Information Package

Master's of Mechanical Engineering without Thesis

MAK547

AIR POLLUTION AND CONTROL

Course Code
MAK547
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Students learn particulate matter properties and distribution functions.
  2. Students learn designing particulate control devices.
  3. Students learn designing control devices for gaseous pollutants.
  4. Students learn designing contbined control systems.
  5. Students learn applying combustion control strategies for reducing emissions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionPollution and pollutants in the air. Determination of particulate substances and their properties. Settlement chambers of paticulars and cyclones. Filter designs with particulate matter devices. Dry and wet purifier design. Use of absorption systems in filters. Particle modeling and filter design using computer software.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Particulate Matter and Their Properties
2nd Week Particulate Matter and Their Properties
3rd Week Particulate Matter and Their Properties
4th Week Settling Chambers
5th Week Cyclone Separators
6th Week Fabric Filters
7th Week Scrubbers
8th Week Midterm 1
9th Week Absorption Systems
10th Week Absorption Systems
11th Week Absorption
12th Week Biofiltration
13th Week DeSOX
14th Week DeNOX
Recommended or Required ReadingCooper, C.D., Alley, F.C., 2011. Air Pollution Control: A Design Approach, 4th ed., Waveland Press, Inc., Il, USA.
W.T. Davis ? Air Pollution Engineering Manual?, 2th Ed., Wiley-Interscience Publication, John Wiley and SonsInc.,2000.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 6 20
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 20 120
Total Work Load285
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.5
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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