AIR POLLUTION

1. Introduction. Definitions, Components of atmospheric pollution (source categories, pollutants, atmosphere, dispersion – processes, recipients), Historical review

2. General Pollution Elements. Categories, Units of Measurement, Sources, Major and global impacts of air pollution (acid rain, dispersion of radioactive substances, Ozone layer damage, Greenhouse effect), International measurement bodies

3. Pollutant Properties and Impacts.

Particulate pollutants, Carbon monoxide, Sulfur oxides, Hydrocarbons, Nitrogen oxides, Secondary air pollutants and nitrogen monoxide, Photochemical oxidants

4. Air quality. General elements, Air quality criteria and standards, Emission standards

5. Meteorology and Pollution. Meteorological data (heat and atmospheric stability, barometric pressure, wind, absolute and relative humidity), Effects of meteorological parameters on the dispersion of pollutants, Periodicity and long-term evolution of air pollution

6. Transport and Diffusion of Pollutants. Basic concepts, Maximum mixing height, Simulation of dispersion of atmospheric pollutants (emission of pollutants from point, linear and surface sources, contribution of point, linear or area sources)

7. Anti-pollution Technology. Physical mechanisms, Chimneys design, Control of source pollution (devices for particulate pollutants, devices for gas pollutants)

8. Air Pollution Abatement Strategy. General Elements, Selection of an optimal strategy for long-term control of air pollution

9. Measurements and Analysis of Air Quality. General principles and Sampling, Air sampling devices, particulate sampling devices, site selection methods and sampling time, Methods for air quality determination, Standard methods for determining the air quality, monitoring network and teletransport of results.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

SEMESTER	9th
eclass	https://eclass.upatras.gr/courses/CIV1619/
Details	https://www.civil.upatras.gr/index.php/odhgos/
Instructor	YANNOPOULOS PANAGIOTIS
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION and EXAMINATIONS	Greek
Credits ECTS	5
Teaching Hours	3
Erasmus+	YES (in Greek)
Code	CIV_8555A

It is an obligatory course under selection of both the 3rd direction “Hydraulic Engineering – Environmental Engineering” and 4th direction “Systems of Sustainable Transportation and Project Management” for the study of atmospheric pollution, diffusion-dispersion of pollutants and applied anti-pollution technologies.

The subject matter of the course aims at informing students about the basic properties of the atmosphere, the characteristics of air pollutants, the application of the Gauss model for predicting air pollution and the most usual anti-pollution technologies applied.
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
• Know general elements of air pollution as well as acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion and greenhouse phenomena

• Know the atmospheric pollutants, their properties and their impact on humans and the environment, also taking into account the effect of meteorological parameters on the dispersion of pollutants

• Evaluates ambient air quality based on current quality standards

• Simulates the dispersion of air pollutants with Gauss-type models for emissions of point, linear and surface sources

• Apply the appropriate anti-pollution technology and propose an appropriate short or long-term abatement strategy for emission control and address air pollution by aerosol and gaseous pollutants.
Finally, the aim of the course is to acquire basic knowledge and skills so that qualified engineers can use them in their professional careers, either as consultants or as contractors / manufacturers of anti-pollution systems. In particular, at the end of this course the student will further develop the following skills:
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the essential physicochemical properties, concepts and mechanisms associated with atmospheric pollution

• Ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in the description, simulation and solution of unusual atmospheric pollution problems

• Ability to adopt and apply methods of anti-pollution technology to a variety of practical problems and studies, such as optimizing the siting of activities (industries, ports, airports), traffic and transport regulation, road positioning, etc.

• Ability to study, lifelong learning and continuing professional development

• Ability to use this knowledge to develop environmental impact assessment studies, as well as interdisciplinary cooperation on problems and studies of interscientific nature.