Air Quality and Gaseous Effluent Treatment

Scholar Year: 2018/2019 - 1S

Courses

Head Teacher Responsability Fernando Henrique Mayordomo Cunha Head

Weekly workload Hours/week T TP P PL L TC THE EL OT OT/PL TPL S Type of classes 3 2 Lectures Type Teacher Classes Hours Theorethical and Practical classes Totals 1 3,00 Laboratories Totals 1 2,00

Teaching language

Portuguese

Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)

Objectives:
- Domain of fundamental knowledge for control and monitoring of Air Quality
- Understand and apply technologies for atmospheric emissions treatment;

Skills:
- Characterize air pollutants and identify the different scales of space and time associated environmental impacts;
- Evaluate the quality air on site;
- Identify the legal requirements for air quality and atmospheric emissions;
- Develop and implement prevention and control programs of integrated air pollution (monitoring and control of pollutant emissions);
- Selection and dimensioning technologies for prevention/control of pollutants

Syllabus

I - Atmospheric Pollution
The effects of air pollution;
Dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere;
Measurement of pollutants in ambient air;
Monitoring of air quality;
Networks of air quality;
Legislation applicable to the Atmospheric Environment: international conventions, EU directives and
national decrees.
II - Treatment of Gaseous Effluents
Characterization of emissions;
Principles of particle separation;
Dry Filtration;
Gas-liquid absorption;
Gas-solid adsorption;
Wet scrubbers;
Incineration;
Scaling a afterburner;
Biological Treatment Techniques of gaseous effluents;
Reference to specific separation processes: desulfurization, denitrification, removal of organic
micropollutants and heavy metals

Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the UC intended learning outcomes

The syllabus is divided in the study of air pollution and technologies for prevention and control of
pollution. This sequence allows relating the effects and causes of pollution as well as techniques to control sources of pollution. The issues are framed in the context of European and National regulation. All implementing instruments on quality air and atmospheric emissions are explained.
Techniques selected for characterization, monitoring and control are Best Available Techniques and are
shown in case studies or industrial visits. In all studies are integrated by concepts and methods of
calculation presented in theory classes.

Teaching methodologies

Lecture method: Workload reduction of lecture by teacher, with more time for Problem solving or case
studies. Class discussion conducted by teacher and assignments in class (group and individual).
Interactivity Student/Teacher: Enhance research and depth analysis of issues.

Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit's intended learning outcomes

The study of the quality of air and gaseous pollutants treatment is challenging due to the different
approaches of subjects also at very diverse contexts. Understanding of the thematic strategic policy and the different instruments of policy implementation is required. The students are encouraged to research and substantiate the understanding of concepts learned as well as their approach to problem solving, through the application of monitoring techniques and air pollution control technologies.
The teaching methodology uses the lecture method of the syllabus, with the support of slides, case studies and solved exercises so that the student can best understand concepts and applies them in practice to develop some work monitoring and control of air pollution. Databases and tools are provided for calculation and design of technologies to support solutions.

Assessment methodologies and evidences

The assessment of the theoretical component is performed by continuous assessment by conducting two tests or final exam on the scheduled dates on the calendar of examinations. The practical component is assessed by carrying out practical work or experimental research with an oral presentation at the end of the semester. The final grade is obtained by weighting of 60% in the continuous assessment by tests or exam and 40% for the development component of practical work. Both components of evaluation need to be positive, meaning with notes higher than 10.

Primary Bibliography

Secondary Bibliography