Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Work-Integrated Learning Programmes Division
Second Semester 2013-2014
Course Handout
Course No. : ET ZC362
Course Title : Environmental Pollution Control
Instructor : Jegatha Nambi Krishnan
Course Description:
Air & water pollutants; sampling and analysis; control methods for air & water pollutants; modelling of different control techniques; advanced wastewater treatment processes; solid and hazardous waste management, noise pollution; environmental impact analysis; case studies.
Scope and Objectives
This course aims at providing students
· Sources of air and water pollutants.
· Sampling and analysis techniques for air and water pollutants
· Different control methods for air and water pollutants abatement
· Modelling of control methods
· Solid waste management, noise pollution and environmental impact assessment studies.
Prescribed Text Book
T1. Rao, C.S., Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, New Age International 2nd Ed., 2006
Study Material
SM 1. Noise Pollution & Environmental Impact Analysis, DLPD Notes. (note: Softcopy of this notes is available for download from BITS WILP website.)
Reference Book
R1. Peavy, H.S., Rowe, D.R. and Technobanolous, G., “Environmental Engineering” McGraw Hill, 1985.
R2. R. E Weiner & R. A. Matthews, Environmental Engineering, Fourth Edition
ET ZC362 (Course Handout) Second Semester 2013-2014 Page 2
Plan of Self Study:
S.No.
/Topics
/ Learning objectives / Reference To Text Book1 / Impact of Man on the Environment: An Overview / Overview of environment & its impacts / T1-Ch. 1
2 / Air Pollution: Sources and Effects / Types of air pollutants, Effect of air pollution, Air pollution laws and standards / T1-Ch. 2
3 / Meteorological Aspects of Air Pollutant Dispersion / Concept of dispersion of pollutants in atmosphere, Understanding of air dispersion models / T1-Ch. 3
4 / Air Pollution Sampling and Measurement / Details of air pollutant samplers / T1-Ch. 4
5 / Air Pollution Control Methods & Equipment
(Control of particulates) / Principles of air pollution control methods, Problems related to these methods (control of particulates) / T1-Ch. 5.1-5.4
6 / Air Pollution Control Methods & Equipment
(Control of Gaseous Pollutants) / Principles of air pollution control methods, Problems related to these methods (control of gaseous pollutants) / T1-Ch. 5.6
7 / Control of Specific Gaseous Pollutants / Various control techniques for criteria pollutants such as SO2, NOX, CO and hydrocarbons / T1-Ch. 6
8 / Numerical on above topics / Problems & its solution techniques
Based on above chapters
9 / Review Session
Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics covered in S. No.1 to 9
10 / Source and Classification of Water Pollutants / Introduction to water pollution, Types of water pollutants, Laws & standards of water pollution / T1-Ch.7
11 / Wastewater Sampling and Analysis / Sampling methods, Understanding of concepts of DO, BOD, COD, TOC, inorganic substances, physical characteristics of water / T1-Ch. 8
12 / Wastewater Treatment
(Primary and Secondary treatment) / Concept of primary and secondary treatment techniques / T1-Ch. 9.1-9.3
13 / Wastewater Treatment
(Advanced wastewater treatment) / Various advanced waste water treatment techniques / T1-Ch. 9.4,9.5
14 / Solid Waste Management / Classification of solid waste & Various disposal methods / T1-Ch.10.1-10.5
15 / Hazardous Waste Management / Classification of hazardous waste & Various disposal methods / T1-Ch.11
16- / Noise Pollution & Environmental Impact Analysis / Understanding of noise pollution & its impact on environment / SM1
17 / Numerical on above topics / Problems & its solution techniques / Based on above chapters
18 / Review Session
Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics given in Plan of Self Study
ET ZC362 (Course Handout) Second Semester 2013-2014 Page 3
Evaluation Scheme:
EC No. / Evaluation Component &Type of Examination /
Duration
/ Weigh-tage /Day, Date, Session,Time
EC-1 / Assignment/Quiz /** Details to be announced on LMS Taxila website by Instructor
/ 15% /** Details to be announced on LMS Taxila website by Instructor
EC-2 / Mid-Semester Test(Closed Book)* / 2 Hours / 35% / Saturday, 15/02/2014 (AN)*
2 PM – 4 PM
EC-3 / Comprehensive Exam
(Open Book)* / 3 Hours / 50% / Saturday, 05/04/2014 (AN)*
2 PM – 5 PM
** Please check the details by January 10, 2014 on LMS Taxila web site.
AN: After Noon Session; FN: Fore Noon Session
Closed Book Test: No reference material of any kind will be permitted inside the exam hall.
Open Book Exam: Use of any printed / written reference material (books and notebooks) will be permitted inside the exam hall. Loose sheets of paper will not be permitted. Computers of any kind will not be allowed inside the exam hall. Use of calculators will be allowed in all exams. No exchange of any material will be allowed.
Note:
It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self study schedule as given in the course handout, attend the online/on demand lectures as per details that would be put up in the BITS LMS Taxila website www.taxila.bits-pilani.ac.in and take all the prescribed components of the evaluation such as Assignment (Course Page on LMS Taxila), Mid Semester Test and Comprehensive Examination according to the Evaluation Scheme given in the respective Course Handout. If the student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Examination due to genuine exigencies, the student must refer to the procedure for applying for Make-up Test/Examination, which will be available through the Important Information link on the BITS LMS Taxila website www.taxila.bits-pilani.ac.in on the date of the Regular Test/Examination. The Make-up Tests/Exams will be conducted only at selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later.
Instructor-in-Charge