Aerial Emissions and Abatement
ENEN3000

Year 3, Sem 2 Core Enabling Knowledge and Skills Technical Competence Engineering Application Experience Practical and ‘Hands-on’ Experience

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Code ENEN3000
Credits 25
Graduate Attributes

Introduction

Welcome to ENEN3000 - Aerial Emissions and Abatement.

The study of aerial emissions and their mitigation is critical in addressing the environmental and public health challenges posed by air pollution. This unit provides a comprehensive overview of the sources, behavior, and control of air pollutants in the atmosphere. It is divided into two key sections to equip students with both foundational knowledge and practical engineering approaches.

The first section, Fundamentals of Air Pollution, explores the nature and types of air pollutants, methods for measuring air quality, and the physical processes governing the transport and dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere. This includes an introduction to air pollution modelling, an essential tool for predicting pollutant behavior and planning effective interventions.

The second section, Engineering Solutions and Control Technologies, focuses on the technical methods used to reduce and manage emissions. It covers strategies for controlling various classes of pollutants, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), and greenhouse gases (GHGs). This section emphasizes the role of engineering design and innovation in developing efficient and sustainable abatement technologies.

Together, these sections provide a solid foundation for understanding the complexities of air pollution and the interdisciplinary approaches required to mitigate its impact.
Lecture 2 x 2 Hours Weekly 
Science Laboratory 2 x 2 Hours Semester 
Tutorial 1 x 1 Hours Weekly 

Unit Learning Outcomes

  • 1 explain the types, sources, characteristics, and effects of a wide range of conventional and hazardous air pollutants, GC1, GC3, GC6
  • 2 use air pollution measurements and analytical techniques to predict pollutant concentrations, GC1, GC3
  • 3 demonstrate application of air pollutant concentration models in mitigating air pollution events, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 4 evaluate air pollution prevention and control techniques, GC1, GC2, GC3, GC6
  • 5 compare international and local standards of the emission concentrations for different pollutants, and laws and regulations applied, GC1, GC4, GC5, GC6

Course Learning Outcomes

  • 1 Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering
  • 2 Solve complex environmental engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles

Assessment Breakdown

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