Air Pollution Control Engineering
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ET00BN37 |
| Curriculum: | ETE 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Learning Outcomes
The student understands how the atmosphere functions. They know the development goals related to air quality and climate change, and is able to participate in current professional discussions and can justify future development needs.
The student knows the most important air pollutants, their environmental and health effects as well as sources and the most common minimization and cleaning techniques.
The student can calculate the composition of the flue gases formed and evaluate their dispersion using a simple air quality dispersion model.
Student's Workload
Total workload 135 h, consisting of 44 h of lectures and excercises and 91 h of independent study.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Chemistry, Introduction to Technical Mathematics
Contents
The Structure of the Atmosphere, Greenhouse Effect, Climate Change, Air Quality, Combustion process. Emissions Management and Monitoring. Gas Cleaning Techniques. Dispersion Modeling.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Materials provided by the Lecturer.
Additional reading: de Nevers, Noel 2000. Air Pollution Control Engineering.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and excercises.
Assessment Methods
Assignments, examination.