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What is the primary focus of non-conventional energy technologies?
What is the primary focus of non-conventional energy technologies?
- Increased reliance on fossil fuels
- Maximizing energy output from existing power plants
- Sustainable and eco-friendly energy generation (correct)
- Utilization of nuclear energy
What percentage of the evaluation scheme is allocated to Mid-Semester Test (MST)?
What percentage of the evaluation scheme is allocated to Mid-Semester Test (MST)?
- 25%
- 30%
- 35% (correct)
- 40%
Which of the following is NOT a focus area in the environmental studies course?
Which of the following is NOT a focus area in the environmental studies course?
- Climate Change
- Nuclear Energy Safety (correct)
- Water Pollution
- Air Pollution Control
What is a key component of air pollution control devices?
What is a key component of air pollution control devices?
Which book focuses specifically on Non-conventional Energy Resources?
Which book focuses specifically on Non-conventional Energy Resources?
What type of pollutants does water pollution treatment systems aim to address?
What type of pollutants does water pollution treatment systems aim to address?
What percentage of the evaluation is attributed to quizzes and projects?
What percentage of the evaluation is attributed to quizzes and projects?
How many weeks of lectures are dedicated to air pollution topics?
How many weeks of lectures are dedicated to air pollution topics?
What is the primary focus of the course UEN008?
What is the primary focus of the course UEN008?
Which of the following is NOT a source of air pollution?
Which of the following is NOT a source of air pollution?
What method is used for the management of solid waste?
What method is used for the management of solid waste?
Which energy resource is classified as non-conventional?
Which energy resource is classified as non-conventional?
Which of the following describes atmospheric stability in relation to air pollution?
Which of the following describes atmospheric stability in relation to air pollution?
What type of energy involves thermo-chemical and biochemical conversion routes?
What type of energy involves thermo-chemical and biochemical conversion routes?
What does wastewater treatment primarily focus on?
What does wastewater treatment primarily focus on?
Assessing the impact of anthropogenic activities on environmental elements is part of which course outcome?
Assessing the impact of anthropogenic activities on environmental elements is part of which course outcome?
What is the primary focus of solid waste management?
What is the primary focus of solid waste management?
Which method of solid waste management involves converting organic waste into useful compost?
Which method of solid waste management involves converting organic waste into useful compost?
What is a characteristic of non-conventional energy resources?
What is a characteristic of non-conventional energy resources?
Which solar energy system does not require mechanical parts for energy absorption?
Which solar energy system does not require mechanical parts for energy absorption?
Sustainable development is best defined as:
Sustainable development is best defined as:
What action does over-exploitation of natural resources compromise?
What action does over-exploitation of natural resources compromise?
Which of the following is NOT a method of solid waste management?
Which of the following is NOT a method of solid waste management?
What is a potential benefit of using biomass energy?
What is a potential benefit of using biomass energy?
What does a circular economy aim to eliminate?
What does a circular economy aim to eliminate?
What is one of the primary goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
What is one of the primary goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
How are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) characterized?
How are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) characterized?
What does Industry 4.0 primarily focus on?
What does Industry 4.0 primarily focus on?
What did the Bruntland Commission Report emphasize about development?
What did the Bruntland Commission Report emphasize about development?
Which of the following represents a benefit of a circular economy?
Which of the following represents a benefit of a circular economy?
What is one characteristic of cleaner production as a tool for achieving SDGs?
What is one characteristic of cleaner production as a tool for achieving SDGs?
What does a transition to a circular system build within communities?
What does a transition to a circular system build within communities?
What is the primary cause of environmental degradation mentioned?
What is the primary cause of environmental degradation mentioned?
Which concept aims to balance human needs with environmental sustainability?
Which concept aims to balance human needs with environmental sustainability?
What are the 6Rs principles aimed at enhancing?
What are the 6Rs principles aimed at enhancing?
What is the fundamental approach of a circular economy?
What is the fundamental approach of a circular economy?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6Rs?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6Rs?
The need for sustainable development primarily arises from which issue?
The need for sustainable development primarily arises from which issue?
What does 'restorative' mean in the context of a circular economy?
What does 'restorative' mean in the context of a circular economy?
Which factor contributes to the necessity of sustainable development?
Which factor contributes to the necessity of sustainable development?
What is NOT a dimension of sustainability?
What is NOT a dimension of sustainability?
Which principle focuses on modifying existing products to improve their utility?
Which principle focuses on modifying existing products to improve their utility?
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Study Notes
Course Objectives
- Understand the scope of energy and environmental issues within the current global context.
- Grasp the concept of sustainability and its application in addressing environmental and energy challenges.
Course Contents
- Air Pollution: Covers the origin, sources, and effects of air pollution. Includes primary and secondary meteorological parameters, wind roses, atmospheric stability, and air pollution control devices for stationary sources.
- Water Pollution: Explores the origin, sources, categorization, and physicochemical characteristics of water pollutants. Includes components of wastewater treatment systems.
- Solid Waste Management: Introduces the concept of solid waste management, encompassing sources, characteristics of municipal solid waste, and management methods like incineration, composting, and landfilling.
- Energy Resources: Provides a classification of energy resources, focusing on non-conventional resources like biomass energy, thermo-chemical conversion, and biochemical conversion. Also explores active and passive solar energy absorption systems, types of collectors, and thermal and photo conversion applications.
Sustainable Development
- Sustainable development: Satisfying current needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own. This concept emphasizes the importance of balancing economic development with environmental protection and social equity.
- Key drivers for sustainability: Population growth and over-exploitation of natural resources leading to environmental degradation.
Circular Economy
- A system based on restorative and regenerative principles. Shifts from traditional "take-make-dispose" models to sustainable resource use and reutilization. Aims to eliminate waste and achieve continuous material circulation.
- Promotes resilience, boosts business opportunities and job creation, enables communities, and enhances environmental performance.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Adopted by UN member states in 2015 with the goal of ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity by 2030.
- Consists of 17 interconnected goals, recognizing that action in one area influences outcomes in others.
Cleaner Production (CP)
- A proactive environmental management approach to prevent pollution and resource depletion. Focuses on minimizing environmental impacts of industrial processes through efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
- Aims to achieve sustainable development goals by promoting resource efficiency, reducing waste generation, and minimizing environmental burdens associated with industrial activities.
Industry 4.0
- Represents a new industrial revolution characterized by intelligent networking of machines and processes using information and communication technologies.
- Encompasses technologies like the internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced robotics, leading to greater automation, efficiency, and data-driven optimization in industrial operations.
- The transition from Industry 4.0 to the 4th Industrial Revolution signifies a broader societal transformation driven by technological advancements and their impact on various aspects of life.
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