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Drip Dispersal Systems Module
Dr. Bruce Lesikar, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

DESCRIPTION

Drip dispersal is a method for distributing effluent into the soil for final treatment and reuse of the effluent. The key considerations for effectively using this technology are presented in this module. The course target audience includes upper division (junior and senior) undergraduates and graduate students from engineering and non-engineering disciplines.

The course goal is to provide students a basic understanding of how drip dispersal systems can effectively disperse wastewater into soils for final treatment and reuse of the effluent. Upon completing this module, students will have a fundamental understanding of the components of a drip dispersal system, knowledge of how the components can be connected together to form a system, and an understanding of how the components interact to form a functional wastewater treatment and dispersal system.

Topics included in this course module include: why use a drip dispersal system; how the system interacts with the soil; function of the drip system components; key drip system design considerations; drip system installation and start-up considerations; operational requirements; and maintenance issues.

MATERIALS

  A. Instructors Guide
 
  1. Module Perspective (Adobe Acrobat, 70 Kb) (Mar, 2004)
  2. Suggested Course Materials (Adobe Acrobat, 200 Kb) (Mar, 2005)
  B. Text
 
  1. Drip Distribution Course Module Text- Adobe Acrobat (385 Kb), (Mar, 2005)
  C. Powerpoint Files
 
  1. Chapter 1 Drip Dispersal Introduction, Drip Components, Drip Emitters and Soil PowerPoint (Adobe Acrobat 1.5 MB), (Mar, 2005)
  2. Chapter 2 Drip Components PowerPoint (Adobe Acrobat 5.5 MB), (Mar, 2005)
  3. Chapter 3 Drip Dispersal Drip Emitters and Soil PowerPoint (Adobe Acrobat 2 MB), (Mar, 2005)
  4. Chapter 4 Drip System Design - PowerPoint (Adobe Acrobat 3.4 MB), (Mar, 2005)
  5. Chapter 5 Drip System Installation PowerPoint- (Adobe Acrobat 4 MB), (Mar, 2005)
  6. Chapter 6 Drip System Start Up PowerPoint- (Adobe Acrobat 1.6 MB), (Mar, 2005)
  7. Chapter 7 Drip System O&M - PowerPoint- (Adobe Acrobat 1.6 MB), (Mar, 2005)

COMMENTS

 

If you have comments regarding these materials, please send them to Nancy Deal.


  Writing Team:   Review Team:
  Bruce Lesikar
James Converse		   Brian Britain
Steven Berkowitz
Michael Hines
Dick Otis





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