JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives

To learn various concepts of environmental modelling.

Course Outcomes:

• Knowledge on chemical and biological kinetics related to environmental modelling.
• An outlook on pollution transport models.
• Knowledge on design concepts with reference to engineering transport systems.

UNIT - I

Physical – Chemical & biologic Phenomena: Gas transfer, Reaction Kinetics, Carbonate equilibrium, Organic materials, micro organisms

UNIT - II

Microbial growth kinetics, Microbiology and Ecology: Models, Time-Domain simulation, continuous flow microbiological systems-pesticide concentration, Eutrophication.

UNIT - III

Natural transport systems, Planning factors: Basic Models-DO system- streams-Estuaries- Transport-water quality criteria-Air Pollution-EIS

UNIT - IV

Population growth models, Engineered transport systems: Population Growth models- Regional growth models; engineered transport systems-Pipe network analysis- water distribution system- Domestic waste water collection-storm water collection system

UNIT - V

Treatment process, Individual household systems: Treatment- Lagoon systems- Renovation systems

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Sincero and Gregoria, Environmental Engineering: A Design Approach, PHI Learning, 2009
• 2. Schnoor, J.L., Environmental Modelling: Fate and Transport of Pollutants in Water, Air and Soil, John Willey and Sons, 1996
• 3. Rich, L.G., Environmental Systems Engineering, McGraw Hill Inc, 1975 M. Tech – I Year – II Sem. (Env. Engg.) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (PE-2)

Course Objectives

To develop a methodical approach on assessment of environmental impacts due

to developmental activities and a conceptual outlook on sustainable development.

Course Outcomes:

• Knowledge on prediction and assessment of environmental impacts due to developmental activities.
• Concepts on various environmental impact assessment methodologies.
• An outlook on legislations to safeguard environment.

UNIT - I

Basic concept of EIA and Methodologies : Initial environmental Examination, Elements of EIA, - factors affecting E I A Impact evaluation and analysis, preparation of Environmental Base map, Classification of environmental parameters.

UNIT - II

E I A Methodologies: Introduction, Criteria for the selection of EIA Methodology, E I A methods, Ad-hoc methods, matrix methods, Network method Environmental Media Quality Index method, overlay methods, cost/Benefit Analysis.

UNIT - III

Impact of Developmental Activities and Land use. Introduction, Methodology for the assessment of soil and ground water, Delineation of study area, Identification of activities.Assessment of Impact of development Activities on Vegetation and wildlife, environmental Impact of Deforestation – Causes and effects of deforestation.

UNIT - IV

Prediction and Assessment of Impact: Quality, Impact prediction, Assessment of Impact significance, Identification and Incorporation of mitigation measures. E I A in surface water, Air and Biological environment: Methodology for the assessment of Impacts on surface water environment, Air pollution sources, generalized approach for assessment of Air pollution Impact.

UNIT - V

Environmental Audit & Environmental legislation: Objectives of Environmental Audit, Types of environmental Audit, Audit protocol, stages of Environmental Audit, on-site activities, evaluation of Audit data and preparation of Audit report. Post Audit activities: The Environmental pollution Act, The water; Act, The Air (Prevention & Control of pollution Act.), Mota Act. Wild life Act.Case studies and preparation: of Environmental Impact assessment statement for various Industries.

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies, by Y. Anjaneyulu, B.S. Publication, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad.
• 2. Environmental Science and Engineering, by J. Glynn and Gary W. Hein Ke – Prentice Hall Publishers

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Environmental Science and Engineering, by Suresh K. Dhaneja – S.K.,Katania& Sons Publication., New Delhi
• 2. Environmental Pollution and Control, by Dr H.S. Bhatia – Galgotia Publication (P) Ltd, Delhi M. Tech – I Year – I Sem. (Env. Engg.) ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB-I Determination of the following parameters:
• 1. Chlorine in Bleaching powder
• 2. Break point chlorination
• 3. Fluoride
• 4. Iron
• 5. Manganese
• 6. Sulphate
• 7. Phosphate
• 8. Ammonical nitrogen
• 9. Nitrates
• 10. BOD
• 11. COD
• 12. Phenols