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The document outlines the significance of Environmental Engineering, emphasizing its role in protecting the environment from human activities and improving environmental quality. It details evaluation methods for a course, including quizzes and exams, and provides a bibliography of key textbooks and references. Additionally, it discusses the contributions of environmental engineers in pollution control, resource conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable urban development.

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Environmental Engineering 1

The document outlines the significance of Environmental Engineering, emphasizing its role in protecting the environment from human activities and improving environmental quality. It details evaluation methods for a course, including quizzes and exams, and provides a bibliography of key textbooks and references. Additionally, it discusses the contributions of environmental engineers in pollution control, resource conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable urban development.

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Text and reference books


• Textbooks/teaching material:
1. H. S. Peavy, D. R. Rowe, Environmental Engineering, McGraw-Hill International Ed., 1985.
2. T. J. McGhee, Water Supply and Sewerage, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1991.
3. Lecture notes.

• Reference Bibliography:
1. M. L Davis and D. A Cornwell, Introduction to Environmental Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Inc.,1991.
2. Metcalf & Eddy, Wastewater Engineering- Treatment and Reuse (Revised by G. Tchobanoglous, F.
L. Burton and H. D. Stensel), Tata McGraw Hill, 4th Edn., 2004.

Evaluation methods
• Two no. of quizzes,
• Mid-semester examination, and
• End-semester examination.

• Grading criteria:
– Quiz 1: 10%,
– Mid-semester exam: 35%,
– Quiz 2: 10%,
– End semester exam: 45%

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Significance of
Environmental
Engineering

Role of Environmental
Engineers?

Over-
exploitation of
Natural
Resources:

• Fossil Fuels:
• Coal
• Oil
• Natural gas
• Anthropogenic activities:
• More consumption • Industrialization
more wastes
• Urbanization
• Gas, Liquid, & Solid
• Increasing population
• Returned to the
Environment
• Over-utilization of resources
• Unsafe conditions • Modern lifestyle
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• Air environment
Three essential
elements are • Water environment
polluted
• Soil environment
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The problem is…

• The addition of waste into the


environment is increasing.
• Causing pressure on the
environmental system.
• The capacity of the
environmental (air, water and
land) systems to assimilate
waste is under strain (limited).

…causing multiple problems 9

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Health Effects of Environmental


Pollution

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To protect and improve…

WATER QUALITY AIR QUALITY SOIL QUALITY


What is essential?
Innovative technologies for the treatment of waste and its safe disposal –
gas, liquid, and solid materials.
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Environmental Engineering

A branch of engineering that is Apply science and engineering


concerned with principles
the protection of environment from the to improve the environment (air, water, land
harmful effects of human activities; resources)
the environmental quality for better human to provide healthy water, air and land for
health human habitation and for other organisms.

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Roles of environmental engineers

Sewage & Water


Municipal Wastewater
sewerage treatment
water supply treatment
design plant

Recycle
Solid waste Air pollution Soil
(reuse) of
management control design remediation
waste

Protect
environmental
environment
quality
and improve

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. Role of Environmental
Engineering in
Sustainable
Development

Pollution Control
• Air Pollution: Development of
technologies like scrubbers and
electrostatic precipitators to reduce
emissions from industries and vehicles.
• Water Pollution: Design and operation
of water and wastewater treatment
plants to protect water bodies from
contamination.
• Soil and Land Restoration: Techniques
like phytoremediation and soil
stabilization improve soil health and
restore degraded lands.

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. Role of Environmental
Engineering in
Sustainable
Development

Resource Conservation and Management


• Water Resources: Environmental
engineers design systems for water
conservation - rainwater harvesting and
efficient irrigation systems, ensuring
sustainable water use.
• Energy Efficiency: Promoting the use
of renewable energy sources like solar,
wind, and bioenergy reduces reliance on
fossil fuels.
• Waste Reduction: Implementation of
the circular economy concept through
recycling and reuse minimizes waste
generation.

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. Role of
Environmental
Engineering in
Sustainable
Development

Climate Change Mitigation


• Carbon Footprint Reduction:
Environmental engineers contribute by
designing energy-efficient buildings,
improving industrial processes, and
promoting green technologies.
• Urban Green Infrastructure: Planning
green roofs, urban forests, and
sustainable drainage systems to mitigate
urban heat islands and flooding.

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. Role of Environmental
Engineering in
Sustainable
Development

Sustainable Urban Development


• Smart Cities: Integrating eco-friendly
technologies into urban planning, such
as smart transportation systems and
sustainable housing.
• Waste Management: Implementation of
integrated waste management systems,
including composting, incineration, and
landfill gas recovery.

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