UEN008: Energy and Environment PDF

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This document is a set of lecture notes for a course on Energy and Environment at Thapar Institute. It discusses various topics within energy and environment including Course Objectives, Course Contents, Recommended Books, and various aspects of sustainability.

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School of Energy & Environment (SEE) UEN008: Energy and Environment THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 1 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment School of Energy & Environment (SEE) Article...

School of Energy & Environment (SEE) UEN008: Energy and Environment THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 1 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment School of Energy & Environment (SEE) Article 51A(g): Requires Article 48A: Requires the citizens to protect and state to protect and improve the natural improve the environment, environment, including and safeguard forests and forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife wildlife In a landmark ruling on March 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of India recognized that the right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change is a fundamental right THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 2 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment UEN008: Course Objectives Course Objectives: The exposure to this course would facilitate the students in understanding the terms, definitions and scope of environmental and energy issues pertaining to current global scenario; understanding the need of sustainability in addressing the current environmental & energy challenges. Introduction: Concept of sustainability and sustainable use of natural resources, Climate Change & its related aspects Air Pollution: Origin, Sources and effects of air pollution; Primary and secondary meteorological parameters; wind roses; Atmospheric stability; Source reduction and Air Pollution Control Devices for particulates and gaseous pollutants in stationary sources. Water Pollution: Origin, Sources of water pollution, Category of water pollutants, Physicochemical characteristics, Components of wastewater treatment systems. THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 3 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment UEN008: Course Contents Solid waste management: Introduction to solid waste management, Sources, characteristics of municipal solid waste, Solid waste management methods: Incineration, composting, landfilling. Energy Resources: Classification of Energy Resources; Non-conventional energy resourcesBiomass energy, Thermo-chemical conversion and biochemical conversion route; Solar energy-active and passive solar energy absorption systems; Type of collectors; Thermal and photo conversion applications. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): On the completion of course, students will be able to: 1. Comprehend the interdisciplinary context of environmental issues with reference to sustainability. 2. Assess the impact of anthropogenic activities on the various elements of environment and apply suitable techniques to mitigate their impact. 3. Demonstrate the application of technology in real time assessment and control of pollutants. 4. Correlate environmental concerns with the conventional energy sources associated and assess the uses and limitations of non-conventional energy technologies THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 4 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Recommended Books 1. Moaveni, S., Energy, Environment and Sustainability, Cengage (2018) 2. Rajagopalan, R., Environmental Studies, Oxford University Press (2018) 3. O’Callagan, P.W., Energy Management, McGraw Hill Book Co. Ltd. (1993). 4. Peavy H.S., Rowe D.S., and Tchobanoglous, G. (2013) Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill. 5. Rao, M.N. and Rao, H.V.N. (2014) Air Pollution, McGraw Hill. 6. Metcalf and Eddy. (2003) Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, Fourth Edition, McGraw Hill. 7. Rai, G.D. (2014) Non-conventional Energy Resources, Khanna Publishers. Evaluation Scheme: S.No. Evaluation Elements Weightage(%) 1 MST 35 2 EST 35 3 Sessional/Quizzes/Project 30 Evualation THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 5 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainability THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 6 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainable Development SUSTAINABLE = SUSTAIN + ABLE Ability to Sustain What – Who – How Long Sustainable Development: meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. — World Commission on Environment and Development (1987): Our Common Future THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 7 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Need for Sustainability Population growth rates contributes to Environmental degradation through over exploitation of natural resources. This change in ecosystem and degradation of the environment can only be sorted by Sustainable Development THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 8 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment A Version of the Natural Step Funnel THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 9 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Obsolescent “Frontier” Civilization THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 10 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainable Civilization THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 11 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Three Dimensions of Sustainability THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 12 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Scale THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 13 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainable Development: Decision Making THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 14 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainable Development: Decision Making THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 15 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainable Development: Decision Making THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 16 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainability: Problems THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 17 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment 6Rs Principles 6Rs Principles: Refers to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refurbish, Redesign and Remanufacture which are the keys for driving resource efficiency (Source:MoEFCC, 2018) THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 18 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Circular Economy Circular economy (CE) revolves around a “system” that is based on restorative and regenerative principles. It is a shift from the traditional 'take-make-dispose' models and offers sustainable modes for resource use and reutilization. The concept of waste is eliminated, and instead a continuous circulation of materials is envisaged. A circular system represents a systemic shift that builds resilience, creates business opportunities and jobs, enables communities and ensures good environmental performance. THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 19 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Circular Economy (Cont.) THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 20 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Are the global goals Bruntland Commission Report, 1987 “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” Adopted by the UN member states in 2015 as a universal call of action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030 The 17 SDGs are integrated which means that action in one area will affect the outcomes of other areas THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 21 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 22 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Cleaner Production: A Tool to Achieve SDGs THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 23 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Basic Scheme of a CP Project THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 24 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Industry 4.0 The term Industry 4.0 encompasses a promise of a new industrial revolution which refers to intelligent networking of machines and processes for industry with the help of information and communication technology, including: THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 25 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Industry 4.0 (Cont.) From Industry 4.0 to 4th Industrial Revolution THAPAR INSTITUTE School of Energy & UEN008: Energy and 26 OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (Deemed to be University) Environment (SEE) Environment Thank you Thank You

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