Analysis of pollution phenomena on a global and local level. Introduction to environmental and health protection techniques and technologies, as well as resource recovery in a circular economy perspective.
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge and understanding of the phenomena of environmental pollution and danger to human health. Knowledge of the basic principles of the processes of transformation, treatment and recovery of anthropogenic waste. Knowledge of application techniques and technologies. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding in some application contexts in urban and industrial environments. Communication skills with particular reference to the mastery of the technical language of the sector. General learning ability of the subject.
Prerequisites
n-depth knowledge of Analysis I, Physics I, Inorganic Chemistry. Knowledge of elements of organic chemistry.
Teaching Methods
Oral lessons with techniques of direct involvement of the classroom in the development path of the topics covered.
Application exercises of the theoretical aspects introduced.
Further information
It is advisable to carry out a personal study during the course in order to facilitate active participation in the lessons and the understanding of the contents introduced.
Type of Assessment
Written exam aimed at verifying the knowledge and ability to apply the exercises carried out in class. In the event of a positive passing of the written exam, the student will have to perform an oral exam aimed at verifying the ability to discursively organize the
knowledge, the ability to critically reason on the study carried out, quality
of exposure and the competence achieved in the use of the specialized vocabulary.
Course program
Introduction to the course
A. Protection of health, the environment and resource recovery
- Environmental quality parameters and human exposure standards
A. Method of sampling
B. BOD, COD, Nitrogen compounds
C. Microbiological parameters of water
D. Atmosphere quality parameters
E. Solid waste
F. Human exposure standard
- Ecosystems
A. Definition of ecosystem
B. Biomolecules
C. Bioenergetics
D. Ecosystems
E. Biogeochemical cycles
F. Biological processes
- Transport and transformation processes
A. Mass balances
B. Chemical kinetics
C. Advection / Diffusion / Dispersion
D. Reactors
- Water purification
A. Removal of turbidity
B. Removal of micropollutants
C. Disinfection
- Waste water purification
A. Examples of treatment chains
B. The activated sludge process
- Municipal solid waste
A. The urban waste cycle
B. Waste collection and street sweeping
C. Waste recovery systems
D. Landfill disposal