Air Pollution

Code

CHEE3026

School

Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Spring Malaysia

Summary

The module delivers an overview of air pollution problems and range of techniques which are available for its control; sources and effects of air pollutants of major concern; and the development of air quality criteria. The behaviour of the atmosphere and the dispersion of air pollutants are studied.

Students are introduced to techniques of air pollution measurement and their use in the assessment of the effects that industrial activity may have. An overview of current EU and UK environmental legislation is provided, and the role of the assessment and control of air pollution in the planning application of existing and new industrial process is discussed. The duties of process managers, local authorities and the Environment Agency are discussed in light of the current and proposed legislation.

This module gives knowledge and understanding of air pollution problems, including a categorization of the types of natural and anthropogenic air pollution sources, sinks, and the effects that air pollutants may produce within the natural and manmade environments. The physiological effects and HSE aspects of air pollution are discussed. A review of national and international standards of permitted emission release and exposure levels of pollution is presented. The student is introduced to the processes of selection and design of pollutant monitoring and control technologies that may be applied to control atmospheric emissions from industrial processes.

Target Students

Year 3 students registered on the following courses: Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringMSc students registered on the following courses: Environmental Engineering

Classes

• One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
• One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks

Assessment

• 30% Coursework
• 70% Exam (2-hour): 2 hour exam

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

IChemE POs:
A2.4.1 - Understand and be able to use basic chemical principles to model the characteristics and performance of a range of typical mixing, separation and similar processing steps for fluids, particulates and multiphase systems. 
A2.4.2 - Understand the principles on which processing equipment operates to determine equipment size and performance of common items such as reactors, exchangers and columns. 
A2.6.1 - Be able to identify the principal hazard sources in chemical and related processes (including biological hazards).  
A2.6.3 - Understand the principles of risk assessment and of safety management, and be able to apply techniques for the assessment and abatement of process and product hazards. 
A2.7.1 - Understand and be able to apply the principles of sustainability (environmental, social, economic) and the ability to apply techniques for analysing the interaction of process, product and plant with the environment and minimising adverse impacts. 

EAC PO

PO3: Design/Development of Solutions - Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design chemical engineering systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5);

PO6: The Engineer and the World - Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7) 

PO9: Communication - Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.

Conveners

• Dr Phei Li Lau