ECTS credits ECTS credits: 5
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 85 Hours of tutorials: 5 Expository Class: 15 Interactive Classroom: 20 Total: 125
Use languages Spanish, Galician, English
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Chemistry Engineering
Areas: Chemical Engineering
Center Higher Technical Engineering School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable | 1st year (Yes)
The subject of “Atmospheric Environment and Emissions Control”, of 5.0 ECTS, as obligatory subject in the module 3 “Monitoring and reduction of the air pollution”, is the unique subject of the Master that puts in a coordinated way the knowledge and the required techniques for the analysis and resolution of the problems associated to the air pollution.
The subjects of the Master that must contribute to the previous necessary knowledge to approach the related problems with the air pollution are “Balances of matter and energy”, both in the natural environment and in process units. On the other hand, optional subjects of module 1 can also contribute to some knowledge of interest in the development of this subject.
About the remainder subjects of module 3, in “Instrumentation and environmental monitoring” put into port to him the necessary techniques for the measurement of the parameters associated to air pollution (both emissions and atmospheric measurements) are introduced. In addition, the optional subject “Laboratory of air quality modeling” allows practice some techniques related to air pollution evaluation and control that are introduced in this subject. Finally, the optional subject “Geographical analysis techniques” could contribute to understand some useful basis to the geographical management of environmental data, including atmospheric data.
1. Objectives of the subject
“Atmospheric Environment and Emissions Control” has as general objective to provide to the student a limited basis and techniques that are necessary to approach the problems related to the air pollution, from an engineering viewpoint.
In order to achieve this goal, it will be necessary that the student knows the atmospheric environment and the processes related to the air pollution, including the mathematical formulation and resolution of the atmospheric and air quality models. On the other hand, they must be approached the engineering techniques applied to the emissions control of air pollutants, centered in the gas cleaning systems.
The contents that are developed in 5.0 ECTS are considered in a short way as follows: “Structure and atmospheric dynamic. Air pollution. Atmospheric chemistry. Meteorology and atmospheric dispersion. Emissions control for gases and particles”.
Keeping in mind these limitations and, at the same time, the necessary coordination with the subjects of this module and Master, these contents are divided in two blocks, with six topics,
I. Atmospheric Environment.
Topic 1. Introduction
Structure and composition of the atmosphere. Atmospheric dynamic. Air pollution. Prevention and control.
Topic 2. Air pollution.
Air pollutants and their reactivity. Atmospheric photochemistry. Stratospheric ozone depletion. Acid deposition. Photochemical smog. Global warning. Emission inventories
Topic 3. Meteorology and air quality.
Forces and winds. General circulation. Pressure and thermal systems. Atmospheric models
Topic 4. Air pollution dispersion.
Local meteorology and atmospheric dispersion. Plume rise and plume growth. Air quality models. Atmospheric dispersion models. Applications.
II. Emissions control.
Topic 5. Physical emissions control.
Separation by forces: Gravity settlers, cyclones and ESP. Separation for division of the flux: Filters and washing. Applications.
Topic 6. Chemical and biological emissions control.
Absorption. Adsorption. Applications. Incineration and chemical conversion. Biological gas cleaning..
Specific objectives (for blocks)
The specific objectives of each block of the subject follow, with a more detailed description of their contents and learning objectives and, afterwards, a summary table,
I. Atmospheric environment
The first block is about the study of the atmospheric environment and its pollution, and itincludes four topics. Topic 1 introduces the structure of the atmosphere and air pollution problem. In topic 2 the air pollutants, their chemical processes in the atmosphere and some of their effects on the air quality, including global warning, are studied; also, its primary origin. Topic 3 is focused in the large scale dynamics of the atmosphere, also through the atmospheric models. Finally, topic 4 studied the air pollution processes, the air quality models, and their applications.
II. Emissions control
The second block is centered in the gas cleaning systems, divided in two topics. In topic 5 the design of the equipment for the separation of particles form in a gas flow is considered. Topic 6 introduces the design of the devices for the elimination of a specific gas from a mixture of gases in flow, using absorption and adsorption of gases. In addition, the study of other chemical and biological techniques of gas emissions control is considered.
BLOCK OBJECTIVES
I. Atmospheric environment.
- Knowledge about the physical and chemical processes of the atmosphere, related to air pollution.
- Application of atmospheric dispersion models.
II. Emissions control.
- Knowledge about the selection of gas cleaning systems.
- Design of typical equipment for physical and chemical gas cleaning.
Basic references
De Nevers, N. “Ingeniería de Control de la Contaminación del Aire”. McGraw-Hill, México, 1995. SINATURAS: A222 11, R 35127.
Jacobson, M.Z. "Atmospheric Pollution". Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2002. SINATURA: 222 4.
Complementary references
Baumbach, G. “Air Quality Control”. Springer-Verlag, Berlín, 1996.
Boubel, R.W., Fox, D.L., Turner, D.B., Stern, A.C. "Fundamentals of Air Pollution". Academic Press, London, 1994.
Bueno, J.L., Sastre, H., Lavin, A.G. “Contaminación e ingeniería ambiental: Contaminación atmosférica”. FICYT, Oviedo, 1997.
Calvert, S. “Air Pollution”. 3a ed., vol. 4, Academic Press, New York, 1977.
Catalá Icardo, M., Aragón Revuelta, P. “Contaminantes del aire: Problemas resueltos”. Editorial Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 2008.
Cheremisinoff, P.N., Young, R.A. “Air Pollution Control and Design Handbook- Part 1”. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York and Basel, 1977.
Coulson, J.M., Richardson, J.F. “Chemical Engineering”, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1991.
Davis, W.T. (ed.) “Air Pollution Control Engineering”. Air & Waste Management Association, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2000.
De Nevers, N. “Air pollution control engineering”. McGraw-Hill, México, 2000. SINATURA: A222 11.
Finlayson-Pitts, B.J., Pitts Jr., J.N. “Atmospheric Chemistry”. John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1986. SINATURA: EMA 186
Jacobson, M.Z. “Fundamentals of Atmospheric Modelling”. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2005. SINATURA: A220 4 A
Kohl, W.H., Licht, W. “Gas Purification”. Gulf Publishing Co., Houston, 1985.
Martínez de la Cuesta, P. et al.. “Operaciones de separación: Métodos de cálculo”. Madrid, 2004. SINATURAS: A112 1, A QE 5.
McCabe, W.L., Smith, J.C. "Operaciones básicas de Ingeniería Química". 4ª ed., McGraw-Hill, Madrid, 1991.
Ministerio de Industria y Energía. "Manual de cálculo de chimeneas industriales". Servicio de Publicaciones, Miner, 1992.
Miró, J., De Lora, F. “Técnicas de defensa del medio ambiente”. Ed. Labor, Barcelona, 1978.
Seinfeld, J.H., Pandis, S.N. “Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics”. 2nd edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2006. SINATURA: 220 5.
Treybal, D. “Operaciones de transferencia de materia”. McGraw-Hill, México, 1988.
Zannetti, P. "Air Pollution Modeling". Computational Mechanics Publications, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1990. SINATURA: A222 7.
Other documents
The teacher will provide notes and slides about the subject issues, in the teaching language.
In this subject the student will acquire or will practice both generic and desirable competences, and specific competences, which are typical of engineers and specific in environmental engineering. From the competences considered for this MSc, in this subject the student must reach the following competences:
General
CB6 – To get and understand knowledge that provides a basis and oportunity to be original in the development/application of ideas, usually in a research context.
CB7 – The students must know to apply their new knowledge and to be able to solve problems in new and less known environment, within wider contexts (also multidisciplinary) related to their study area.
CB8 – The students must be able to integrate knowledge and to abroad the complexity of produce conclusions from uncomplete and limited information, supported in thinkings about the ethic and social responsibilities connected to the application of their knowledge and thinking.
CB9 – The students must be able to communicate their conclusions and knowledge, and the final reasons that support them, to specialized and none specialized people with clarity and straightly.
CB10 – The students must have the abilities to learn, in order to follow their studies in autonomous and selforiented way.
G01 - To identify and formulate environmental problems.
Specific
E17 - To know and design the operational unit applied to the environmental processes.
E19 - To know the procedures for the evaluation of environmental and technological risks.
E23 - To designing and calculate engineering solutions to environmental problems.
E31 - To carry out bibliographical studies and to synthesize results.
E32 - To compare and select technical alternatives.
E41 - To learn to learn.
E43 - To lead and to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
E45 - To apply critical, logical and creative thinking.
E46 - To solve problems in an effective way.
E49 - To take decisions considering global technical, economic, social and environmental aspects.
This subject will be developed through different teaching and learning mechanisms, as indicated in the following sections. It is important to note that the contents of the subject may be addressed alternately or repeatedly in synchronous (subject time) or asynchronous (personal work) teaching, as appropriate in each case.
Scenarios:
E1: Scenario 1: No restrictions on physical presence.
E2: Scenario 2: Partial restrictions on physical presence.
E3: Scenario 3: Closure of the facilities.
5.1. Synchronous teaching
Teaching Modes:
- Presence: Ordinary, classroom teaching.
- Non-in-person (remote): Through the Virtual Campus the student will be provided with:
a) Tasks in the form of questionnaires/problems to be answered and handed over to the teacher, for correction and evaluation.
b) A teacher-student communication system, for monitoring your tasks.
Exhibit classes, which introduce the basic concepts and problems related to air pollution, according to the contents and objectives of the subject.
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 50% face-to-face, 50% non-in-person; E3: non-face-to-face.
Interactive classes, which introduce the student to the resolution of specific problems related to air pollution, according to the objectives of the subject.
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 50% face-to-face, 50% non-in-person; E3: non-in-person
EMEP DEBATE: Air pollution on Europe: Compulsory tutoring for the organization of teamwork and, in scenarios E1 and E2. Each team will deliver a Powerpoint presentation. All teams will participate in the DEBATE EMEP (4 hours in person) to defend their postulates and conclusions.
The EMEP DEBATE requires an adapted teaching classroom, which allows the organization of students in discussion equipment through the use of mobile tables and chairs, and cannon and projection screen. The availability of this classroom is a necessary condition for the proper development of this activity.
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: No discussion: Each team will include an explanatory text in their Powerpoint presentation.
GAS CLEANING SEQUENCE: Each team will deliver its explanatory pdf document and a spreadsheet with its material balances. In mandatory tutoring each team will defend such deliverables.
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: No mandatory tutoring: Each team will deliver their explanatory pdf document and a spreadsheet with their subject balances.
Professional conferences: E1 and E2 provides for the provision of at least one class by external professionals, who will influence various aspects of the subject from the point of view of the company. Its contents will be evaluated in the written exam.
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: Not applicable.
Technical visit, for the knowledge of techniques and facilities in professional environments: E1 and E2 provides for the visit to the CTC As Pontes, for the knowledge of the different systems of prevention and control of air pollution. It will be evaluated in the written exam.
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: Not applicable.
5.2. Asynchronous teaching
E1: 100% non-in person; E2: 100% non-in person; E3: non-face-to-face.
Problems proposed by the teacher, to be solved by the students themselves, and that they will be able to consult during tutoring hours.
EMEP: Air Pollution on Europe: Based on EMEP reports and other publicly accessible atmospheric data sources, students will develop in teams a critical analysis of the current state of air pollution on Europe, and its evolution. To do this, students will be organized into teams, so that each team will focus on a pollutant/group of pollutants, applying knowledge on air pollutants, atmospheric chemistry, synoptic meteorology and long-distance pollutant transport that they acquire throughout the first part of the matter.
As a result, each team will present and discuss in public session during face-to-face teaching the state of air pollution in Europe in relation to the allocated pollutant(s).
GAS CLEANING SEQUENCE (SDG): Applying the theoretical contents of topics 5 and 6, each team of students must present and justify in a mandatory tutorial their gas purification sequence to reach the final concentrations of contaminants required in a problem with various effluents and contaminants.
5.3. Competences development in learning activities
Developed competence 1=Lectures 2=Seminars 3=EMEP 4=SDG 5=Professional Conferences 6=Technical Visit
General
CB6 1 3 4
CB7 2 5 6
CB8 1 2 3 4
CB9 3 4
CB10 3 4
G01 1 2 3 5 6
Specífic
E17 4
E19 1 5 6
E23 2
E31 3 4
E32 4
E41 1 2 3 4
E43 3 4
E45 1 2 3 4
E46 2
E49 1 2 3 4
6.1. Ratings system
E1: The assessment of the subject will include the following grading systems:
Rating system Evaluation mode Weight in the overall grade Minimum value over 10
Individual written exam 50% 3.5
Air pollution on Europe (EMEP) Individual and equipment 30 % -
Individual and equipment gas purification sequence (SDG) 20 % -
In the event that the student obtains a grade of 3.5 out of 10 or more in the written exam, their overall grade will be obtained from the weighted sum of the three grading systems: Written Examination, EMEP and SDG. In the event that the student does not reach 3.5 out of 10 in the written exam, his overall grade shall correspond to that of that written exam, out of 10.
E2: The assessment of the subject shall include the following rating systems:
Rating system Evaluation mode Weight in the overall grade Minimum value over 10
Deliverables: Individual questionnaires/problems 50% -
Air pollution on Europe (EMEP) Individual and equipment 30 % -
Individual and equipment gas purification sequence (SDG) 20 % -
E3: The assessment of the subject shall include the following rating systems:
Rating system Evaluation mode Weight in the overall grade Minimum value over 10
Deliverables: Individual questionnaires/problems 50% -
Air pollution on Europe (EMEP) Individual and equipment 30 % -
Individual and equipment gas purification sequence (SDG) 20 % -
ALL SCENARIOS
To overcome the subject, the student must obtain a minimum overall score of 5 out of 10 in the subject.
The grades of the two works (EMEP and SDG) obtained in the course in which the student has completed the face-to-face teaching of the subject will be retained in all the evaluation opportunities of that course. It is always necessary that at each new opportunity the student takes the exam, who will receive the corresponding grade.
For cases of fraudulent conduct of exercises or tests, the "Normativa de avaliación do rendemento académico dos estudantes e de revisión de cualificacións” will apply.
6.2. Competency assessment
Competency Assessment 1-Classes E/I 2-EMEP 3-SDG 4-Professional Conferences 5-Technical Visit 6-E1: Examination / E2,E3: Questionnaires/Problems
General
CB6 1 2 3 6
CB7 1 4 5 6
CB8 1 2 3 6
CB9 2 3
CB10 2 3
G01 1 2 4 5 6
Specífic
E17 3
E19 1 4 5 6
E23 1 6
E31 2 3
E32 3
E41 1 2 3 6
E43 2 3
E45 1 2 3 6
E46 1 3 6
E49 1 2 3 6
The subject has a workload of 5.0 ECTS , corresponding 1 ECTS credit to 25 hours of total work, the total number of 125 hours, which are divided as follows.
Activity On-site hours Factor Theoretical off-site hours TOTAL Average available off-site hours TOTAL AVERAGE available hours
Lectures 16 1,25 20 36 20
Seminars 16 1,75 28 44 28 44
Visit 5 - 2 7 2 7
Conferences 4 - 2 6 2 6
EMEP 2 - 8 10 22 24
SDG 2 - 4 6 13,5 15,5
Tutorials 2 1 2 4 2 4
Exam 3 3 9 12 9 12
TOTAL 50 - 75 125 98,5 148,5
where the on-site hours indicate the number of hours of classroom teaching of the subject, including the various activities and face tutorials to be held therein; the factor indicates the estimate of hours you have to spend time student attendance; in the case of other teaching, this estimate is specific to each. The theoretical hours of off-site work result from the sum of the all the activities to be developed by the student , and that he should devote individually or as a team, without the presence of the teacher. The average hours of off-site work available corresponds to the actually available, according to the module calendar.
The students registered in this subject should have a series of basic and specifics knowledges, as follows: Algebra, calculus, fluid physics, matter and energy, process flowsheeting, thermodynamics, equilibrium and kinetic chemistry, computer science applications at user level (Word, Excel, web).
Teaching will be taught in Spanish, although some terms will be introduced in English.
Subject Virtual Classroom will be available.
REMOTE LEARNING. It will follow the requirements set by USC's academic authorities and its resource programme. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of these demands. In case of doubt about the needs and characteristics of the technical resources necessary for the development of the academic activity, they will consult the User Service Centre or the ETSE management.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
Scenarios:
E1: Scenario 1: No restrictions on physical presence.
E2: Scenario 2: Partial restrictions on physical presence.
E3: Scenario 3: Closure of the facilities.
5.1. Synchronous teaching
Teaching Modes:
- Presence: Ordinary, classroom teaching.
- Non-in-person (remote).
Exhibition classes:
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 50% face-to-face, 50% non-in-person; E3: non-face-to-face.
Interactive classes:
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 50% face-to-face, 50% non-in-person; E3: non-in-person
EMEP DEBATE:
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: No debate: Each team will provide their Powerpoint presentation with an explanatory text.
GAS DEPURATION SEQUENCE: Defense:
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: As a defense, each team will provide their deliverable documents for evaluation.
Professional Conferences:
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: Not applicable.
Technical visit:
E1: 100% face-to-face; E2: 100% face-to-face; E3: Not applicable.
5.2. Asynchronous teaching
E1: 100% non-in person; E2: 100% non-in person; E3: non-face-to-face.
Jose Antonio Souto Gonzalez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Chemistry Engineering
- Area
- Chemical Engineering
- Phone
- 881816757
- ja.souto [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
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| 04.21.2021 10:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom A8 |
| 07.05.2021 09:30-13:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Classroom A7 |
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