Overview
Lecturer
Roxana Nadina Bostan
Seminar tutor
Roxana Nadina Bostan
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
Romanian
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Environmental Engineering
Field of study
Environmental Engineering
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Lecture
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussions, conversations, case studies, practical applications
Entry requirements
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Aims
Acquiring knowledge of the principles of separation of pollutants from heterogeneous systems, methods of their absorption and desorption.
Knowledge of installations for the protection of emissions of polluting gases into the atmosphere.
Knowledge of methods for reducing the emission of gaseous pollutants into the atmosphere, the ability to choose the optimal method of elimination or reduction of gaseous pollutants.
Quantification of emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere using engineering computing systems.
Course contents
1. Classification and characteristics of different sources of pollution of the atmosphere. Methods and analysis equipment.
2. Laws and Regulations.
3. Fuels combustion.
4. Nitrogen Oxides Control
5. Sulfur Oxides Control
6. Carbon monoxide and dioxide control
7. Elimination of hydrogen sulfide from gases
8. Elimination of volatile organic compounds
9. Methods and installations for the protection of the atmosphere. Separation of heterogeneous systems.
10. Quantification of emissions - calculation applications
11. Case study- practical laboratory activities
Learning outcomes
C1: Explanation of mechanisms, processes and effects of anthropogenic or natural origin that cause and influence environmental pollution
C.1.2. Use of basic scientific knowledge in defining and explaining concepts specific to engineering and environmental protection
C2 Managing and solving specific environmental problems for sustainable development.
C2.4 Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of natural phenomena and anthropogenic activities on the quality of environmental factors
C2.5 Identifying the best technical and technological solutions in order to implement professional engineering and environmental protection projects
Assessment
Exam from theoretical knowledge (60%) and evaluation of the practical laboratory and seminar activity (40%)
Recommended reading
Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control
M. B. Hocking
Elsevier Science and Technology Books, Elsevier, 2006 · 780
Control of Gaseous Emissions- Student Manual, APTI Course 415 Third Edition,
J.R.Richards
ICES Ltd, United States, 2000 · 340
Emission Testing Methodology for Air Polution, version 2
Environment Protection Authority
Adelaide, South Australia, 2012 · 128