Air Pollution
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IEYX0901 |
| Type: | Compulsory |
| Curriculum: | YT 2016 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2017-2018) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Niemelä, Riitta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | I-EY-2N | 2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22 | Riitta Niemelä | Finnish | 2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18 |
Learning Outcomes
The student understands functioning of the atmosphere. The student knows the development challenges related to global warming and is able to participate in current professional discussion and is able to argument future development needs.
The student is familiar with the most common air pollutants, their environmental and health impacts and sources, as well as conventional abatement technologies. The student is able to calculate the composition of flue gases and to assess air quality using a simple dispersion model.
Student's Workload
Total work load 108 h, of which scheduled studies 56h and autonomous studies 75 h.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Chemistry in Technology
Contents
International aims for the control of air pollution and global warming. Ozone depletion and climate change. Air quality control. Effects of energy production and transport on air quality. Emission control control and monitoring. Removal of particulates, sulfur and NOx emissions from flue gases. Control of VOC emissions. Dispersion modelling.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Lecture materials and statistics.
Laukkanen, Dahl & Martikka, 2013. Teollisuuden ympäristöasioiden hallinta.
Laukkanen, Timo, 2005. Ilmansuojelun perusteet.
Suitable parts: de Nevers, Noel 2000. Air Pollution Control Engineering.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, excercises, laboratory work, excursions.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Examination, excercises and reports.