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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Obiettivi Formativi
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.
The course will thus contribute to the following learning objectives specific of the Master Programme:
Knowledge and understanding
cc1 The multidisciplinary normative, methodological, technological, and instrumental knowledge of the context related to the ecological transition of systems, services and products.
cc3 The knowledge of technologies related to the end-of-life treatment of products for re-use, re-manufacturing, and recycling.
Applying knowledge and understanding
ca1 The ability to identify, formulate and
solve industrial engineering problems,
defining specifications, technical, social,
environmental, and commercial
constraints.
Making judgements
ag1 The ability to grasp the ethical implications of design choices and technologies employed or developed.
Communication skills
ac1 The ability to communicate and transfer information, ideas, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Learning skills
ap1 The capacity for continuous and autonomous learning, and self-updating in the relevant engineering area.
Prerequisiti
n-depth knowledge of Analysis I, Physics I, Inorganic Chemistry. Knowledge of elements of organic chemistry.
Metodi Didattici
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.
Altre Informazioni
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.
Modalità di verifica apprendimento
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 (cc1, cc3, ca1, ag2, ac1, ap1).
Programma del corso
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
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages;
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all;
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable