Master's Degree in Continuing Education in Integrated Water Cycle Engineering
Spanish
Credits: 60 ECTS
PRESENTATION
The Master’s Degree in Integrated Water Cycle Engineering is an advanced specialization designed for engineers seeking to lead the adaptation and optimization of water systems in a global context of growing challenges. This program addresses the critical reality that billions of people lack safe access to drinking water and sanitation—a situation exacerbated by the increasing frequency and intensity of droughts and floods caused by climate change. Companies in the water sector are already implementing adaptation plans for their infrastructure, and this master’s program provides you with the tools to be at the forefront of these transformations. It prepares you to tackle the complexity of water management, from the fundamentals of climatology and the Earth’s energy balance to advanced climate modeling and future projections. You will analyze planetary boundaries and the depletion of non-renewable resources, understanding how these factors are redefining water engineering and the need for innovative solutions. You will develop a strategic vision for designing and managing resilient systems, integrating key concepts such as carbon footprint, climate neutrality, and decarbonization strategies, ensuring water sustainability in a context of growing scarcity and the need for efficient and responsible management.
Objectives
• You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the urban water cycle, its processes, and the interconnections among its components. • You will design innovative infrastructure strategies to ensure the resilience of water systems in the face of climate change scenarios. • You will manage the operation and advanced maintenance of water infrastructure, optimizing its performance and service life. • You will lead complex projects involving the design, expansion, and operation of water resource management systems, from conception through implementation. • You will make strategic decisions regarding the selection and implementation of business management and operational models in the water sector. • You will assess the impact of climate variability and global change on water resources, applying models and future projections. • You will implement decarbonization and climate-neutral solutions in water infrastructure management. • You will oversee the adaptation of water systems in response to the depletion of non-renewable resources, promoting sustainability.
Methodology
At Educa PHAROS, we use a highly practical methodology focused on the direct application of knowledge in the student’s professional environment, combining theoretical content with real-world cases, digital tools, and support from a team of specialized instructors.
Program
Climate: Definition
Climate: Elements and Factors
Climatology: Methods of Study
The Climate System
General Concepts
Radiation
Solar-type radiation
Earth's Energy Balance
Solar Radiation and Its Spatial Distribution
Incident Radiation at a Point: Calculation
Temperature
Natural Greenhouse Effect: Gases and Mechanisms
Disruptions in the Energy Balance: Natural and Human Causes
Climate and General Information
Climate classification based on temperature and precipitation
The Köppen Classification
Strahler's Classification
Types of Climates
Mountain Climates
Historical Climate Events: Little Ice Age, Medieval Climate Optimum
Methods for Reconstructing Past Climate: Climate Proxies
Biodiversity, the “finiteness” of natural resources, and “irreversibility” linked to extinction
Renewable resources. Their current overexploitation
Conflicts Over Renewable Resources and Environmental Refugees
Non-renewable resources, minerals, and energy resources
The problems caused by its use and the conflicts over control of it
Evidence of Current Climate Change
Future Projections for the Planet's Average Temperature Based on Changes in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Impoverished countries are and will continue to be the hardest hit; the regions and ecosystems that will be particularly affected by climate change; and projections of the global economic impacts of climate change
The fight against climate change is possible, and it relies on global action, mitigation, and adaptation
History and Evolution of Climate Modeling
Components of Climate Models
Types of Climate Models
Reference Scenarios
IPCC and CMIP6 Simulations
Projections of Key Climate Variables
The Evolution of the Concept of the Carbon Footprint
International Regulations and Standards
Carbon Footprint Categories
Scope of Application and Calculation Bases
What Is Life Cycle Assessment?
Climate Neutrality and Net-Zero Goals
Reduction or Offset Strategies?
Carbon Offset Mechanisms
Carbon Markets and Emissions Trading Systems
Difference Between Mitigation and Adaptation
Local, National, and Global Adaptation Strategies
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Ecosystem-Based Solutions
Integrating Climate Change into Territorial and Sectoral Planning
The Water Cycle. Hydrology (I)
The Water Cycle. Hydrology (II)
General Concepts of Water Collection Infrastructure
Assessment of Dams
Flood control in reservoirs
Surface Water Collection. Infrastructure
Engineered dams. Gravity dam
Dams Made of Loose Materials
Groundwater Abstraction: Wells and Aquifers
Water Supply to Vulnerable Communities
Dam Safety: Intakes, Bottom Outlets, and Spillways
Dam Safety. Types of Spillways
Dam Construction: Design Considerations and Maintenance
Extensions and Reinforcements
Hydroelectric Power Plants
Water Supply and Regulation Infrastructure
Pressure Conduction
Channels (I)
Channels (II)
Water Lifting System
The Origin of Water
Water Chemistry
Water Pollution
Specific pollutants
Treatment of Specific Contaminants
Water Intake and Pretreatment Facility
Coagulation and Flocculation
Sedimentation
Filtration Using Granular Media
Advanced Filtration
Water Disinfection Technologies
Chlorine and sodium hypochlorite
Chlorine dioxide and chloramines
Ozone and Potassium Permanganate
Case Study: Design of a Water Treatment Plant
Desalination Systems
Water Quality and Intake Structure
Pretreatment
Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filtration
Post-treatment and auxiliary systems
General Terms and Conditions
Service Connection Components (I)
Service Connection Components (II)
Service Connection Components (III)
Sizing and Installation of the Service Connection
General Considerations. Pipes (I)
General Considerations: Pipes (II)
General Considerations. Pipes (III)
Fittings and Special Parts
Operating and Control Elements
Design and Layout Criteria
Hydraulic Sizing of Piping Systems
Calculation of Cathodic Protection
Pipe Protection and Cleaning
Practical Exercises in Piping Networks
Design Considerations
Underground Trench Installations (I)
Underground Trench Installations (II)
Quality Management (I)
Quality Management (II)
Network Structure and Types
Pipelines
Materials and Sections. Joints and Special Components
Structures: manholes, wells, service connections
Urban Drainage
Underground Piping Systems
Trenchless Pipeline Installation
Maintenance of the Sewer System
Rehabilitation of the sewer system
Advanced Network Operations
General EBAR Settings
Propulsion and Supporting Components
Centrifugal Pumps
How a Centrifugal Pump Works
Additional Facilities
Spillways and Retention Basins
Components of a storm water tank
Components of the retention chamber
Stormwater Tank Design
Design of Storm Water Tank Components
Wastewater
Schematic Diagram of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pretreatment
Primary treatment
Secondary treatment
Conventional activated sludge systems
Equipment and Process Types in Activated Sludge Systems
Advanced Treatments
Biofilm Process
Wastewater Treatment in Small Towns
Sizing of a biological reactor at a wastewater treatment plant for nitrogen removal in accordance with the ATV-131 standard
Quality and Uses of Reclaimed Water
Regenerative Technologies
Filtration
Disinfection
Mud
Thickening
Stabilization
Dehydration
Gas line
Types of pumps used in wastewater treatment plants.
Submersible pumps.
Surface-mounted or dry-chamber centrifugal pumps
Surface-mounted or dry-chamber screw pumps
Isolation Systems (Valves)
Pre-treatment at Water Treatment Plants
Equipment in a sand and grease separator.
Equipment for decanters and thickeners.
Anaerobic Sludge Digestion Systems
Sludge dewatering equipment
Agitation and Aeration in Biological Reactors
Agitation of coagulation and flocculation tanks, and preparation of the chemicals used
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Credits: 60 ECTS
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Spanish
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