1) _{3rd Year: Civil Engineering. (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+2)] Marks:[(0+0+0) + (110+40+0)] = 150} Course Contents Planning and design of Irrigation projects: Alignment of canals and drains, Synoptic diagrams for canals and drains, Design of cross sections for earth channels, Seepage through earth channels, Calculation of expropriation widths, Longitudinal sections and typical cross sections for canals and drains, Canal lining. Irrigation structures: Classification of irrigation structures. Retaining walls: Types, Cases of loading, Hydraulic and structural design. Crossing structures: Hydraulic design, Calculation of loads for different cases of loading and structural design for the following crossing structures: Small R.C. bridges, Culverts, Syphons, Aqueducts. Escapes: Types, Functions, Design. Introduction to heading up works and navigation works. References: Leliavisky, S., Canals and Barrages, , 1985. Leliavisky, S., Short Span Bridges, , 1985. French, R., Open Channel Hydraulics, McGraw Hill, 1994. Novak, P.; Moffat, A.; Nalluri, C. and Narayanan, R., Hydraulic Structures, , 1996. CEI 411 Modern Irrigation Systems _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Pressurized on farm Irrigation systems: Pipe irrigation, Sprinkler irrigation, Trickle irrigation. New trends in on farm irrigation: Surge surface irrigation, Subsurface trickle irrigation. Network control systems: Injection, Mixing and filtration, Discharge measurements, Pressure measurements, Valves (close, air, wash, pressure relief). Economics of irrigation systems: Initial costs, Permanent costs, Feasibility study, Optimum productivity. Mesqas: Earth mesqa, Lined mesqa, Pipe mesqa, High level mesqa (single lift point, multi lift point). Operation and maintenance of on farm irrigation systems: Operation management, Maintenance systems, Monitoring, Training and institutional aspects. References: Hansen, V. E.; Israelsen, O. W. and Stringham, G. E., Irrigation Principles and Practices, , 1975. James, Larry G., Principles of Farm Irrigation System Design, , 1985. Karmeli, D.; Peri, G., and Todes, M., Irrigation Systems Design and Operation, , 1985. Richard Cuenca, Irrigation System Design, An Engineering Approach, , 1989. CEI 431 Networks Hydraulics _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(3+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(90+35+0) + (0+0+0)] = 125} Course Contents Distribution networks: Graph theory, Branched network, System reliability, Governing equations, Analysis techniques, Unsteady flow boundaries, Extended period simulation, Commercial software, Optimal design of reservoirs, Pump stations, Practical consideration (control valves, water hammer protection devices, field testing, leakage control), Case study (complete design of water distribution system). Collection networks; Design flow (domestic, storm, drainage), Open channel networks (hydraulics of partial flow in pipes, unsteady flow), Collection network design (layout, pipes), Optimal design, Practical considerations (system flushing, leakage control), Water quality, Commercial software, Case study (complete design of water collection system). References: Jepson, R. W., Analysis of Flow in Pipe Networks, Ann Arbor, 1976. Thomas, W., Advanced Water Distribution Modelling and Management, , 2000. Thomas, W., Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering, , 2002. El-Bahrawy, A. N., Spreadsheet Applications in Water Resources, Lecture Notes, 2003. CEI 432 Environmental Hydrology _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (1st Term) Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks:[(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Introduction: Hydrologic cycle, Environment and hydrology, Importance of hydrology. Hydrometeorology: Solar energy, Temperature, Vapor pressure, Humidity, Wind, Evaporation, Evapotranspiration. Precipitation: Conditions and types, Rainfall measurements and estimates, Rainfall statistical analysis, Design storm. Infiltration: Effective factors, Measurements, Estimates. Hydromorphology: Watershed characteristics, Morphological parameters, Time parameters. Surface runoff: Peak flow estimate, Storm hydrograph, Unit hydrograph, Mass curves, Flow and water level measurements. Soil erosion and sedimentation: Effective factors, Soil loss, Sediment yield. Protection works against flash floods: Storage and detention works, Roads crossing works, Direction change works, Sediment traps, Storm water drainage systems. Subsurface hydrology: Soil-water relations, Characteristics and types of aquifers, Flow through porous media, Well hydraulics, Sea water intrusion in coastal aquifers. Water quality and pollution control: Pollution sources, Pollutant transfer mechanisms in surface and subsurface systems, Protection of water resources against pollution. Introduction to application of remote sensing and GIS in hydrological studies. References: Linsley, Ray K., Hydrology for Engineers, McGraw Hill Int., Hamburg, 1982. Wand, A. D. and Ellio, W. J., Environmental Hydrology, Lewis Publishers, New York, 1995. Mecuen, R. H., Hydrologic Analysis and Design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1998. CEI 433 Pump Stations Engineering _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Performance curves: Speed effect, Impeller changes effect, Type of pump effect, Viscosity effect, Cavitations effect, Net positive suction head effect, Available suction head effect, Required suction head effect. Pump definition: General- service pump, Booster pump, Non-clogging pump, Sump pump, Total head, Total dynamic head, System friction-head curve, Approximated operating head, Pumps operating in series, Pumps operating in parallel. Pump application: Pumping arrangement, Economic consideration. Pump selection: Dredge pumps, Slurry pumps, Deep-well pumps, Water-works irrigation and drainage pumps, Circulating pumps. Pump Installation: Location of pump units, Suction line inlet, Size of suction line, Long-radius elbows, Suction header, Eccentric reducers, Screens, Check valves, Expansion joints, Vent valves, Realigned in field, Pump levelling. Operation: gate valve, Priming, Foot valve, Priming chamber, Ejectors, Dry-vacuum pump, Wet-vacuum pump, Automatically priming pump, Time of priming, Sump-pump design. References: Taylor, H. B. and Moody, L. F., The Hydraulic Turbine in Evolution, Vol. 39, No. 7, Engineers and Engineering, 1968. Thomas, D., Experimental Research in the Field of Water Power, World Power Conference, London, 1972. Marks Handbook, Experimental Research in the Field of Water Power, McGraw Hill, 1986. CEI 434 Hydraulic Engineering _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Introduction to hydraulic structures: Types, Purpose, Components, Hydraulic design (dimensions and losses). Control and crossing works, Drainage and pumping stations, Navigation works. Hydraulic design of intakes, Entrances, Exits, Spillways, Energy dissipators. Loss through trach racks, Filters and screens. Flow and water measurements in water streams and pipes using advanced technology. Principles of automatic control in flow through water streams and pipes. Use of computer programs and spreadsheets in hydraulic engineering, Pump calculations, Similarity, Operating point, Pump testing, Specific speed, Variable speed pump. Principles of hydraulic similarity, Classification of hydraulic models, Dimensional analysis, Distorted and undistorted models. References: Allan Smith; Ernest Hinton and Roland Lewis, Civil Engineering Systems. Analysis and Design, , 1984. El-Bahrawy, Use of Spread Sheets in the Design of Dendritic Distribution Systems, , 1993. El-Bahrawy, Use of Spread Sheets Rainfall-Runoff Calculations, , 1996. Laboratory: Hydraulics Lab Modeling of Flow through Pipes Modeling of Open Channel Flow Uniform Open Channel Flow (weirs, spillways, hydraulic jump, movable bed models) Pump Modeling CEI 435 Environmental Hydraulics _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (0+0)] Marks: [(70+30+0) + (0+0+0)] = 100} Course Contents Introduction: Hydraulics and the environment, Water quality and pollution sources, Pollutant transport mechanism and hydrodynamic equations and boundary conditions in different water bodies. Water streams, Rivers, Lakes, Groundwater, Coasts, Estuaries and wetlands. Sediment transport and scour in water streams. Thermal pollution in water bodies. Hydraulic simulation of environmental problems, Engineering solutions and environment protection. References: Thomann and Muller, Surface Water Quality Modelling, Prentice Hall, 1994. Chin, David A., Water-Resources Engineering, , 2000. CEI 441 Design of Irrigation Works (2) _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (Cont.)Hrs/Week: [(2+2) + (2+2)] Marks:[(70+30+0) + (70+30+0)] = 200} Course Contents Heading up structures: Weirs: Weirs function, Types of weirs, Stability of gravity weirs, Hydraulic of weirs, Static design of the floor for percolation, Uplift and scour. Regulators and barrages: Types of regulators and component parts of the regulator, Hydraulic design of the waterway, Hydraulic and static design of piers under different cases of loading, Static design of floor for percolation and scour, Static design of gates and winch structure. Navigation structures: Symmetrical and unsymmetrical locks: Main elements of locks, Dimensioning of lock chamber, Methods of emptying and filling the lock chamber, Hydraulic design of side culverts, Hydraulic and static design of landing wall, Guide pier, Thrust wall, Floor. Storage works: Introduction to dams and reservoirs. References: Leliavisky, S., Dams, , 1985. Leliavisky, S., Regulators and Barrages, , 1985. Leliavisky, S., Syphons, Weirs and Locks, , 1985. Novak, P.; Moffat, A.; Nalluri, C. and Narayanan, R., Hydraulic Structures, , 1996. CEI 442 Water Structures Design _{4th Year: Civil Engineering - Water & Hydraulic Structures (2nd Term) Hrs/Week: [(0+0) + (4+3)] Marks:[(0+0+0) + (125+50+0)] = 175} Course Contents Structural design of irrigation and storage structures using conventional and modern materials: Underground tanks, Balancing (compensating) elevated tanks, Arch dams, Buttressed dams, Spillways, Stilling basins, Regulators, Gates vertical and radial, Winch structure used for lifting regulators gates, Steel bridges on water structures. References: Leliavisky, S., Regulators and Barrages, , 1985. USBR, Design of Small Dams, Handbook, 1987. Novak, P.; Moffat, A.; Nalluri, C. and Narayanan, R., Hydraulic Structures, , 1996. More Courses in Irrigation & Hydraulics