Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Automobile Engineering SCHA4004 Environmental Pollution and Control Syllabus

[Arvind Kumar]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Automobile Engineering SCHA4004 Environmental Pollution and Control Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SCHA4004 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND CONTROL
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION 9 Hrs.
Environment definition -The biosphere - Hydrologic cycle –Nutrient cycles, pollution of air, water and soil. Air pollution laws
and air quality standard. Water pollution quality standards and law. MINAS. Air pollution effect on human, plant and animal.
Acid rain.

UNIT 2 AIR POLLUTION AND ITS CONTROL 9 Hrs.
Introduction-Sources of air pollution, Air pollution control methods-Source correction method, Cleaning of gaseous effluent,
Particulate Emission control and equipment used in particulate emission control.

UNIT 3 WATER POLLUTION AND ANALYSIS 9 Hrs.
Origin of waste water, Types of waste pollutants and their effects, Waste water sampling and analysis, Determination of
organic and inorganic matters, Physical characteristics, Bacteriological measurements.

UNIT 4 NOISE POLLUTION 9 Hrs.
Introduction, sources of noise pollution, Characteristics of sound, noise units, types of noise, effects and control of noise
pollution. Radioactive pollution (RAP), Sources of RAP-Classification of its radiation effects on humans, plants and animals.

UNIT 5 SOLID WASTE AND ITS MANAGEMENT 9 Hrs.
Sources and Classification of solid waste, Public health aspects, Methods of collection, Disposal Methods, Potential
methods of disposal of solid waste.
Max.45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understand various cycles of environment and factors influencing the cycles.
CO2 - Analyzing and controlling techniques of air pollution
CO3 - Analyzing and controlling techniques of water pollution
CO4 - Analyzing and controlling techniques of noise pollution
CO5 - Understanding the solid waste management techniques
CO6 - Ability to understand the key principles that support pollution prevention and control.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1 Kapoor B.S., Environmental Engineering, 4th Edition, Khanna Publishers, 2000.
2 Rao C.S., Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, 2nd Edition, New Age International Publications,2001.
3 Jain P.C., & Monica Jain., Engineering Chemistry. 5th Edition, Dhanpat Rai Publications, 2002.
4 Dara S.S., A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry, 3rd Edition, S.Chan& Co Ltd, 2006.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
Part A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
Part B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks