IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) ATMOSPHERE AND AIR POLLUTION Code 20735101
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Compulsory First
Language
Anglès
Department Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
FABREGAT TOMÀS, ALEXANDRE
 E-mail alexandre.fabregat@urv.cat
Lecturers
FABREGAT TOMÀS, ALEXANDRE
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General description and relevant information The course Atmosphere and Air Pollution is intended to familiarize the student with basic concepts on atmospheric physico-chemistry, dynamics and pollutant transport. The atmosphere plays a key role in sustaining the entire biosphere of the planet and is the physical domain where most human activities take place. Therefore, understanding the physical phenomena that governs its dynamics is essential to (i) characterize the impact of the pollutant emissions thought of as disturbances of the atmospheric system and (ii) understand the pollutant transport processes to predict the impact of the emissions resulting from human and natural activities that have the atmosphere as their _nal des- tination. In this context, the course puts special emphasis on presenting the Global Warming concept associated to Greenhouse Gases emissions. With all certainty, this is the most important environmental challenge that the life on Earth in general and human species in particular will have to address now and the near future.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disciplines within in the ambit of environmental engineering and sustainable energy.
 A1.2 Analyse the dynamic interactions in complex environmental systems.
 A1.3 Provide scientific advice in the implementation of decisions and policies that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and foster energy saving and efficiency in accordance with the current legislation.
 A1.5 Formulate the strategies needed to collect data for the design and application of conceptual and calculation modelsz in order to better understand complex systems in engineering and environmental and energy management.
 A2.1 Understand and apply the latest and most innovative environmentally friendly technologies to solve problems in various areas.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Acquire the language, concepts and principles of the origin, effects and control of air pollution.
 A1.2 Conceptualise a dynamic model of atmospheric behaviour and the interaction of polluntants in the atmosphere.
 A1.3 Understand the legal framework governing these activities and solutions.
 A1.5 Make critical judgements and apply them to concepts relating to atmospheric pollution.
 A2.1 Acquire knowledge of current measures for environmental control, monitoring air pollution and prevention and correction techniques.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Atmospheric Composition, Global Cycles, and Lifetimes Atmospheric Residence Times
S-Compounds
N-Compounds
C-Compounds
Halogen Compounds
Atmospheric Ozone
Particulate Matter
Emissions Inventories
Hazardous Air Pollutants
The Atmosphere Layers of the Atmosphere
Large-Scale Motion of the Atmosphere
Temperature and Water vapor
Composition of the Atmosphere
Radiation
Energy Balance
Meteorology of Air Pollution Temperature and Pressure in the Lower Atmosphere
Atmospheric Stability
Classes of Stability
Introduction to Models for Dispersion of Pollutants
Global Circulation Global Circulation Model
Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Global Temperature Record and Solar Variability
Possible Effects of Global Warming
Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change. Carbon Dioxide
Air Pollution Monitoring and Control Monitoring Networks
Pollution Control
Prevention and Remediation Cleaner Production Strategies for Reducing Air
Pollutants.
Unit Operations for Separating Gaseous Air Pollutants.
Unit Operations for Separating Particulate Air Pollutants
Carbon capture

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A1.1
A1.2
 2 0 2
Lecture
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 30 30 60
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 15 15 30
Personal attention
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 0.5 0.5 1
 
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 2 8 10
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 2 8 10
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Presentation
In class search of information
Discussion
Lecture Work on content. Development of the different topics of the course, according to the program
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Work on content, with case studies. Resolution by the Students and teacher, solving a subset of recommended exercises.
Personal attention Personalized attention, upon request by the student

Personalized attention
Description
Track of each student activity, with a personal meeting, on request by the student

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 2 handouts 30%
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 Exam 1: At mid-course 40%
Mixed tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A1.5
A2.1
 Exam 2: At the last course session 30%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

In the eventuality of a second call, the grade of the handouts will be kept accounting for 30% of the final grade.

The remaining 70% will correspond to a final exam covering the entire syllabus of the course.

Sources of information

Basic John H. Seinfield; Spyros N. Pandis, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change, 2, 2012
Daniel Vallero, Fundamentals of Air Pollution, 4, 2008

El llibre Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: From Air Pollution to Climate Change, de Seinfield i Pandis, és el que es recomana com a referència per aquesta matèria. 
Complementary Gilbert M. Masters, Introduction to environmental engineering and science, 1, 1991
Karl. B. Schnelle; Charles A. Brown, Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook, 1, 2001
Ralf Koppmann (Ed.), Volatile Compounds in the Atmosphere, 1, 2007
Harur Parlar (Ed.), Essential Air Monitoring Methods, 1, 2005
Kenneth C. Schifftner, Air Pollution Control Equipment Selection Guide, 1, 2002
Gregory D. Wight, Fundamentals of Air Sampling, 1, 1994
Lennart Nilsson, Per-Olof Persson, Lars Rydén, Siarhei Darozhka, and Audrone Zaliauskiene., Cleaner Production – Technologies and Tools for Resource Efficient Production, 1, 2007
, https://www.epa.gov/science-and-technology/air-science, ,

The book Cleaner Production – Technologies and Tools for Resource Efficient Production is available at :


http://www.balticuniv.uu.se/index.php/component/content/article/269-books-a-book-series/827-em-2-cleaner-production-technologies-and-tools-for-resource-efficient-production
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