Design of stormwater facilities

The course provides knowledge about the design of stormwater treatment and retention facilities. It is aimed at water authorities, municipalities, consultants etc.

Content of the course

The course deals with design of stormwater ponds, biofilters, infiltration systems, retention systems, etc. and calculation of design rainfall and flows.

Structure

Mainly seminars on design of stormwater facilities. Preparatory tasks as self-study.

Course structure

Self-study: about 6 hours
Meetings: about 12 hours, submissions and examination: 22 hours.

To pass the course

To pass the course you need to

• Do the mandatory / preparatory tasks in canvas
  
• Active participation during the seminars
  
• Final exam

Teachers

Godecke Blecken is a professor in Urban Water Engineering and has worked with BGI since 2005. He has researched stormwater treatment and retention with BGI. Specific focus has been on function in different climates, long-term function and maintenance, treatment of "new" pollutants and the role of vegetation for treatment. He is the author of several Swedish reports and recommendations for dimensioning of BGI.

Expression of interest

• Register your interest
  Registering your interest is not binding. The course starts when enough people have registered their interest.
  

Contact LTU

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