Syllabus Air and Noise Pollution - (BE05006071) Total Credits Assessment Pattern and Marks Total Marks Theory Tutorial / Practical ESE (E) PA / CA (M) PA / CA (I) PBL (I) ESE (V) 3 70 30 20 30 50 200 Sr. No. Content 1 Introduction : Major air Pollutants and their characteristics, Primary and secondary air pollutants, Specific group of pollutants such as CFC, GHG etc. Air pollution from automobiles, photochemical oxidants and smog, indoor air pollution. Effects of air pollution on human health and vegetation, animals and materials. (Chapter - 1) 2 Meteorology and Dispersion of Pollutants : Temperature effect in atmosphere, lapse rates, stability conditions, Wind velocity profile, maximum mixing depth, wind rose diagram, turbulence, general characteristics of stack plumes, heat island effect. (Chapter - 2) 3 Air Quality Monitoring and Emission Standards : Sampling and analysis of stack gases and ambient air, Procedure of Sampling and analysis of stack gases as per relevant IS codes, Units of measurement of Air Pollution. National ambient air quality standards, Air Quality index, Salient features of Air pollution Control Act and rules. (Chapter - 3) 4 Air Pollution Control Methods and Equipment : Introduction to control methods and equipment for Particulate matter and gases. Construction and working of scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitator, Gravity settlers, Cyclone separator, Filter bags etc. catalytic converters. Greenbelt requirement and the role of trees in air pollution control. (Chapter - 4) 5 Noise Pollution and its Control : Characteristics of sound, Noise Measurement and monitoring - Levels and the decibels, Sources of Noise, Effects of Noise on people, Indian Standards, urban noise pollution issues, noise pollution control and prevention in industries and construction sites. (Chapter - 5)
