Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division
Environmental Pollution Control
Digital Learning Handout
Course Title
Environmental Pollution Control
Course No(s)
ET ZC362 / PE ZC411/POWAB ZC411
Credit Units
Credit Model
Instructor-In-Charge
JAIDEEP CHATTERJEE
Version Number
Date
Text Book(s):
T1
Rao, C.S., Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, New Age International Revised 2nd Ed.,
2006
T2
Noise Pollution & Environmental Impact Analysis, DLPD Notes. (Note: Softcopy of this notes is
available for download from BITS WILP website.)
Reference Book(s) & other resources:
R1
McKinney, Ross E., “Environmental Pollution Control Microbiology” , available on
http://www.dekker.com, Dekker Encyclopedia series
R2
Peavy, H.S., Rowe, D.R. and Technobanolous, G., “Environmental
Hill, 1985.
Engineering” McGraw
Experiential Learning Components:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Lab work: None.
Project work: None.
Case study: None
Work integrated Learning Exercise: None.
Design work/Field work: None.
Content Structure:
Contact Hour
1-2
List of Topic
Title
Sub-Topics
Impact of Man on The Biosphere
the Environment: The Hydrologic Cycle
An Overview
The Nutrient Cycles- Carbon, Nitrogen,
Reference
T1- Ch.1
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
13-14
15-16
17-18
19-20
Phosphorus, sulphur
Consequences of Population GrowthExponential Growth
Self-Study: Environment Trends
Impact of Man on Energy Consumption and Demand
the Environment: Impact of Coal Mining
An Overview
Problems (Any 4)
(Contd)
Definition and Scales of Concentration
Classification and Properties of Air
Pollutants
Air Pollution:
Emission Sources
Sources and Effects
Behaviour and Fate of Air Pollutants
Effects of Air Pollution
Self Study: Air Pollution Laws and Standards
Temperature Lapse rate and Stability
Meteorological Wind Velocity and Turbulence
Aspects of Air
Plume Behaviour
Pollutant
Dispersion Of Air Pollutants
Dispersion
Estimation of Plume Rise
Problems – 2
Ambient Air Sampling
Air Pollution
Stack Sampling
Sampling and
Analysis of Air Pollutants
Measurement
Self-Study: 4.4.3- 4.4.6
Control Methods
Air Pollution
Control Methods & Source Correction Methods
Equipment
Cleaning of Gaseous effluents
Particulate Emission Control
Problems
Air Pollution
Control Methods & Self-Study: Filters, Electrostatic
Equipment
Precipitators, Spray Towers, Scrubbers
Problems-2
Selection of a Particulate Collector- Basic
Design Considerations
Air Pollution
Adsorption by Solids
Control Methods &
Self-Study Combustion and Regenerative
Equipment
Heat Recovery
Problems-2
Numerical on above topics: Problems & its
Review Session
solution techniques
Extraction of Sulphur from Fuels
Self-Study: Modification of Operating
Control of Gaseous
conditions
Pollutants
Self-Study: Modification of Design
Conditions
Effluent Gas Treatment methods
T1- Ch.1
T1- Ch.2
T1- Ch.3
T1- Ch.4
T1- Ch.5
T1- Ch.5
T1- Ch5
T1
T1- Ch6
21-22
23-24
25-26
27-28
29-30
31-32
33-34
35-36
Self-Study: Carbon Dioxide Control, Control
of Hydrocarbons, Mobiles Sources
Water Resources
Origin of wastewater
Water Pollutants Types of Water Pollutants and their effects
Self-Study Water Pollution Laws and
Standards
Problems on BOD, COD , Oxygen Sag
Water Pollutants
Curve
Noise Pollution Noise Pollution
Sampling
Method of Analysis
Wastewater
Sampling and
Determination of Inorganic Substances
Analysis
Physical Characteristics
Bacteriological Measurements
Self-Study: Water Quality Standards
Basic Processes of Water Treatment
Primary Treatment
Secondary Treatment
Waste Water
Problems
Treatment
Self-Study : Advanced Wastewater treatment
Self-Study : Recovery of materials from
Process Effluents
Sources and Classification
Public Health Aspects
Solid Waste
Methods of Collection
Management
Disposal Methods
Self-Study: Potential Methods of disposal
Definition and Sources
Hazardous Waste Rules
Hazardous Waste Classification
Hazardous Waste Potentially Non Compatible Wastes
Management
Self-Study: Hazardous Waste Management
Strategy, Treatment Methods,
Solidification and Stabilization and
Disposal Methods
Review Session Above All Topics
T1- Ch7
T1- Ch7
T2
T1- Ch8
T1- Ch9
T1- Ch10
T1- Ch11
T1 & T2
Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
Evaluation Name
Type (Open
Weight
Duration
Day, Date, Session, Time
Component (Quiz, Lab, Project, Midbook, Closed
term exam, End semester
book,
exam, etc.)
Online, etc.)
EC - 1
Quiz I
Online
5%
September 10-20, 2020
October 20-30, 2020
Quiz II
Online
5%
EC - 2
Quiz III
Mid-Semester Test
Online
Closed Book
5%
35%
2 hours
EC - 3
Comprehensive Exam
Open Book
50%
3 hours
November 10-20, 2020
Saturday, 10/10/2020 (AN)
2 PM – 4 PM
Saturday, 28/11/2020 (AN)
2 PM – 5 PM
Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics in Contact Hours: 1 to 16
Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics
Important links and information:
Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in
Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the latest
announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the Elearn
portal.
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. EC-1 consists of either two Assignments or three Quizzes. Students will attempt them through the
course pages on the Elearn portal. Announcements will be made on the portal, in a timely
manner.
2. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.
3. For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or bound)
is permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted
in all exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not
allowed.
4. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student
should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be made available
on the Elearn portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at selected exam centres on
the dates to be announced later.
It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self-study schedule
as given in the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation
components such as Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the
evaluation scheme provided in the handout.
Instructor-in-charge
(ET ZC362)