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ELEMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

EV 310 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective The student will have complete knowledge of Environmental pollution sources, analysis and monitoring; Legislation and Acts, Environmental attributes and systems, Environmental ethics related to Sustainable development with Remediation and Forensics.

Student will be able to:

CO1 Explain various Environmental pollution / contamination issues, code of practice, and

Environmental legislation.

CO2 Describe urban land use pattern pollutant pathways and protection in urban ecosystems.

CO3 Describe Environmental attributes, different types of sanitation and pollution control

concepts

CO4 Discuss various aspects of Environmental systems, Biodiversity, natural resources &

Environmental sanitation.

CO5 Discuss emerging Environmental problems, preventive measures and forensics.

CO COURSE CONTENT Number of

hours

1 Environmental Pollution and Contamination - History, Sources of pollution.

Human ecology – relationships with Environment. Role of Environmental

Engineers in Environmental Protection. Code of Environmental Ethics, economic

growth and Environmental quality. P-spiral and Environmental problems, Cradle

to Grave and Grave to Cradle concepts.

Environmental Legislation - History, Rules and Acts, Declaration at Stockholm

and Rio, Town and Country Planning Acts.

Organizations involved in Environmental Protection: MoEF CC, CPCB, SPCB,

Water Boards, NGT, WHO, NEERI, CPHEEO and BIS.

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2 Urban and Rural Ecosystems - Land use pattern and Landscape, Zoning

regulation for different land users and externalities caused by mixed land uses,

Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), Urban green belt

concept – Biological species for Carbon Sequestration, Importance of lung space.

Neighbourhood concepts.

Rain Water Harvesting - necessity and types.

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hours

3 Environmental Attributes and Parameters - Air, Water, and Soil Pollution -

control at Source, Media and Receptor. Water supply and treatment, Domestic

and industrial wastewater – Collection, Treatment and Disposal. Ionizing

Radiation and Control. Noise – Urban, Rural, and Industrial sources.

Solid waste – Municipal, Bio medical, Hazardous, E-waste.

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4 Environmental Systems - Assimilative, Supportive and Carrying Capacity, NCR.

Environmental Indices – AQI. WQI, NQI. Environmental Sustainability – Resource

depletion and Environmental degradation – Control strategies.

Biodiversity – Concept and Importance.

Renewable and Non- Renewable Natural Resources.

Environmental Public Health and Sanitation - Urban and Rural. Swimming

pool, Water theme parks, Public bathing Ghats; Institutional Sanitation and

Standards. Mass Balance concepts.

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5 Recent Trends - Emerging Environmental problems, Responsibility and Degrees

of freedom. Prevention of Significant Deterioration. Pollution prevention hierarchy.

Environmental cost, Proactive and Passive Environmental management. Priority

contaminants and hazardous substances. Critical thinking on sustaining water

resources. Remediation. Environmental Forensics. Sustainable development.

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Total hours of Teaching 52

Text books

1. Richard. O. Mines. Jr. 2014. Environmental Engineering – Principles and

Practice. John Wiley and Sons., USA, New York.

2. Gilbert M. Masters. 2005. Introduction to Environmental Engineering

Science, 5th Edition. Prentice Hall of India. New Delhi.

3. Ruth F. Weiner and Robin Matthews. 2007. Environmental Engineering. 4th

Edition. Elsevier Science publications – First reprint in India.

Reference books

1. William W Nazaroff and Lisa Alvarez-Cohen. 2010. Environmental Engineering Science. John Wiley & Sons, New Delhi.

2. Verma P.S. and Agarwal V.K. 1998, Concept of Ecology. S. Chand & Company Ltd. Roorkee.

3. Rai, G.D. 1999. Non-conventional Energy Sources. 3rd Edition, Khanna Publications, New Delhi.

CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

EV 320 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective The student will be able to comprehensively gain knowledge on various aspects of Chemistry, its importance and application in Environmental Engineering practice.


CO1 Understand significance of chemistry and properties of chemical compounds in

Environmental Engineering.

CO2 Synthesize the information on physical & equilibrium chemistry relevant to Environmental

issues.

CO3 Address issues related to Colloidal Chemistry and Biochemistry for application in

Environmental Engineering.

CO4 Understand the characteristics of organic compounds and apply the concept of Chemical

Thermodynamics in Environmental Engineering Problems.

CO5 Obtain knowledge on pollution parameters of significance in Environmental Engineering

and recent trends in green chemistry.


hours

1

Introduction -Scope and Significance of Environmental Chemistry.

10 Properties of Chemical Compounds - Molecular weight, Equivalent weight,

Molecular volume, Critical volume, Boiling point, Melting point, Density - Numerical

exercises.

2

Physical Chemistry- Oxidation, Reduction, Osmosis, Dialysis, Solvent Extraction,

Catalysis, Absorption, Adsorption and Isotherms, Ion exchange, Electrodialysis,

Colorimetry- Beer’s Law and Lamberts Law, Electrochemistry.

Applications and Problems in Environmental Engineering. 10

Equilibrium Chemistry- Introduction, Acids, Bases, Buffers, Buffer index. Numerical

problems on pH neutralisation.

3

Colloidal Chemistry - Colloidal dispersion in water and air attributes.

10 Biochemistry - Enzymes, Cofactors, Biochemistry of Carbohydrates and Proteins,

Biochemical Pathways, Enzyme reactions.

CO COURSE CONTENT Number

of hours

4

Environmental Characteristics of Organic Compounds - Saturation concentration,

Solubility, Octanol Water partition coefficient. Hydrolysis, Photolysis, Volatilization and

Decay, Half-life concept.

Organic Chemistry - Aliphatic, Aromatic, Carboxylic, Heterocyclic compounds, Fats,

Oil and Detergents.

Chemical Thermodynamics - Free Energy Formation, Entropy Formation, Ionic

Strength considerations, Theoretical Equations for Active Coefficient, Simultaneous

Reactions, Factors affecting Equilibrium concentration and Temperature effects -

Numerical exercises.

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5

Environmental Significance of Pollution Parameters - Temperature, Color, pH,

Hardness, Iron, Manganese, Fluoride, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Carbon, Sulphate, DO,

BOD, COD, TOC, TOD, THOD; Related equations and Numerical exercises.

Green Chemistry - Goals, Principles of Green Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry,

Hierarchy, Solid waste – Issues and aspects.

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Text Books

1. Sawyer G.N., McCarty P.L. and Parkin G.F. 2003. Chemistry for Environmental

Engineering and Science, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill publications.

2. Manohar, S.E. 2009. Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry. 3rd edition

Taylor and Francis / CRC press.

References

1. Treybul R.E. 1960. Mass Transfer Operation. McGraw Hill publications,

Kogakusha.

2. Michael P.N. Ecology. 2016, CBS Publishers and distributors. New Delhi.

3. Stumn and Morgan. 1981. Aquatic Chemistry, Second Edition, John Wiley

publications.

4. Morrison and Boyd. 2011. Organic Chemistry, 7th edition, Eastern Economy

Edition, Pearson, India.

5. APHA. 2014. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater,

Washington DC. 21st Centennial edition.

ENVIRONMENTAL FLUID MECHANICS – I EV

330 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective The student will have a strong understanding of Fluid Mechanics in terms of theoretical

knowledge of fluid properties. Flow characteristics hydrostatics and flow measurement

as applied to environmental engineering aspects.


CO1 Discuss the properties of fluids and their significance with respect to Environmental

Engineering.

CO2 Discuss about pressure and its measurements in open & closed conduits.

CO3 Evaluate hydrostatics, kinematics of fluids under different flow conditions and

dimensional analysis.

CO4 Explain the concepts of Euler’s & Bernoulli’s Equation and its applications.

CO5 Analyse impacts of Jets on different type of plates.


hours

1 Fluid Properties and Classification - Fluids and Continuum, properties of

Fluids, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids: applications, Capillarity. Newton’s

law of Viscosity, Surface Tension – Numerical exercises.

10

2 Fluid Pressure and Measurement - Pressure at a point, Pascal’s law,

Hydrostatic pressure law, Pressure-density-height relationship. Absolute and

Gauge pressure, Manometers and types - Numerical exercises.

10

3 Hydrostatics - Pressure - Equation for hydrostatic force, depth of centre of

pressure on plane surfaces (vertical and inclined), inclined surfaces, vertically

submerged and curved surfaces - Numerical exercises.

6

Kinematics of Fluids - Types and classification of flow, Lagrangian and Eulerian

approaches. Pathline, streamline, streakline, stream tube. 1-D flow, Continuity

equation in differential form. Velocity potential, Stream functions and relationship,

Equipotential line, Laplace equation – Numerical exercises.

Dimensional analysis and model similitude - Units, Scale effects, Dimensional

Homogeneity, Methods of Analysis, Model Studies, Similitude, Dimensionless

parameters. Froude’s and Reynold’s models - Numerical exercises.

10


hours

4

Dynamics of Fluid Flow - Concept of Inertia, derivation of Euler’s and

Bernoullis equations – limitations, modification of Bernoulli’s equation - problems

and applications of Bernoulli’s equation - Pitot tube and Venturimeter,

Momentum equation - Numerical exercises.

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5

Impact of Jets - Introduction, force exerted by the jet on plates - stationary

vertical, inclined and curved. In the direction of jet - moving flat vertical plate,

inclined plate and curved plate. Unsymmetrical moving curved plate when jet

strikes tangentially at one end of the tip, a series of flat and curved vanes.

Numerical exercises.

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Text books

1. P. N. Modi and S. M. Seth. 2013. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics. Standard

Book House, New Delhi.

2. R. K. Bansal. 2011. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines. Lakshmi

Publications, New Delhi.

3. K. Subramanya. 2005. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines -

Problems and Solutions. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi

Reference books

1. S. K. Som and G. Biswas. 2007. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Fluid

Machines. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

2. K. R. Arora. 2010. Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines.

Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS

EV 340 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective The course will expose the student to various facets of construction engineering, conventional, non-conventional and eco friendly engineering materials and their functional properties.


CO1 Discuss naturally available material for construction and differentiate between coarse

and fine aggregate based on properties.

CO2 Describe relevant building materials based on engineering properties.

CO3 Explain allied materials and application in construction.

CO4 Explain the construction procedures and describe the mixing proportions for different

construction materials.

CO5 Apply the knowledge of Green building construction materials, waste resource

recovery and reuse in construction.

CO COURSE CONTENT Number of hours

1 Building Stones - Common building stones - Quarrying, Dressing, Deterioration, and Preservation techniques. Aggregates - Coarse and Fine aggregates (M sand) – properties.

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2 Bricks - Types and classification, Manufacturing and testing. Tiles - Types, quality and testing. Timber - Types, properties, defect sand tests. Methods of Seasoning, Plywood and alternate materials – preservatives. Lime - Types and properties. Cement: Types, composition and properties, and tests.

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3 Allied Construction materials - Properties and use of Reinforcing steel, Structural steel, Cast Iron, Glass, Electrical, Thermal and Sound Insulating Materials, Paints, Varnish and Enamels, Plumbing materials, Rubber, Bitumen and Asphalt, Water proofing compounds. Metals: Frames, trusses, partitions, etc. Composite materials.

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4 Construction Engineering - Earthwork and foundation in different types of soils; Scaffolding-types and materials. Mixing proportions - stone and brick masonry; Lime and Cement mortar. Cement concrete, ready mix concrete, Reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, fiber reinforced concrete; Plastering, flooring-different types, painting; Roof types; Low cost construction - types and materials.

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hours

5 Recent trends – Green Building materials, fabricated timber, Floating concrete and

permeable pavements. Wastes reuse in construction – fly ash, construction debris, sludge,

tyres, plastics, etc.

Prefabricated Package units for environmental applications.

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Text Books

1. Sushil kumar. 2010. Engineering Materials. Standard Publication and

Distributors, New Delhi.

2. Mohan Rai and M. P. Jain. 2010. Advances in Building Material and Construction

by Singh Publication by CBRI, Roorkee.

3. P. G. Varghese. 2011. Building Materials, Second edition, Prentice Hall of India

Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.

Reference books

1. Neville A. M. and Brooks J. J. 2010. Concrete Technology - Second edition.

Prentice Hall, New Delhi.

2. M. S. Shetty. 2002. Concrete Technology - Theory and practice, S. Chand and

Co, New Delhi.

3. Manjunath K. S. 2010. Materials of construction, Sanguine Publishers,

Bengaluru.

4. Duggal S. K. 2008. Building Materials. Third revised edition. New Age

International publishers. New Delhi.

SURVEY ENGINEERING

EV

350 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective The student will gain the knowledge and importance of surveying and its applications in Environmental Engineering practice.

The student will be able to:

CO1 Explain basic principles and different types of survey and its measurements techniques and application of surveying in Environmental Engineering.

CO2 Describe the application of chain surveying using different instruments and accessories to measure linear distance.

CO3 Apply the concepts of compass surveying & traversing for their application in water distribution networks and Water - wastewater Treatment plant and other Environmental Engineering applications.

CO4 Describe the concepts of levelling using dumpy level & Theodilites and their application in water and wastewater engineering

CO5 Draw contour lines for the project areas and to use advanced surveying techniques to take decisions.


classes (h)

1 Introduction - Surveying, Classification and uses of Surveys. Units of Measurements,

Maps, Survey of India topographical Maps and their numbering. Basic principles of

surveying, Errors, Precision and accuracy. Applications in Environmental Engineering

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Measurement techniques:

Horizontal distance - Chains and tapes, Electromagnetic Distance Measurement

devices, Ranging of lines, Direct and Indirect, Measurement of distances over sloping

grounds, Chain and Tape corrections – Numerical exercises.

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2 Chain Surveying - Accessories, Selection of stations and lines, Offsets and types,

setting out of right angles, Working principle and use of optical square, prism square,

cross staff. Field book, conventional symbols, Obstacles in chain survey, Errors in

chain survey and precautions, Numerical exercises.

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3

Compass Surveying - Meridians and bearings, Principle and use of Prismatic

compass and Surveyor’s compass, Dip and Declination, Accessories required for

compass surveying.

Traverse - closed and open traverse, Computation of bearings and included

angles,Local attraction, determination and corrections, Dependent and independent

co-ordinates, Checks for closed traverse.- Numerical exercises.

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4

Levelling - Principles and basic definitions, dumpy level-types, adjustments and its

types, Sensitiveness of bubble tube, Curvature and refraction correction, Types of

levelling.

Reduced Level - Booking of levels, Rise and fall method and Height of instrument

method, Comparison and arithmetic checks, Fly levelling, Errors and precautions.

Introduction to Theodolites.

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5

Contouring - Contours-Types, characteristics, methods and uses, Interpolation

techniques, Numerical exercises. 5

Recent Trends - Total station, Laser measurement instrument, GIS and GPS.

Household survey for designing water supply and sewerage projects, solid waste

management facilities. Condition Assessment survey basic concept.

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Text Books

1. Punmia B.C. Surveying Vol–1, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi. 2. Duggal S.K. Surveying Vol. I, Tata McGraw Hill - Publishing Co. Ltd., New

Delhi.

3. Kanetkar T.P. and Kulkarni S.V. Surveying and Levelling Part I,

Pune Vidyarthi Griha Prakashan, 1988. Edition.

Reference Books

1. Fundamentals of Surveying - Milton O. Schimidt – Wong, Thomson- Learning.

2. Fundamentals of Surveying - S.K. Roy – Prentice Hall of India. 3. Alak De, Plane Surveying, S. Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2000.

4. Chandra, A.M., Plane Surveying, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2002.

5. Anderson, J. and Mikhail, E. Introduction to Surveying, Mc-Graw Hill Book

Company, 1985.

6. Benister,A., Surveying, Pearson Education, 2006.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

EV 36L CIE: 50 Mks

3 h/wk

Course Objective The laboratory course provides practical experience to students on various qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques for analysis of surface and groundwater samples with due consideration for safety precautions in the lab. Student will be able to:

CO1 Acquaint with lab layout, apparatus and instruments, chemicals and reagents

measurement techniques for various water quality parameters and standards

CO2 Apply relevant analytical procedure for measuring various physico - chemical water

quality parameters and trace contaminants

CO3 Develop the ability to analyse, interpret and infer the laboratory analytical data

CO EXPERIMENTS Number of

Hours

Analysis of water (Surface and Ground)

1 Sampling techniques and preservation 3

2 Physical:

a. Temperature and DO. b. Color (Apparent and true) and Turbidity c. Total Solids, Suspended solids, Dissolved and Volatile solids. d. Dissolved organic matter (DOM) and Natural organic matter (NOM).

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3 Chemical:

a. pH, Alkalinity and Hardness . b. Chloride, Conductivity, Sulphate and TDS. c. Sodium and Potassium. d. Iron and Manganese. e. Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate. f. Sulphate and Phosphate. g. Fluoride. h. Arsenic. i. Boron and Selenium. j. Trace contaminants (Heavy metals and pesticides).

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References

1. Sawyer G.N., McCarty P.L. and Parkin G.F. 2003. Chemistry for Environmental Engineering and Science, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill publications.

2. APHA - AWWA - WEF. 2014. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater, Washington DC. 21st Centennial edition.

3. Manual on water and wastewater analysis, NEERI, Nagpur.

SURVEYING PRACTICE

EV 37L CIE: 50 Mks

3 h/wk

Course Objective The surveying practice provides an opportunity to the student to practically apply the theoretical aspects of engineering survey using various survey instruments and accessories Student will be able to:

CO1 Practice linear and angular measurement by setting different geometrical sections using chain, tape and compass

CO2 Know appropriate instruments for determining difference in elevation as well as distance between two inaccessible points

CO3 Plot profile and block levels using levelling instrument and demo of Theodolite, Total Station, GPS

CO CONTENT Number of

Hours

1 Distance between two points using direct ranging. Setting perpendiculars using cross

staff, Optical Square and tape 3

Setting out of rectangle, hexagon using tape/chain 3

To set out rectangles, pentagons, hexagon, using tape/chain and Compass. 3

To measure distance between two inaccessible points using Chain/tape and compass. 3

2 To determine the difference in elevation between two points using fly Leveling technique,

booking of levels using HI and Rise & Fall methods. 6

To determine difference in elevation between two points using reciprocal Leveling and to

determine the collimation error. 3

3

To conduct profile leveling for water supply/sewage line and to draw the Longitudinal

section to determine the depth of cut and depth of filling for a given formation level. 6

Household survey for water supply and sanitation.

Conditional survey for water supply and sanitation.

Demonstration Instruments:

1. Theodolite 2. Total Station 3. GPS

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References

1. Punmia B.C.., “Surveying Vol.-1”, , Laxmi Publications, New Delhi. 2. Kanetkar, T.P. and Kulkarni, S.V. “Surveying and Leveling Part I”,

Pune VidyarthiGriha Prakashan, 1988.

SOURCES AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

EV 410 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective The student gains knowledge on different sources of pollution, sampling types and characteristics of variety of pollutants, importance of flow diagrams. Characteristics of various sources in different attributes and its application to Environmental Engineering with recent trends.


CO1 Comprehend information on - Sources of pollutants/contaminants in various attributes and

understand Units of expression and conversions in Environmental Engineering applications.

CO2 Evaluate concepts underlying Environmental sampling and Classification of Environmental

contaminants / pollutants.

CO3 Discuss Point and Non-point sources (NPS) of pollution, and Characteristics of Noise

Pollution from point and NPS.

CO4 Explain sub-surface pollutant sources and characteristics of radio-active materials.

CO5 Describe the Characteristics of rural and urban solid wastes and recent trends in

Environmental Forensics, and NPS prevention and control.


of hours

1 Sources of Pollutants and Contaminants Under Various Attributes - Natural and

manmade, actions and consequences. Man’s atrocities on fragile environment.

Environmental foot prints. Effect of mixed land use on pollutant / contaminant levels. Online

monitoring.

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Units of Expression and Conversions: Air, Noise, Water and Soil - Mass to mass units,

mass to volume units, volume to volume & its conversions (lab component). Reactive

approaches for mass balancing contaminants and pollutants (lab component). Dilution

concepts. Units of radiation.

5

2 Environmental Sampling - liquid, solid and gaseous components, preservation and sample

holding. Sampling and Characterisation to generate flow schemes for treatment – concepts

(field component – lab analysis).

5

Classification of Environmental Contaminants and Pollutants - Combustion products,

Industrial emissions, and other sources; Transportation, construction and mining activities;

Process and manufacturing industries. Pollutant-soil interactions.

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of hours

3 Point Sources and Non-Point Sources of Pollution - Air, water and land attributes –

Pollutant / contaminant interactions between attributes and externalities. NPS prevention &

control. Nutrients and pesticides.

5

Characteristics of Noise Pollution from Point and Non-Point Sources - Transport

network, construction and mining activities, Industrial Noise.; Leq concepts, background

noise, standards. Power, pressure and Intensity of noise (field component). Noise

characteristics – simple problems.

5

4 Characteristics of Water Pollutants and Contaminants - Construction and mining

activities, process and manufacturing industries; agricultural practices. Proactive and

reactive approaches for quality control.

5

Sub-surface Pollutant Sources - Septic tanks soak pits, and dispersion trenches. Low cost

sanitation systems. SLF leachate, Oil and chemical storage tanks.

Characteristics of Radio-active Materials - Rare earth materials, Nuclear power plants,

Health-care facilities and Industries.

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5 Wastewater Characteristics - Point sources and characteristics of domestic and industrial

wastewaters, healthcare wastewaters – parameter values, grouping and control. 5

Characteristics of Solid Wastes - Rural and urban, commercial, institutional and industrial

sources. Biomedical and pharmaceutical wastes.

Recent Trends - Environmental forensics and feedback. Planning and management

practices of NPS prevention and control.

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Text Books

1. Vladimir Novotny and Gordon Chesters. 1981. Handbook of Non-point pollution

– sources and management. Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York.

2. Subramanya. K. 2008. Engineering Hydrology. 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill

Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.

3. Jayarami Reddy. P. 2005. A Text Book of Hydrology. Lakshmi Publications, New

Delhi.

Reference Books

1. Quasim, S. R. 2003. Wastewater Treatment Plants – Planning, Design and

Operation. Hoit Rinehart and Winston, CBS College publishing.

2. Metcalf and Eddy. Wastewater Engineering and Resue. 4th Edition, Tata McGraw

Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.

3. Tchobanoglous. G, Theisen. H, and Vigil. S. Integrated Solid Waste Management

– Engineering Principles and Management Issues, McGraw Hill Inc., New York.

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY

EV 420 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective This course provides the student the basics as well as application aspects of both microbiology and environmental ecological systems for Environmental Pollution Control.

The student will be able to: CO1 Classify micro-organisms, understand nutritional requirements and growth kinetics.

CO2 Know the importance of heavy metal uptake metabolism, Biocatalysis and Enzyme regulation

CO3 Provide theoretical concepts of microbial indicators, identification techniques and their

importance as Biomarkers.

CO4 Discuss inter relationships of abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems, understand the

ecological pyramids and related models.

CO5 Assess pollution inputs to lakes and to apply the knowledge of various diversity and dominance

indices for water quality assessments.


hours

1 Microbiology and its Environmental Significance, Microbial Diversity in the

Environment- Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, Protozoa and Virus, Metal munching microbes for

pollution abatement, Microbial Infectious Disease.

6

Bacterial growth curve – Monod’s equation and Michali’s - Menton equation with numerical

exercises, Microbial interactions, industrial applications. 5

2 Bioindication of Surface and Ground Water quality - Indicator microorganisms, TC, FC,

FS, EC, algae and fungi.

Indicator organisms and their testing - Plate count, MFT and MTFT - Determination of MPN

using Thomas formula and comparison with MPN table (Lab component).

6

Metabolism, Catabolism and Anabolism - Microbial metabolism of Heavy metals and

Pesticides.

Bio-catalysis - Enzymes and Enzymatic reactions for Environmental applications.

5

3 Microbial diversity in Natural Ecosystem - fresh water, estuaries, oceans, terrestrial and

air environment, Ecological Relationships among Microorganisms, indoor microbial

environment - air changes per hour (Lab component), Eutrophication of lakes: prevention and

control. Externalities of GEMS.

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Symbiotic Interactions of microbes, Microbial Communication, Activities, and Interactions with

Environment and Nutrient Cycling. Algal blooms, aquatic weeds and control, Bio-

accumulation, Bio-concentration, Bio-magnification and Bio-concentration factor (BCF) –

numerical exercises.

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hours

4 Scope of Ecology, sub-divisions, Ecological Terminology, Ecosystems – Classification,

biotic and abiotic components, elementary cybernetics of ecosystems, energy flow, Eltonian

pyramids. Lotic and Lentic Ecosystems, Lindeman’s model, productivity and measurement.

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5 Lake Stratification, Limiting factors, Nutrients, Liebig’s law, Shelford’s law of tolerance,

Diversity, dominance and similarity indices – numerical exercises, Systems Ecology and

Ecosystems’ modelling. Biodiversity and ecological perspective – human benefits, threats,

conservation, preservation and protection.

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Text Books

1. McKinney R.E., Microbiology for Sanitary Engineers. McGraw Hill.

2. Pradipta K Mohapatra. 2008. Text book of Environmental Microbiology. I.K

International publishing house Pvt. Ltd.

3. Odum E.P. and Barrett G. W. 2004. Fundamentals of Ecology. Cengage

publisher.

Reference Books

1. Kormondy. E. J.1996. Concepts of Ecology. Pearson Publisher..4th edition.

2. Raina.M.Maier. Ian L Pepper. and Chales P Gerba. 2008. Environmental

Microbiology – Second edition, Elsevier.

3. Verma P.S and Agarwal V.K. 1998. Concept of Ecology, S. Chand &

Company Ltd.

4. Mitchell R., 1978. Water Pollution Microbiology, Vol 2. Wiley Interscience

ENVIRONMENTAL FLUID MECHANICS – II

EV 430 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE: 100 Mks

Course Objective Fluid Mechanics II provides knowledge on open channel hydraulics, dimensional analysis as applied to model studies, surge analysis, concepts of pumps and turbines. Student will be able to:

CO1 Explain the closed conduit and open channel hydraulics, derivative conditions for various

economical geometric sections, specific energy curve and hydraulic jump

CO2 Derive discharge equations and determine hydraulic co-efficient for flow devices and their

application

CO3 Analyse and evaluate the need for dimensional consistency of the equations, scale effects,

model studies and importance of water hammer analysis

CO4 Describe the Impact on Jets at different conditions.

CO5 Discuss the priming of pumps, characteristic curves and types of turbines and their

applications


of hours

1 Flow through Channels - Closed and open channel flow, Geometric properties. Chezy’s

and Manning’s equations. Hydraulic flow Characteristics for different cross sections,

Derivations and Numerical exercises. 12

Specific energy curve and its applications, Minimum specific energy and Maximum

discharge, Critical flow, Hydraulic jump in rectangular channels, Derivation with Froude

number concept, Conjugate depth relationships - Numerical exercises.

2 Flow Measurements - Orifices and Mouth pieces - Classification, Discharge Equations,

Hydraulic Coefficients, Equations for coefficient of velocity - Numerical exercises.

10 Notches – Types and Classification, Discharge equations, Types of Nappe, Numerical

exercises,

Weirs – Types, Discharge equations, Optical flow meters - Numerical exercises.

3 Flow through pipes - Flow through pipes, Hydraulic and Energy gradients, Major and

Minor losses in pipe flow, Head loss due to friction -Friction factor for commercial pipes,

Head loss due to sudden expansion and contraction. Pipes in Series and Parallel,

Equivalent pipe – Numerical exercises, Moody diagram for Pressure drop/ Flow rate

computation. Electronic sensors for water and Wastewater flow measurements.

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of hours

4 Water Hammer in Pipes - Pressure rise due to gradual and Sudden closure of valves in

rigid and Elastic pipes, Control techniques – Types and functions, related Numerical

exercises.

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5 Turbines and Pumps - Types of turbines, draft tubes- Types, Cavitation and Control.

Types of pumps, Working principle, Characteristic curves, Priming, work done and

efficiency, Cavitation in Centrifugal pumps, Submersible pumps, Multistage pumps,

Sludge pumps, Booster pumps. Numerical exercises.

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Recent Trends - Electronic Pressure Sensors, Energy efficient pumps, Solar pumps. 2


Text books

4. P. N. Modi and S. M. Seth. 2013. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics. Standard

Book House, New Delhi.

5. R. K. Bansal. 2011. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines. Lakshmi


6. K. Subramanya. 2005. Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines -

Problems and Solutions. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.

References

3. K. R. Arora. 2010. Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics and Hydraulic Machines.

Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi.

4. S. K. Som and G. Biswas. 2007. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Fluid

Machines. Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

EV 440 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE:100 Mks

Course objectives: The course deals with the significance of hydrologic cycle, global and Indian water resources, influencing natural processes, urban and groundwater hydrology and modern tools for water resources management. Student will be able to:

CO1 Explain hydrologic cycle and its importance in water resource management;discuss in

detail the importance of precipitation and its data analysis.

CO2 Explain the influencing factor and methods of estimating evaporation, infiltration and

surface runoff.

CO3 Apply hydrograph theory in estimating overland runoff; explain the concepts of flow routing

and analyse for low flow

CO4 Explain various methods of measuring flow in a stream; explainwell hydraulics and apply

basic equations to estimate well discharge from confined and unconfined aquifers

CO5 Explain erosion impacts on reservoir; hydrologic aspects of irrigation system and identify

design inputs and outputs of GIS applications in water resource management.


of hours

1 Introduction - Water resources and issues - Global, National, and Regional.

Hydrologic cycle and significance. National water policy.

8 Precipitation - Forms and Types, Measurement. Estimation of average and Missing

rainfall data, Mass curve, Hyetograph, Moving average curve, Intensity-duration-

frequency curves; Precipitation indices-related Numerical exercises .

2 Evaporation - Influencing factors, Measurement and Estimation- Numerical exercises.

10 Infiltration - Influencing factors and Measurement, Infiltration indices - related

numerical exercises.

Runoff: Catchment, Influencing factors, Water budget equations, Rainfall-runoff

relationship

3 Hydrographs: Components – Types and Derivation; Base flow separation - Numerical

exercises. 12 Hydrologic Routing: Channel and Flood routing–concepts, Low flow analysis.


of hours

4 Stream Gauging - A- V method, Weir method, Chemical method, Advanced

techniques (Electromagnetic, ultrasonic etc) 10

Groundwater Hydrology - Basic flow equations; Aquifers - Unconfined confined,

Perched; Wells – Types, Design. Artificial recharge techniques.

5 Reservoir - Types and Storage zones; Evaporation control; Erosion and Its control,

Sediment yield.

Water allocations for multiple uses. Drinking water policies

Recent trends - Application of GIS and Remote sensing in water resource

management

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Text Books

1. Subramanya K. 2008. Engineering Hydrology. 3rd Edition. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing company Ltd., New Delhi.

2. Raghunath H.M. 2006. Hydrology: Principles, Analysis, and Design. Revised 2nd Edition, New Age International (P) Ltd.

3. Todd D.K. 2004. Groundwater Hydrology, Wiley Eastern Publication, New Delhi.

Reference books

1. Jayaram Reddy P 2005. A Text Book of Hydrology. Lakshmi Publications, New Delhi.

2. Ven Te Chow.1964. Handbook of Applied Hydrology. A compendium of water Resources Technology. Vol 1, McGraw Hill.

3. Modi, P.N. and Seth,S.M., 2013. Hydraulics and fluid mechanics. Standard Book House, New Delhi.

GEOLOGY AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

EV 450 CIE: 50 Mks

4 h/wk SEE:100 Mks

Course Objective The student gains knowledge on fundamentals of geology, geological formations, engineering properties, its importance and application in Environmental engineering. The course also substantiates the need for geotechnical engineering emphasizing on types of soil its properties, environmental geotechniques and its application to Environmental engineering.


CO1 Discuss origin and types of rocks, classification, Weathering of rocks, cause – effects of earthquake, soil erosion, landslides and remedies.

CO2

Explain the concepts underlying structural geology, and geotechnical engineering issues and in-depth knowledge of all soil properties, importance, analysis and index properties of soil, sieve analysis and limits.

CO3 Discuss on soil classification, compaction, mineral mass balances and remineralisation and demineralization – water quality control.

CO4 Explain permeability concepts through soils, application of geosynthetics in Environmental Engineering.

CO5 Discuss information on recent trends soil aeration, state of soil health.


of hours

1 Introduction to Geology - Origin of rocks, Classification - Igneous, Sedimentary and

Metamorphic rocks. Weathering of rocks – Types. 8

Geomorphology and Geodynamics - Origin, formation & Classification of rocks. Soil erosion

and Conservation. Landslides – Causes, Remedies with gabions.

2 Structural Geology - Concepts of Outcrops, Dip and strike, Compass clinometers, Folds, Faults

– Applications in Environmental Engineering projects. 2

Soil Architecture and Physical Properties - Phase Diagram - Its importance. Void ratio,

porosity and Percent voids. Degree of saturation, Moisture content, Specific gravity, Density

(bulk, dry, saturated & submerged) and Inter relationships. SBC of soil.

Index properties of soils - Water content, Specific gravity, Relative density, Consistency limits

and Indices, In-situ density (Lab component), and problem solving. Particle size distribution

(sieve analysis). Liquid-limit- Casagrande and Cone penetration methods, Plastic limit and

shrinkage limit determination.

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3 Classification of Soil - Particle size classification – MIT classification and IS classification,

Textural classification. Unified soil classification. Field identification of soils (Field / Lab

component).

Clay mineralogy, activity & Soil structure. Soil-Water system. Common clay minerals- Kaolinite,

Illite and Montmorillonite - Usefulness in Environmental Engineering applications.

6


hours

Dynamics of Soil - Methods and factors influencing compaction. Geological minerals and water

quality interlinkages. Mineral mass balances as reactive approaches for real problem solving.

Remineralization and demineralization through geo-filtration for water quality control.

6

4 Flow of Water through Soil: Darcy’s law - Assumptions and Validity, Co-efficient of permeability and

factors - Its determination (lab & field component), Permeability of stratified soils, Seepage velocity,

Superficial velocity and Co-efficient of percolation, Quicksand and Capillary phenomena.

6

Environmental Geotechnics: Introduction to geo-textiles, Raw materials – polypropylene, Polyster,

Polyvinyl chloride, Elastomers. Geosynthetics – Geotextiles, Geogrids, Geomembranes,

Geocomposites, Geonets, Geofoam, Geomats, Geomeshes, Geowebs and their applications in

Environmental Engineering. (Lab component).

6

5 Recent Trends - Soil aeration, Thermal properties, and Soil characteristics for waste discharge, Soil

acidity, Alkalinity, Salinity and Sodicity. Ecology of soil, Soil organic matter, Nitrogen and Sulphur

economy of soils, Soil phosphorus and Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium and Trace elements.

Geology and Environmental Health - Soils and Chemical pollution. Global soil quality affected by

human activities.

6


Text Books

1. Gopal Ranjan and A S R Rao. 2000. Basic and applied soil mechanics. Second

edition. New age International publishers. New Delhi.

2. Shashi K Gulhati and Manoj Datta. 2012. Geotechnical Engineering (Civil

Engineering series). Tata McGraw-Hill education private limited. New Delhi.

3. Ramamurthy T N and Sitharam T G. 2013. Geotechnical Engineering (Soil

mechanics). S Chand and Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

4. Coduto D P, Yeung M R, and Kitch W A. 2001. Geotechnical Engineering: Principles

and Practices. Second edition. PHI learning Private Limited New Delhi.

5. Maruthesha Reddy M T. 2008. A text book of applied Engineering Geology. Second

edition. New age International publishers. New Delhi.

Reference Books

1. Robert L McConnell and Daniel C Abel. 2015. Environmental Geology Today. Jones

& Bartlett Learning LLC, USA.

2. Miller R W and Donahue R L. 1995. Soils in our environment. Seventh edition. PHI

learning Private Limited New Delhi.

3. Varma C V J, Rao G V, Ramana G V and Rao A R G., “Waste containment with

geosynthetics”.. CPHEEO, International Geosynthetics society.

4. Venkatappa Rao G and Suryanarayana raju. 1996. Engineering with Geosynthetics.

Tata McGraw-Hill education private limited. New Delhi.

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY

EV 46L CIE: 50 Mks

3 h/wk

Course Objective

The lab course provides practical exposure to students on various qualitative and quantitative

analytical methods for screening, identification, quantification of microrogranisms in different

contaminated water samples.


CO1 Acquaint with lab layout, apparatus and instruments, chemicals and reagents, measurement techniques for various microbiological parameters and standards

CO2 Know use different analytical methods for measuring various types of microorganisms and to compare the sensitivity of each method


CO EXPERIMENTS Number

of Hours

1 Apparatus/equipment, washing and cleaning techniques, sterilization.

Lab safety aspects. Water samples collection procedure. 3

Microscopic Identification of different microbial organisms present in air, soil and water. 3

Identification and characteristics of aquatic weeds 3

2 Culture media – types and preparation.

9 Bacteriological tests on water samples for drinking– river water, lake water, tank water,

tap water, ground water, canal water(TC,FC & FS) Multiple Tube Fermentation Test,

Membrane Filter Technique.

Tests – Plate count, Staining technique, 6

3

Bacteriological examination of Recreational Water – Swimming pool, bathing ghats, water

parks – Rapid detection method 3

Microbial isolation and plate count

Microbial Cells Immobilization Technique – methods of immobilization and Applications,

Bio assay test (Theory and method of analysis)

6

Detection of fungus in Water & Air 3


References

1. AWWA, 2010. Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater. 20th Edition.

2. Pelczar M.J. Chan E.C.S. and Krieg, N.R. 2008. Microbiology. Tata McGraw – Hill Publishing Company ltd.5th edition. New Delhi.

ENVIRONMENTAL FLUID MECHANICS LAB

EV 47L CIE: 50 Mks

3 h/wk

Course Objective The lab course provides practical experience to students on various flow measurement techniques, hydraulic coefficient determination, calibration aspects, tests on Centrifugal pumps and demo of selected instruments Student will be able to:

CO1 Calibrate flow measurement devices by conducting experiments under standard conditions

using standard procedure.

CO2 Determine minor losses in pipes under various conditions and to carryout tests on

centrifugal pumps


CO EXPERIMENTS Number

of Hours

1 Orifices and Mouthpieces: Determination of hydraulic coefficient of circular orifice,

external cylindrical and convergent divergent mouth pieces. 3

Calibration of Notches: Rectangular and Triangular notches. 3

Calibration of Venturimeter and Orifice meter 3

2 Determination of minor losses in pipes due to sudden expansion, sudden contraction,

bends and elbows. 3

Impact of jet on vanes (flat, inclined and hemispherical). 3

Test on Centrifugal pumps: Single-stage and multi-stage centrifugal pump. 3

3 Demonstration on turbines (Francis, Kaplan and Pelton) 3

Field visit.

References 1. P. N. Modi and S. M. Seth. 2013. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics. Standard

Book House, New Delhi. 2. Sarbjit Singh., “Experiments in Fluid Mechanics” - PHI Pvt. Ltd. - New Delhi. 3. Kumar K.L., “Engineering Fluid mechanics” Eurasia publishing House Pvt.

Ltd New Delhi.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Sub Code : EV 510 CIE Marks : 50

Credits : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

Plans, projects and externalities - Alternatives.Economic developmentv/s Environmental quality, planning errors.Baseline data.Evolution of EIA in India and procedural and methodological Limitations of EIA, Subjective EIA. EIA: Definitions, Purpose of EIA, Scope of EIA, Hierarchy in ElA ,EIS. EIA as practiced in India and other countries. MOEF guidelines on siting of industries - Schedule - I. Frame work of Impact assessment. The EIA process.Contents of EIA. Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP). Methodologies & Techniques in EIA: Adhoc, checklist, matrix (attribute–activity relationship),overlays, networks, BEES, Techniques in EIA – brain storming, fuzzy, CBA, Delphi technique, EIA models.

Environmental Attributes Air, water, land, sound, Socio economic aspects, biodiversity.Standards and Value functions- Graphs and interpretations - Impact significance.

Public participation in EIA Need, objectives, elements andframework for public participation – step by step procedure.

EIA audit –Typesand auditing procedure Detailed EIA for Red categoryindustries - Pharmaceuticals, Power Plants, Mining,Pulp and paper mills, distilleries. Construction Projects, Airports, MRTS, MSW/HSW projects Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, mega desalination projects.

TEXT BOOKS

Rau and Wooten, (1981), “Environmental Impact Assessment” Handbook.

Jain R.K., Urban L.V., Stacey G.S., (1977), “Environmental Impact Analysis

– A New Dimension in Decision Making", Van Nostrand Reinhold Co.

REFERENCES

Clark B.C. Bisett and Tomlinsan P, (1985), “Perspective on Environmental

Impact Assessment”, Allied Publishers.

Canter L., (1995), “Environmental Impact Assessment”, McGraw Hill.

Journals - Science Direct, acs.org.

EIA notifications and Publicatons, MoEF, GoI

EPA Act (2006), “Amendments and Clarifications there off

WATER TREATMENT AND SUPPLY ENGINEERING

Sub Code: EV 520 CIE: 50 Credits: 04 Exam Hours: 03

Exam Marks: 100

Water Sources, need for water supply schemes-types and objectives.Drinking water quality parameters, guidelinesand standards – International, national, regional and local. Population forecasting methods, limitations and numerical problems. Water treatment Unit operations and processes, treatment flow sheets for different sources of water. Design principles of aeration, sedimentation – types of settling, sedimentation with coagulation and flocculation, pulsators, filtration and disinfection. Miscellaneous treatment- defluoridation, water softening, arsenic removal –

numericalproblems.

Water Supply and distribution

Water demand, design period, peak factor. Water Intakes- types and design

aspects.

Pumps and pumping station. Collection and conveyance, gravity and pressure

flows, appurtenances. Service reservoirs and service connection (ferrule).

Corrosion- prevention and control – Langelier’s Index.

Pipes and pipe materials, Rising main economics, Hydraulic transients, Hazen-William equation, Manning’s equation, Cole Brooke-White equation. Distribution system - types. Hardy- cross and Newton-Raphson methods of pipe design. Simple problems. Recent trends Advancedwater treatment,automation intreatment and supply, and economics, Package treatment units and patented material, implications of 24x7 supply, water quality in distribution system

TEXTBOOKS

Peavy, H.S., Rowe, D.R., and Tchobanoglous, G., (1986), “Environmental Engineering”, McGraw Hill Book Co.

Viessman W, HammerM.J., Perez E.M., Chandik P.A., (2009), ‘Water supply and pollution control’ eighth edition, PHI Learning Private Ltd., New Delhi

REFERENCES

CPHEEO manual on water supply and treatment (recent edition)

Weber M.J. (1974), “Physico chemical Processes”, McGraw Hill

International

WASTEWATER ENGINEERING - I

Sub Code : EV 530 CIE : 50 Credits : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

Need for sanitation,Urban and rural sanitationsystems. Sources of domestic wastewater, Types of sewerage systems.Characteristics of wastewater. Estimation of dry and wet weather flow, estimation of storm water flow; simple

problems.

Hydraulic design of sewers

Hydraulic formulae, self cleansing and non scouringvelocities, hydraulic elements

curve, Design of sewers.

Sewer appurtenances

Housedrainage connection,- Tee, bends, closets, traps, manholes, inverted siphons. Materials of sewers, laying, joining and testing. WASTEWATER TREATMENT Objectives, Unit operations and unit processes, process flow sheets. Reaction kinetics, biokinetic coefficients and types of reactors. Unit operations Pumps, screens, equalization, comminutor, gritchamber, oil and grease removal, primary sedimentation tank, design criteria and examples. Unit processes Aerobic, Anoxic and Anaerobic systems, Suspended and attached growth systems, activated sludge process and modifications, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, SBR, secondary sedimentation, design criteria and examples.

Waste stabilization ponds, wet lands, aerobic and anaerobic lagoons, septic tanks. Sludge Treatment Quantification and characteristics, SVI, CSI, sludge digestion–aerobic andanaerobic, quantification of Methane, sludge thickeners, sludge drying beds, sludge filter press,design criteria and examples. Recent Trends in Wastewater Treatment Decentralized wastewater treatment Systems – DWATS,Tertiary and advanced wastewater treatment systems. TEXT BOOKS

Metcalf and Eddy, (2003), “Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and Reuse”, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi

Peavy, H.S., Rowe, D.R., and Tchobanoglous, G., (1986), “Environmental Engineering”, McGraw Hill Book Co.

REFERENCES Quasim, S.R., (1985), “Wastewater Treatment Plants – Planning, Design and

Operation”, Holt Rinehart and Winston, CBS College Publishing.

CPHEEO Manual on Wastewater Treatment (Recent Edition)

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS’ OPTIMIZATION

Sub code: EV 540 CIE : 50

Hrs /Week: 04 Exam Hours: 03 Exam Marks: 100 Definition and Engineering Applications of Optimization.Statement of anOptimization Problem, Classification of Optimization Problems. Classical Optimization Techniques Single and MultivariableOptimization with no Constraints, with equality Constraints and with inequality Constraints .Problems Linear programming Graphical Method, Simplex and Two-phase Method, Big-MTechnique, Duality in Linear programming, Sensitivity analysis and Parametric analysis. Problems Transportation Problem Applications of Transportation Model.Chinese postman’s method.Solution ofthe Transportation problem, North West Corner Rule and Vogel’s Approximation Methods, Application to Wastewater Reuse and Solid Waste Management. Application of Linear Programming Problems on Air PollutionControl, Water Treatment, Distribution and Sewer Network. Numerical Search Methods Elimination Methods, Dichotomous Search and Fibonacci Methods. Simulation Basic Concepts, Development & Implementation of Simulation Process,Pre-simulation Activities, Developmental & Operational Activities and Random Number Generation Techniques. TEXT BOOKS

Rao, S.S. (1984), “Optimization Techniques”, Wiley Publishers

Taha H.A. (2006), “Operations Research, An Introduction”, 9th Edition, Amazon Publishers

REFERENCES

Fredrick. S.H and Lieberman G.A.,(2009), “Introduction to Operations Research”, 9th Edition, Amazon Publishers

Jewell T.K. (1986), “A Systems Approach to Civil Engineering

Planning and Design”, Harper & Row

Rich, L. G. (1973), “Environmental Systems Engineering”, McGraw Hill

MUNICIPAL AND BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sub Code : EV 550 CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100 Introduction Objectives, principles, functional elements of municipal solid waste (MSW) management system – major problems. Environmental implications of open dumping of MSW, MSW rules, Construction debris – management & handling. Rag pickers and their role. Engineering Principles Waste generation rates,frequency, storage and refuse collection, processing at source, physical and chemical composition, quantity of waste, engineering properties of MSWwaste prediction, modeling concepts. Collection and Transport Access and point of collection, primary and secondarycollection – economics. Equipment types, personnel, collection routes – optimization, transfer stations (regional concepts). System dynamics, problems. 4R – Reduce, Recovery, Recycle and Reuse Source segregation.Waste minimization, Recovery potential and recyclingpractices, recycle of non biodegradable materials, reuse cycles. Biomedical Wastes (BMW) Health care systems, sources, categories, generation and handling of BMW.Segregation, BMW (Management and Handling) Rules 2011/12 Treatment Options for MSW and BMW Composting, Vermi composting, bio-gasification, Thermal processing – combustion, incineration, pyrolysis, - types and design criteria, Plasma technique. Radio active waste containment Disposal options Engineered Sanitary land fills–gases and leachate control, Opportunity costs, siting considerations and design, problems.Sharps and needles disposal. Recent trends Community based waste management, Waste as a Resource concept, Public private partnership (PPP) in MSWand Biomedical Waste Management. TEXT BOOKS

Tchobanoglous G., Theisen H., and Vigil S. (1993), “Integrated Solid Waste Management – Engineering Principles and Management Issues”, McGraw Hill Inc., New York

Flintoff F., (1976), “Management of Solid Wastes in Developing Countries”, WHO Regional Publications, South East Asia, New Delhi

REFERENCES

Sasikumar K and Sanoop Gopi Krishna, (2009), “Solid Waste Management”, Eastern Economy Edition, PHI, New Delhi

CPHEEO manual on Municipal solid waste management (recent edition)

Bhide and Sundareshan, (1985), “Solid waste management in developing countries”, UN publications

MSW and BMW –rules and guidelines (CPCB and KSPCB)

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Sub code: EV 560 CIE : 50 Hrs /Week: 04 Exam Hours: 03 Exam Marks: 100

Introduction Natural and man-made disasters, causes and impacts. Types of Disasters Natural disasters - Drought, Floods, Earth Quake, Volcanoes, Land Slides, Cyclones, Tsunami Manmade - Air accidents, Rail and Road accidents, Industrial, Chemical, Biological. Accidental oil spills on land and water. Nuclear and Space Debris Disaster Assessment & Preparedness

Vulnerability assessment. Pre disaster planning for earthquakes, cyclones,

epidemics outbreak, drought and famine. Disaster resistant constructions,

rehabilitation and reconstruction. Coping mechanism and relief assistance, disaster continuum, warning and management. Flood forecasting, flood control systems. Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

Earthquake mitigation, Cyclone mitigation, Landslide hazard mitigation, Flood

preparedness and response, building bye-laws and adaptation. Environmental

Management Plans (on site and off site) and Disaster Management Plans (DMP). Role of Information Technology in Disaster Management – Simulation studies. GIS for Disaster Management. Legal Framework Disaster Management Act and Code, National Policy on Disaster Management. Case studies Bhopal gas tragedy, Meuse valley, Chernobyl, Fukushima, Surat municipal solid waste management, Tsunami, Forest fires, Gujarat earthquake, Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and recent episodes. TEXT BOOKS

Peter R.J. Trim, (2004), “An Integrative Approach to Disaster Management and Planning”, Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.,

Ramesh R. Rao, Jon Eisenberg, and Ted Schmitt, Editors, Committee on Using Information Technology to Enhance Disaster Management, National Research Council “Improving Disaster Management: The Role of IT in Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery”, The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C.

Committee on Planning for Catastrophe, (2007),“ A Blueprint for Improving Geospatial Data, Tools, and Infrastructure, National Research Council, “Successful Response Starts with a Map: Improving Geospatial Support for Disaster Management”, The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C.

REFERENCES

Committee on Disaster Research in the Social Sciences: Future Challenges and Opportunities, “Facing Hazards and Disasters- Understanding Human Dimensions” Division on Earth and Life Studies, (2006), The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C.

Committee on the Effective Use of Data, Methodologies, and Technologies to Estimate Sub national Populations at Risk, National Research Council, (2007), “Tools and Methods for Estimating Populations at Risk from Natural Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Crises”, The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C.

Patricia Jones Kershaw and Byron Mason, (2005), “The Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster: Implications for U.S. and Global Disaster Reduction and Preparedness - Summary“, The National Academies Press, Washington, D. C.

UNEP Report,(2005),“ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS” Lessons Learnt from the Tokyo Typhoon (Typhoon 23 of 2004) in Japan

UNEP Report, “Environmental Management and Disaster Preparedness” Building a multi-stakeholder partnership

DESIGN AND DRAWING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS - I

Sub code: EV 57 D CIE : 50

Hrs /Week: 03 Exam Hours : 03

Exam Marks : 50

Introduction to scales – graphical and numerical scales, scales on CAD.

Design and drawing of the following:

Water supply system for a two storey building –using plumber’s chart - layout of water supply system – and ferrule connection.

Bell mouth canal and river / reservoir intakes.

Gravity type circular cascade aeration unit

Parshall flume.

Plain sedimentation tank.

Clari-flocculator. Rapid

sand filters.

Sump/GLSR.

Hydraulic flow diagram of

typical/designed water

treatment scheme.

Typical drawing of water distribution system.

Deflourodation tank

REFERENCES

CPHEEO Manual on “Water Supply and Treatment” Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, New Delhi.

Raju, B.S.N., (1995), “Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill Pvt. Co. Ltd., New Delhi.

Quasim, S.R., (1985), “Wastewater Treatment Plants – Planning, Design and Operation”, Holt Rinehart and Winston, CBS College Publishing.

Hammer, M.J., (1986), “Water and Wastewater Technology”, SI Version, Second Edition, John Wiley and Sons.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS LAB – I

Sub Code : EV 58 L CIE: 50

Hrs/Week : 03 Exam Hrs: 30 Exam Marks: 50

Process Laboratory - equipment / instruments and applications.

Precision and Accuracy, Significant numbers. Samples’ preservation techniques Aeration Process for Fe and Mn removal, algae removal Determination of dissolved oxygen. Adsorption – PAC and GAC, Natural Adsorbents- Isotherms and Break through curve

Water Softening Process. Jar Test for Optimum coagulant dose

Types of Settling - Column Test Filtration Process - Single Media and Dual Media Filters. Chlorine demand, Available chlorine, Residual chlorine and Break Point curve, ozonization Particle size distribution analysis, Effective Size, Uniformity Coefficient Household Water Treatment Units– Reverse Osmosis Bottled water quality analysis

REFERENCES

Sawyer, C.N., Mc Carty, P.L., and Perkin, G.F., (2003), “Chemistry for Environmental Engineering and Science”, V Edn., Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi.

NEERI Laboratory Manual

Unit Operations and Unit Processes Laboratory Manual.

AWWA (2012), “Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater”, 21st Edition

ESTIMATION, SPECIFICATIONS AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS Subject Code: EV 610 CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

QUANTIFICATION AND RATES

Earthwork - volume by cross-section, spot levels and contour – construction of

mass diagram, calculation of haul, over haul and economic haul, lead and lift. Cement mortar, cement concrete, brick and stone masonry, flooring, plastering,

RCC works, doors, windows and ventilators. SPECIFICATIONS

For coarse aggregates, cement, mortars, plain and reinforced concrete, brick

masonry, stone masonry, roofing, flooring, plastering, wood work, earthwork and

surfing,

water supply distribution lines. Surface and sub-surface drainage line - stone-ware

pipes, other materials such as RCC, Steel, PVC,HDPE, etc.

ESTIMATION

Types of estimates, Methods of working out quantities

Preparation ofdetailed and abstract estimatesfor - cascade aerators, venturi-

flume, septic tank, manhole, pump house, store room.

Quantification of Steel for various basic components -l concrete and BS slabs,

chejja and lintels. Working out quantities for water supply and sewer network systems, and storm

water drains. Use of current Schedule of Rates and tendering.

Principles of VALUE ENGINEERING FINANCIAL ASPECTS Purpose. Cost, price,value–different forms of value Balance sheet, Gross income, net income,outgoings – types of out goings – obsolescence, annuity, year’s purchase. Capital cost – fixed and variable, time value of money,NPV, IRR,

depreciation– methods,sinking fund, cost fixation on the produced commodity.

Debt equity(DE), debt service coverage ratio(DSCR). FISCAL INCENTIVES AND PENALTY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Tax rebate, Investment and Depreciation allowance, exemption from Tax to capital

gains, rebate in cess levied on water consumption and energy.

TEXT BOOKS

Dutta, B. N., (2008), “Estimating And Costing In Civil Engineering” - Ubs

Publishers Distributors Pvt. Ltd.,

Mahajan, S.P., (2006), “Civil Estimating & Costing Valuation & Specifications” –

Satya Prakashana.

REFERENCES

Manual on water supply and Treatment”, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development, GoI, New Delhi, 2012.

anual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment”,CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban

Development, GoI, New Delhi,

Current Schedule of Rates (SR) of PWD, KUWS&DB, Irrigation.

Panneer Selvam, (2005), “Engineering Economics”, Eastern Economy Edition.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING - II Subject Code: EV 620 CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems

Residuals in treated wastewater and their removal

Gas Stripping, DAF, Advanced Oxidation, Electrodialysis, Ion Exchange &

Adsorption, Micro and Ultra Filtration

Hybrid Wastewater Treatment Systems

Need for upgrading treatment plants,Possible Combinations of Physico chemical

and Biological Processes.

Electrochemical coagulation, UASB and Anaerobic filters, multistage anaerobic

filters

Nutrients’Removal from Wastewaters

Nitrification and denitrification, physicochemical and biological phosphorus

removal, SBR.

Sludge

Chemical Sludge– Sources and generation, types, characterization,recovery of

metals, alternate uses, and disposal options.

Biological sludge – Sources and generation, characterization,

utilizationpossibilities Recent Trends

Environmental Biotechnology - geneticallyengineered microorganisms for

wastewater treatment, bio remediation, bio sensors, membrane bio reactors

(MBR), power generation from wastewater.

TEXT BOOKS

Metcalf & Eddy Inc, (2003), “Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and

Reuse”- 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers Co. Ltd, New Delhi

Karia, G.L., and Christian, R.A., (2006) “Wastewater Treatment: Concepts

And Design Approach ”– Prentice – Hall of India

REFERENCES

Syed R. Qasim, (1999), “ Wastewater treatment plants: planning, design,

and operation” - 2nd edition, CRC Press LLC

Moo-Young M., Anderson W.A., Chakrabarty A.M., (2007), “Environmental

Biotechnology – Principles and Applications,” Kluwer Academic

Publishers.

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REMOTE SENSING AND GIS Subject code: EV 630 CIE: 50 Hrs / Week : 4 Exam Hours: 03

Exam Marks: 100 Remote Sensing (RS)

Basics of remote sensing: Passive and active remote sensing; Radiation

sources and radiation principles; Electromagnetic radiation spectrum; Energy

interactions with atmosphere and Earth's surface; Spectral reflectance curves

Remote Sensing Systems

Ideal RS system, Platforms and orbits; Satellite system parameters, spectral bands

of sensors;spectral, radiometric, spatial, and temporal resolutions of satellites;

multi-spectral thermal and hyper-spectral sensing; remote sensing satellite

Data acquisition and interpretation

Types of pictorial data products, image interpretation strategy, elements of image

interpretation

Digital Image Processing

Preprocessing, image registration, image enhancement, spatial filtering, image

transformation, image classification

Geographical Information System (GIS)

Introduction

Origin and importance of GIS; scale; coordinate and projection systems,

Linkage of Remote Sensing toGIS

Data Models and Structures

Spatial data models – Raster, vector; spatial and attribute data.

Spatial Data Input and Editing

Encoding methods of data input: keyboard, manual digitizing, scanning and

automatic digitizing methods. Electronic data transfer, GPS, remote sensing Data

Editing: locations error, spatial data accuracy standards, topological and non-

topological errors.

Spatial Analysis

Raster and Vector overlay analysis; Terrain modeling; Spatial interpolation;

Buffering and Neighborhood function, Networks

Applications of RS and GIS

Resource mapping,Watershed management; Rainfall-runoff modeling; Flood

mapping; Environmental monitoring, Groundwater vulnerability modeling; Optional

routing of solid wastes collection system of an urban area; Environmental siting

and zoning atlas development.

TEXT BOOKS

Lille sand, T. M., Kiefer, R. W., Chip man, J. W. (2004) “ Remote sensing

and Image Interpretation”, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons

Michael N. Demas (2000) “Fundamentals of GIS” John Wiley and Sons.

Inc

REFERENCE BOOKS

Anji Reddy (2008) “ Text Book of Remote sensing and Geographical

Information systems”, 3rd Edition, B. S. Publications, Hyderabad

Longley, P. A., Good child, M. F., Maguire, D. J., and Rhind, D. W.,

(2005), Geographical Information Systems: Principles, Techniques,

Management and Applications, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.

ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Sub code: EV 640 CIE : 50 Hrs /Week: 04 Exam Hours: 03 Exam Marks: 100 Introduction Structure and Composition of atmosphere,scales of air pollution problem – local,

regional and global. Air pollution episodes – Bhopal Gas Tragedy, London and Los

Angeles Smog, Sand / Dust Storms

Sources and Classification of Air Pollutants

Natural and Anthropogenic, Units of measurements of air pollutants. Simple

problems on unit conversion.

Primary and Priority Pollutants, Photochemical Oxidants,- Characteristics, Smoke

and its measurement

Effects of Air Pollution Effects on human, plants and animals,materials and structure/ monuments. Visibility and other related atmospheric problems, Acid rain, Wet Deposition, Green house effect. Global warming. Ozone depletion and Heat island effect. Air Pollution Meteorology Role of meteorology in air pollution and its control.Meteorological factors – Solar radiation, temperature, lapse rate, wind velocity profile, humidity, precipitation, Maximum/ Mean mixing depths, atmospheric stability conditions, wind rose diagram. Inversion – types, plume behaviour under different atmospheric stability conditions, Pasquil – Gifford atmospheric stability classification. Effect of topography on pollutant dispersion. Land/ sea breeze effects, Atmospheric Dispersion of Stack Emissions Plume rise, effective stack height, plumerise formulations, guidelines for fixing stack height, problems on plume rise calculations. Measurement of Air Pollutants Criteria for station selection, Measurement of various gaseous(CO, HC, NOx, SOx, etc) pollutants, particulate matter and microbial, sampling devices, sampling train, sampling methods/ techniques, stack sampling techniques. Air Pollution Control Regulations Air pollution laws/ acts, air quality and emission standards, air pollution indices - determination of air pollution index by different methods. Air Pollution Control Equipment General methods, control by process changes Particulate Matter Control – settling chambers, inertial separators, cyclones, fabric filters, scrubbers, wet collectors, electrostatic precipitators. Control of gaseous pollutants – adsorption, absorption, combustion and condensation. Noise Pollution Sources of noise, effects of noise pollution, units and measurement ofnoise, control of noise, standards - equations and applications.

TEXT BOOKS

Wark, K. Warner, C.F. and Davis, W.T.(1980), “Air Pollution its Origin and Control”,Harper & Row Publishers, New York.

Henry, C. Perkins, (1980), “Air Pollution”,Mc Graw Hill Co., New Delhi. REFERENCES

Boubel, R.W., Donald, L.F, Turner, D.B. andStern, A.C.(1994),”Fundamentals of Air Pollution” Academic Press, New York.

Crawford, M. (1980), “Air pollution Control Theory”,THM Edition, Tata

McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.

Noel De Nevers, (2000), “Air Pollution Control Engineering”, International Edition. McGraw Hill International

Sincero, A.P. andSincero, G.A. (1999), “Environmental Engineering –

A Design Approach” Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi.

Emission Regulations 1, 2, 3, CPCB.

REACTOR DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (ELECTIVE I)

Subject Code: EV 651 CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100 Chemical Kinetics : types of reactions, reaction order, rate of reaction, types of

reactors, reactors’ analysis, Scale up designs

Design Fundamentals – Mass Balance approach, Conservation of Mass in

reactors, Influencing parameters

Isothermal and Non-isothermal Reactors – Design criteria, batch, semi and

continuous systems and rate equations

Laboratory Reactors – Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Reactors, Structure of

Reactors

Design of Fixed Bed and Fluidized Reactors

TEXT BOOKS

Bailey J.E., and Ollis D.F., (1986), “Biochemical Engineering

Fundamentals”, McGraw Hill International

Himmelblau D.M., (1999), “Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical

Engineering”, PHI, New Delhi

REFERENCES

Smith J.M., (1984), “Chemical Engineeting Kinetics”, 3rd Edition, McGraw

Hill International

Kutepor A.M., Bondareva T.I., and Berengarten M.G., (1988), “Basic

Chemical Engineering with Practical Applications”, Mir Publishers,

Moscow

Geonkoplis C.J., (1999), “Transport Processes and Unit Operations”, PHI,

New Delhi

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Sub Code : EV 652 CIE: 50

Hrs/Week : 04 Exam Hrs : 03

Exam Marks : 100

Introduction to Energy Sources: Global Energy, Environmental Resources, Energy necessity and energy crisis.

Indian Energy Scenario: Energy Consumption, needs and crisis, energy sources and availability.

Biomass: introduction, energy plantation, agricultural residue, urban organic waste, bio-mass conversion technologies (wet and dry process).

Hydropower: Site selection for hydroelectric power plants, classification of hydroelectric power plants, submergence, ecological imbalance, advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plants,catchment area assessment.

Tidal Energy: OTEC (Ocean Thermal Electric Conversion), methods of ocean thermal electric power generation, site selection. Energy from tides – basic principles of tidal power, components of tidal power plant.

Solar Energy: Solar constants, solar radiation at earth surface, physical principles of conversion of solar radiation into heat. Concentrating collectors (focusing and non-focusing), Associated Environmental Effects

Wind Energy: Introduction, basic principles of wind energy conversion. Site selection considerations.Basic components of wind energy conversion system. Wind energy collectors.

Geo-thermal Energy: introduction, nature of geothermal fields, geo-thermal sources, binary fluid geo-thermal power system and arrangement for hybrid plants.

Nuclear Energy: necessity, general components of nuclear reactors, different types of reactors, breeding reactors, location of nuclear power plants, disposal of nuclear wastes, Associated Environmental Effects.

Natural gas: classification and comparison of different gas turbine power plants, Associated Environmental Effects.

Bio-Gas: Generation, factors affecting bio-digestion, advantages of anaerobic digestion, classification of bio-gas plants.

TEXT BOOKS

Mathur, A.N., and Rathore, N.S., (1990), “Renewable Energy and Environment”, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy, Himansu Publications, Udaipur.

Rao and Parulekar B.B., (1977), “Energy Technology – Non-conventional, Renewable and Conventional”, 2nd Edition, Khanna Publishers.

REFERENCES

Rai, G.D., (1999) “Non-conventional Energy Sources”, 3rd Edition, Khanna Publications, New Delhi.

Saha, H., Saha, S.K., and Mukherjee, M.K., (1990), “Integrated Renewable Energy for Rural Development”, Proceedings of the National Solar Energy

Convention, Calcutta, India,

Wilber, L.C., (1989), “Handbook of Energy Systems Engineering”, Wiley and Sons.

The Energy Research Institute (TERI), New Delhi, Publications.

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Annual Reports.

HAZARDOUS WASTE TECHNOLOGY (ELECTIVE I)

Sub Code : EV 653 CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours: 03 Exam Marks:100

Introduction: Definition, History-Times Beach, Love canal, Sevaso Dioxin

accident.Sources /generation of Hazardous wastes, Classification of Hazardous

wastes. Bio-medical wastes, Household hazardous wastes, e-waste.

Regulations: Basal Convention,HSW (Management & Handling and trans-

boundary movement) Rules, CERCLA, Super fund Amendments and

Reauthorization Act (SARA),Superfund law, National Priority law (NPL), Hazard

Ranking System (HRS), National Contingency Plan(NCP), RCRA, Cradle to grave

concept, Assessment of Hazardous waste sites.E-waste (management &

handling) rules.

Characterization of Hazardous wastes: Ignitability, Corrosivity, reactivity,

toxicity.Designated Hazardous wastes.

Toxicology and Risk Assessment: Toxic effects, Dose response assessment,

Riskexposure assessment, Carcinogenesis, ecotoxicology, risk characterization.

Waste Minimization and Resource Recovery: Life cycle assessment Elements

ofwaste minimization strategy, waste reduction techniques, Benefits of waste

minimization. Case studies on by-product recovery- Plating and solvent.

Development of waste tracking system.Waste compatibility for storage, treatment

and disposal.

Transportation of Hazardous wastes: Regulations for hazardous materials, Bulk

andNon-bulk transport, Hazardous substances emergency response.

Physico-chemical and Biological Treatment: Air stripping, soil vapor

extraction,carbon adsorption; steam stripping, Solidification and Stabilization,

Thermal methods-combustion, Incineration, Biological methods- conventional

treatment, in-situ bio-remediation, slurry phase treatment and solid

phaseTreatment.

Land Disposal: Landfill operations, site selection, liner and leachate

collectionsystems, Cover systems, Contaminant transport through landfill barriers,

landfill stability, closure and post closure care, other types of disposal facilities.

e-waste:Dismantling, recovery, reuse and recycle, treatment and disposal, as per

regulations.

Site remediation: Site inspection, assessment, and remedial action, monitoring

ofdisposal sites.

TEXT BOOKS

Lagrega M.D., Buckingham P.L., and Evans J.C., (1994), “Hazardous waste Management”, McGraw Hill International Edition

Wentz C.A.,(1995),“Hazardous Waste Management”, McGraw Hill

International Edition

REFERENCES

Sincero A.P., and Sincero G.A., (1996),”Environmental Engineering- A

Design

Approach”, Eastern Economy Edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt., Ltd.

Davis M.L., and Cornwell D.A. (1998),”Introduction to Environmental Engineering”, McGraw Hill International Edition

CPCB guidelines for Hazardous Wastes

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES (ELECTIVE II)

Subject Code: EV 661 CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100 OPERATION, MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT

Aims, Basic Principles, Data Base Facilities, Drawings, Detailed Plans,

Record Keeping, Organizational Structure, Work Planning and Scheduling,

Operation Manuals

Training needs and planning. Automation in O & M of Water and wastewater

systems. WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES

Operational Problems and Corrective Measures for Intakes, pumps, rising

mains, Distribution System - Loss of carrying capacity in pipes, Projection of

Pipe Break Rates, Leak Detection and control. Appurtenances – Valves, Hydrants and Fittings.

WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES Operational Problems and Corrective Measures for Screens, Aeration Unit,

Sedimentation Tank, Clariflocculator, Pulsators, Filtration, Disinfection units

and other treatment units, if any.

WASTEWATER COLLECTION FACILITIES Operational Problems and Corrective measures in Sewer Network, Inspection

Methods, Safety Methods, Appurtenances and pumps.

WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES Operational Problems and Corrective Measures for Screening, Grit chamber,

aeration tanks, trickling filters and bio-towers, settling tanks, Sludge

Thickener, sludge digesters, sludge drying beds, Disinfection units.

AIR POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES Operational Problems and Corrective Measures for Gravity Settlers, Cyclone

Separators, Bag Filters, Scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitators, and Gaseous

Emission Control Devices – Absorption Beds and Adsorption Columns,

Thermal Oxidizers, Incinerators. O & M for sanitary landfills and hazardous waste disposal sites.

TEXT BOOKS

Metcalf & Eddy Inc, (2003) , “Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and

reuse”-4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers Co. Ltd, New Delhi

Training Manual on O&M for Municipal Staff”, Asian Development Bank, Government of Karnataka

CPHEEO, (1999), “Manual on water supply and Treatment”, Ministry of Urban Development, GoI, New Delhi.

CPHEEO, (1999), “Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment”, Ministry of Urban Development,GoI, New Delhi. REFERENCES

Hammer, M.J., (1986), “Water and Wastewater Technology–SI Version” -

2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons.

William L Neumann, (1997) “ Industrial Air Pollution Control Systems” –

McGraw-Hill Professional.

Walski, T.M. (1987), “Analysis of Water Distribution Systems” – CBS


Raju, B. S. N., (1991), “Water Supply and wastewater Engineering by

B.S.N. Raju” – Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.

Manual on Solid waste Management” – CPHEEO (Recent edition)

LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT (ELECTIVE II)

Subject Code: EV 662 CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100 Life Cycle Approach Definitions and Terminology, A model of Risk assessment

Exposure Assessment,Consequence Assessment : Health – Effects Models. Risk

Estimation: Applying the Risk Model to quantify and describe risk, other models of

Risk Assessment, A Taxonomic classifications of Risk Assessment Methods, The

Risk Assessment Process

Risk Sources and Risk Agents – Toxic Metals, Solvents, Pesticides, Genetically

Engineered Microorganisms, Electromagnetic Radiation, Radioactivity. Monitoring

– Strengths, Limitations. Statistical Methods - Statistical Models, Estimating the

parameters of Statistical Models, Component – Failure and Initiating – Event

Models, Models for event of varying magnitude, Hypothesis testing, Selection and

Interpretation of Statistical Models.

Modeling Methods for Release Assessment - Failure – Mode and Effects Analysis

(FEMA) and Related methods, Fault – Tree Analysis, Event- Tree Analysis, and

Related Methods, Discharge Models, Strengths, Limitations

Monitoring Methods for Exposure Assessment - Strengths, Limitations. Testing Methods for Exposure Assessment - Strengths, Limitations. Models for

Exposure Assessment – Atmospheric, Surface – Water, Ground water, Watershed

Runoff Models, Food – Chain, Multimedia Models, Exposure - Route, Population

Models, Strengths, Limitations Effects of Risk Agents on Human Health – Cancer, Reproductive and

Developmental Effects, Clinical Effects, Subclinical Effects.

Strength and Limitations of - Monitoring Methods for Assessing Health Consequences Screening Methods for Assessing Health Consequences, Animal Research for

Assessing Health Consequences, Epidemiological Methods of Assessing Health Consequences

Control Human Exposure Studies, 04

Modeling Methods for Assessing Health Consequences

Dose – Response Models - Simple, Tolerance, Mechanistic, Time- to- Response,

Differences among Dose – Response Models.Pharmacokinetic Models - Strength

and Limitations.

Effects of Risk agents on Environment , Strength and Limitations of - Monitoring

Methods for Assessing Environmental Consequences, Testing for Assessing

Environmental Consequences.

Modeling Methods for Assessing Environmental Consequences – Simple Environmental Dose – Response Models, Dynamic Models, Matrix Models,

Stochastic Models, Markov Models, Models of the Impact of Harvesting on

Biological Populations, Pollution – Reponses Models , Strengths, Limitations.

Risk Estimation – Composite Risk Model, Methods for Estimating and Analyzing

Uncertainty , An Evaluation of The State of The Art - The Logical Soundness, The

Completeness, Output, The Accuracy, The Practicality of Risk Assessment

TEXT BOOKS

Vincent T. Covello, and Miley W. Merkhofer, ( 1993),“ Risk assessment

methods: approaches for assessing health and environmental risks” -

Plenum Press, New York

Ian Lerche and Walter Glasser, (2006), “ Environmental risk assessment:

quantitative measures, anthropogenic Influences, Human Impact” -

Springer Publications

REFERENCES

Peter Calow ,(1998), “ Handbook of environmental risk assessment and

management”, Blackwell Sceince Publisher

John E. Till ,and Helen A., (2008), “Grogan Radiological risk assessment

and environmental analysis”, Oxford Publishers

NON POINT SOURCES - POLLUTION AND MANAGEMENT (ELECTIVE II)

Subject Code: EV 663 CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

Introduction

Problem and magnitude, Surface Water Problems, WasteAssimilative

Capacity and In-stream and Effluent Discharge standards.Total Maximum

Daily Load (TMDL). Hydrologic Considerations

Introduction, Precipitation–Runoff Relationship.OverlandRouting of the

Precipitation excess, Interflow, Groundwater flow. Pollution from the

Atmosphere – Atmospheric Input (wet deposition).

Groundwater Pollution

Sources of Groundwater Contamination, and Groundwater Movement. Pollution from impervious urban areas

Urban storm water quantification, Depositionand accumulation of pollutants

on impervious surfaces.Removal of Solids from street surfaces and porous

pavement.

FUGITIVE AIR EMISSIONS - Area, line sources

Pollution from agricultural and mining areas -Quantification and qualitative analysis.

Non-point Pollution Simulation Models Basic Concepts, Brief Description of Non-point Pollution Simulation Models Best Management Practices of Non-point sources of pollution control.

TEXT BOOKS

Pavoni, J.L., (1977), “Water Quality Management Planning”,

Van Nostrand Reinhold Environmental Engineering Series.

Novotny, V ., and Chesters , G., (1981), “Hand Book of Non-point Pollution”, “Sources and Management” - Van Nostrand Reinhold Company.

DESIGN AND DRAWING OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS - II

Subject Code: EV 67 D CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 03 Exam Hours :03 Exam Marks : 50

TYPICAL DRAWINGS Street Inlet, L, V and Box / Trapezoidal Drains, Manhole. Layout drawing of wastewater treatment plant. DESIGN & DRAWING OF

Septic Tank, Dispersion Trench and Soak Pit

Screens and Grit Chamber

Primary Settling Tank

Aeration Tank and Secondary Settling Tank

Trickling Filter and Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC)

Aerated Lagoon and Stabilization Pond.

Anaerobic Digester and Sludge Drying Beds

Hydraulic Profile of Conventional Wastewater Treatment System.

TYPICAL DRAWINGS OF

Air Pollution Control Systems – Settling Chambers, Bag Filter, and Cyclone

Separator, Electrostatic Precipitator, Adsorber and Absorber

REFERENCES

Syed.R. Quasim, (1985), “Wastewater Treatment Plants – Planning, Design and Operation” – Holt Rinehart and Winston, CBS College Publishing.

CPHEEO Manual, “Sewerage & Sewage Treatment”,, Government of India.

Sincero, A.P., and Sincero, G.A., (1999), “Environmental Engineering: A

Design Approach” –Prentice Hall of India. Wark. K., Warner, and Davis, W.T., (1998), “Air Pollution its Origin and

Control”, Addison- Wesley.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS LABORATORY – II

Sub Code : EV 68 L CIE Marks : 50

Hrs/ Week : 03 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 50

1. Domestic Wastewater Characterization

2. Industrial wastewater Characterization

3. Adsorption Experiments

4. Coagulation and Flocculation Experiments 5. Filtration – Single Media and Dual Media Filters, Down Flow and Upflow

6. Wastewater Polishing Units - Water Hyacinth and Duckweeds

7. Bench Scale Experiments – Aeration, Trickling Filter and Rotating Biological

Contactor.

8. Reverse Osmosis.

9. Sludge Analysis – VSS, VFA, Nitrates & Phosphates, pH, Settleability,

filterability using Buchner funnel Tests, Capillary Suction Time Test.

10. Demonstration of Advanced Instruments - GC, HPLC, ICP, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

REFERENCES

American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, (2012), Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater, 21st Edition, APHA.

Adams andEckenfelder Jr. W.W. (1974), “Environmental, Process Design Techniques for Industrial Waste Treatment”, Nashville (USA), 1974.

Metcalf and Eddy, (2003), “Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and Reuse”, 4th

Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., New Delhi.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Subject Code: EV 710 CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

POPULATION FORECAST PROGRAMS: Arithmetic increase method,

geometricincrease method and incremental increase method. WATER SUPPLY AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS: Rising main design, pumping

unit,service reservoir capacity calculation, Equations used in water distribution

network analysis and design. Water treatment units design –– Cascade aerator,

mechanical rapid mix unit, plain sedimentation tank, clariflocculator, filters (rapid

and slow).

WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT UNITS PROGRAMS:

Equations used in Sewer design, wastewater treatment units – Screen and Grit

chamber, Aeration tank and Settling tank of ASP, Trickling filter unit, Sludge drying

beds and Septic tank.

AQUATIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS: Water quality models for discharge of

conservativeand non-conservative waste in rivers, DO models for rivers (Streeter-

Phelps equation).

AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS: Effective Stack height calculation, Gaussian Plume

Modelfor gaseous and particulate dispersion from point sources. Design of

particulate control devices – Settling chamber and cyclone separators. (Writing Flow Sheets, ‘C’ programme along with Design Steps & Equations is compulsory). CAD: Introduction to CAD and its application to Environmental Engineering;

Introductionto Computer Graphics – Applications.

INTRODUCTION TO DBMS –Components of DBMS.

INTRODUCTION TO APPLICATION SOFTWARES - RMAIN, WATPLANT,

DOWATTS, LOOP, QUALOOP, EPANET, SEWER, STREAM, ISCST/LT,

CALINE, MIXING ZONE MODELS

TEXT BOOKS

Thomann, R. V., and Mueller, J.A., (1987), “Principles of Surface Water Quality Modeling and Control”, Harper Intl. Edition

Krishna Murthy, C.S., and Rajeev, S., (1998), “Computer Aided Design

software and Analytical Tools”– Norosa Publishing House.

REFERENCES

Wark K. Warner, G.F., and Davis, W.T., (1998), “Air Pollution its Origin and

Control”, Addison- Wesley.

Sincero, A.P., and Sincero, G.A., (1999), “ Environmental Engineering – A Design Approach”, Prentice Hall of India.

CPHEEO Manual on “Water Supply and Treatment”, MUD, GoI, New Delhi.

CPHEEO Manual on “Wastewater Collection, Treatment & Disposal”, MUD,

GoI, New Delhi.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Subject Code: EV 720 CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100 INTRODUCTION: History & Development, Occupational Safety and Health Act , Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Right to know Laws, Principles of

Safety and Safety Triangle. ACCIDENT CAUSATION: Type of accidents, Causes of accidents, work injuries,

deathsin Work Accidents.

THEORIES OF ACCIDENTS: Domino, Human Factor, Petersen’s Accident Incident,Epidemiological, Human Error Model and Combination theory. ERGONOMICS: Definition, factors associated with physical stress, worksite

analysisprogramme, hazard prevention and control. Specific ergonomic problems

and problem solving strategies, economics of ergonomics, visual ergonomics.

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD AND CONTROL: Hazard identification,Hazard

Analysis, Human Error Analysisin Causation with Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree

Analysis and problems. Emergency Response, Decision for Action, Purpose and

Considerations.

Engineering Versus Management Control, Hazard Control Measures, Hazards and

their Control in Pharmaceutical, Construction, Textiles, Petroleum Refineries and

LPG Bottling, Iron & Steel Industries.

FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION: Fire Development and its Severity,

Effect ofEnclosure, need for early Detection of Fire, Extinguishing Fire, Electrical

Safety, Product Safety, Technical Requirements of Product Safety Programme.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: Health and Safety Considerations, Personal

ProtectiveEquipment, Effects of Exposure and Treatment for Metal Working

Trades, Municipal Solid Waste, Epoxy Resins, and Foundries. Occupational

Health and Safety Considerations in Wastewater Treatment Plants,

Epidemiological Survey.

RECENT TRENDS: ISO 14000 series and ISO 18000 series.Corporate

socialresponsibility and its rating.

TEXT BOOKS

Colling,D. A.,(1990),“Industrial Safety Management and Technology”–

Prentice Hall, New Delhi.

Goetsch,D.L., (1999), “Occupational Safety and Health For Technologist, Engineers and Managers”, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, New Delhi

REFERENCES

Della, D. E., and Giustina, (1996) “ Safety and Environmental Management”–

Van Nostrand Reinhold International Thomson Publishing Inc

Anand Gopal Mukherjee,(1986), “Environmental Pollution and Health Hazards”– Causes and Control”, Galgotia Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Trescothic,R. A., (1973), “Environmental and Industrial Health Hazards”,

William Heinemann Medical Books Ltd., London

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Subject Code: EV 730 CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

Introduction: Proactive and Reactive environmental management. Environment

andeconomy – excludability and rivalry.Continuous and continual

improvement.Organizational structure for Environmental Management at central

and state levels.Environmental audits.

Management Basics & Strategies: Definitions of management, Functions

ofmanagement - classification, coordination, Types and levels of management,

TOWS matrix, TQM and environmental protection, ISO 14000 and 18000 series

of Standards.

Personnel management: Motivation–importance, need theory-Moslow, pre-

requisites.Time and man management, factors of production and

entrepreneurship.Employee-employer relationship, leadership styles and

situational model, leadership qualities. Communication – elements and

objectives, characteristics, barriers, (verbal & non verbal), downward & upward,

factors and soft skills.

Project formulation: Bar chart & milestone charts, programme evaluation &

reviewtechnique (PERT) & time estimates, Critical path method (CPM) and

scheduling, decision matrix – problems.

Cleaner technologies: Cleaner production and prevention of pollution in

smallbusinesses, CT and their role in environmental management: limitations.

Incorporating cleaner production in to EIA.Life cycle assessment in to process,

zero emissions-the ultimate goal of cleaner production.CP in select red category

industries – mining, breweries, pulp and paper mills.

Environmental communication: Role of institutions, (NGOs, GOs,

educationalinstitutions), role of public, media.

Environmental Research: Need, areas of research, applied and advanced

research,premier research organizations.

TEXT BOOKS

Lohani, B. N., (1984), “Environmental Quality Management” - South Asian

Publishers, New Delhi.,

Schermerhorn J.R., (2010), “Introduction to Management”, Tenth Edition,

International Student Version, John Wiley and Sons Inc., UK

Richard Welford, (1999), “Corporate Environmental Management”, Universities

Press.

REFERENCES

Suresh, K. and Dhameja, (2000), “ Environmental Engineering and Management” , S.K. Kataria and Sons

Peurifoy, R. L., (1979), “Construction Planning Equipment and Methods”, McGraw

Hill.

Banga, and Sharma, (2007), “Industrial Organization and Engineering

Economics” , Khanna Publishers.

ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS – METHODS&APPLICATIONS

(ELECTIVE III)

Subject Code : EV 741 CIE : 50

Hours / Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03

Exam Marks : 100

Introduction; Sample and Population; Discrete and Continuous; Subdivisions –

Descriptive, Inferential and Decision Theory; Collection, Arranging and Presentation of

data; Frequency grouping; Frequency and relative frequency distribution; Cumulative

frequency; Sturge’s rule; Frequency polygon; Ogives; Problems.

Characteristics of Distributions: Central Tendency – Averages: Arithmetic mean

(Ungrouped data & Grouped data); Median (Ungrouped data & Grouped data); Mode

(Ungrouped data & Grouped data); Skewness; Geometric mean; Weighted mean; Moving

averages – equations to river hydraulics; Problems.

Characteristics of Distributions: Dispersion – Range; Interquartile Range; Variance;

Standard Deviation (Population & Sample); Bessel’s correction; Mean Deviation;

Coefficient of Variation; Problems.

Probability: Basic concepts; Types – Classical approach, Relative frequency approach,

Subjective approach; Probability rules; Problems.

Probability Distributions: Binomial distribution – derivation; Poisson distribution –

derivation; Normal distribution – errors, Gauss function, Area under normal curve, Use of

standard normal probability distribution table; Problems.

Sampling and Sampling Distributions: Types – nonrandom and random; Biased samples;

Random sampling; Systematic sampling; Stratified sampling; Cluster sampling; sampling

from normal populations and non-normal populations; Problems.

Correlation and Regression Analysis: Scatter Diagrams; Correlation coefficient; Multiple

correlation coefficient; Simple linear regression; Multiple regression equation; Estimation

using regression line; Method of Least Squares; Standard error of estimate; Problems.

Time Series: Variations in time series; Trend analysis; Cyclical variation; Seasonal

variation; Problems.

Testing Hypotheses: Concepts basics; Null hypothesis; Level of Significance; Degrees of

Freedom; Hypothesis testing of Means; The Chi-Squared test; F distribution; Students t

test; Analysis of Variance – within samples and between samples; Problems.

TEXT BOOKS

Adam M. Neville and John B. Kennedy, (1966), “Basic Statistical Methods for

Engineers and Scientists”, 2nd Edition, IEP

Richard I. Levin and David S. Rubin, “Statistics for Management” (1998), Prentice

Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

REFERENCES

George E. P. Box, William G. Hunter, and J. Stuart Hunter, “Statistics for

Experiments An Introduction to Design, Data Analysis, and Model Building”, John

Wiley & Sons.

ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS AND LEGISLATION (ELECTIVE III)

Subject Code : EV 742 CIE : 50 Hours / Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

Environmental Economics

Introduction to Environmental Economics 02

Externalities – Problem of Social Cost and Formal Analysis 06

Depletionof Non-renewable resources – Economics of Exhaustible resources,

Economics of Exhaustible resources 06

Degradation of commons – The tragedy of commons an Institutional approach for

common pool resources (CPR) 04

Valuation Techniques – Measuring the benefits and costs of pollution control,

contingency valuation and economics 08

Sustainability – Economics perspective, Environmental Accounting – an operational

perspective 04

Development and Environment -Poverty and environmental resource base, economics

of the green house effect 04

Environmental Legislation

Environmental Policy 02

Need, Constitution of India, Environmental Jurisprudence, Environmental Acts, Rules and Regulations, Amendments 04

Indian Environmental Acts – Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, MSW, Biomedical Waste (Managing and Handling) Rules, 2011, e-waste, HW, Recycle Plastics (Manufacturing and Usage) Rules, 1999, Water Act, 1974, Air Act, 1981, Forest Act, 1927, Wild Life Protection Act, 1972, Biodiversity Rules, 2004, import of genetically engineered microorganisms, manufacture, storage, import of hazardous chemical rules, 1989 10

TEXT BOOKS

UlaganathanSankar, (2001), “Environmental Economics”, Oxford University Press, UK

CPR Environmental Education Centre, (2006), “Environmental Laws of India – An Introduction”, CPR Publications

REFERENCES

Ramprasad Sengupta, (2013), “Ecological Limits and Economic Development”,

Oxford University Press

Bhattacharya R.N., (2001), “Environmental Economics – An Indian Perspective”,

Oxford University Press

ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES (ELECTIVE III)


Introduction – Necessity and types of sustainable technologies 02

Sustainable Design/Environmentally Conscious Design –Definition, Sustainable design principles, Bill of Rights for the Planet, Emotionally Durable design 06

Sustainable Planning – Smart Growth theory, co-housing, Transit Oriented Development, Transit-proximate development, Energy-efficient landscaping 08

Sustainable Architecture –Green construction principles,Passive solar building design, IEQ, Green Rating Systems – LEED(USA), BREEAM(UK),CASBEE (Japan), IGBC GRIHA and LEED (India) and Economics 08

Industrial Ecology – Industrial metabolism (material and energy flow studies), Product stewardship/extended producer responsibility, Law of Diminishing returns, Life Cycle-planning, design and Assessment, Eco-Industrial Parks/Industrial symbiosis 06

Cleaner Development Mechanisms (CDMs)–Kyoto Protocol, Carbon Emission Control, objectives, process,clean fossil technologies, Carbon Trading Mechanisms 08

Recent Trends – Biorefineries, Bioconcrete, Green cleaning 04

Renewable polymers – plant oil, olive oil, vegetable oil 04

Hydrogen Fuel Cells – biohydrogen production, photo dissociation, thermal or catalytic splitting of water, hydrogen storage 04

TEXT BOOKS

Narang R.K., Kapil Kumar Narula, Sunil Pandey and Atreyi Papul, “Cleaner is

cheaper - Case studies of Corporate Environmental Excellence”, volume 2.

“Environmental Technologies” Edited by E. Burcu Ozkaraova Gungor, I Tech

Education and Publishing

REFERENCES

Kauffman, Joanne, LEE, Kun Mo (Eds), (2013), “Hand Book on Sustainable

Engineering”, 2 Volumes, Springer Publishing

ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENT LAB

(AIR AND NOISE)

Sub Code : EV 75 L CIE : 50

Hrs/ Week : 03 Exam Hours : 03

Exam Marks : 50

1. Introduction to Atmospheric Monitoring: Particulate Sampling – Dust Fall, Pollution,

Particulate Matter - PM10, PM2.5 using High Volume Air Sampler (H.V.A.S.).

2. Estimating sulphur oxides in ambient air using H.V.A.S. 3. Estimating nitrogen oxides in ambient air using H.V.A.S. 4. Monitoring and identification of air borne microbes 5. Exercises on auto exhaust analyzer for Petrol Vehicles. 6. Exercises on noise measuring instruments. 7. Exercises on Lux-meter (Light Intensity measuring Instrument) 8. Demonstration on Wind Monitoring and Analysis of Data for Windrose Diagrams. 9. Stack Sampling Techniques and Demonstration of Stack Monitoring. 10. Exercises on Ambient Gas Monitoring using GASTEC Device. 11. Demonstration / Exercises on Air Pollution Control Devices – Bag Filter, Scrubber,

Cyclone and ESP.

REFERENCES

Noel D Nevers, (2000), “Air Pollution Control Engineering”, McGraw Hill International Editions, Civil Engineering Series, McGraw Hill

Wark K., Warner C.F., and Davis W.T., (1997), “Air Pollution – Its Origin and Control”, Third Edition, Prentice Hall of India Publishers

Crawford M, (1976), “Air Pollution Control Theory”, TMH Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New Delhi

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANALYSIS LAB

Subject Code: EV 76 L CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 03 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 50

Writing programmes in C-language and flow sheets & executing programmes for

the following:

1) Exercises on statistical analysis of data – mean, standard deviation and variance

for grouped and ungrouped data.

2) Population forecasting: AM, GM, incremental increase methods.

3) Rising main design, pumping unit design.

4) Design of water treatment units (Cascade Aerator, Flash Mixer, Sedimentation

Tank, Clariflocculator, Rapid Sand Filters) and wastewater treatment units

(Screen chamber, Grit Chamber, Aeration Tank, Settling Tank, Trickling Filter Unit,

Sludge Drying Beds, Septic Tank).

5) DO model for rivers (Streeter – Phelps equation) and lakes.

6) Air quality system: Gaussian Plume model for gaseous and particulate dispersion,

effective stack height determination and particulate control devices design.

Use of following application software packages: RMAIN – Economic analysis of pumping main, water hammer analysis and pump set

design. WATPLANT and DOWATTS - Water treatment units design. LOOP, QUALOOP and EPANET - Water distribution system design.

SEWER – Sewer network design. SWMM – Storm water management model, STORM. ISCST / ISCLT (USEPA) versions - Air quality predictions from industrial

sources.CALINE (USEPA) model - Air quality near highways due to vehicular

emissions. Mixing Zone Models – River water quality models Introduction to GIS software

REFERENCES

CPHEEO Manual on “Water Supply and Treatment”, MUD, GoI, New Delhi.

CPHEEO Manual on “Sewerage and Sewage Treatment”, MUD, GoI, New Delhi,

UNDP / UNEP, “Software Package Manuals on BRANCH, LOOP, SEWER”

USEPA, “Relevant Software Manuals”

Wark, K., Warner, G.F., and Davis,W.T., (1998), “Air Pollution: Its Origin and

Control”, Addison- Wesley

Thomann, R.V. and Mueller, J.A.,(1987), “Principles of Surface Water Quality

Modeling and Control”, Harper & Row Publishers.

Sincero, A.P., and Sincero, G.A., (1999), “Environmental Engineering – A

Design Approach”, PHI

TRANSPORT AND FATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS Sub code: EV 810 CIE : 50 Hrs /Week: 04 Exam Hours: 03 Exam Marks: 100

Introduction to transport processes, Process Dynamics, Mass Balance Approach,Material Balance Relationship. Mechanics of Mass Transport: Diffusive and Convective Mass Transport. Ficks Law ofDiffusion, Combined Convective-Diffusion Equations for 1, 2 & 3 Dimensions. Analytical Solutions for 1-D & 2-D Cases,

Mixing zone concept – types of outfall and mixing regimes Effects of Oxygen Demanding Waste, Bacteria and Nutrients, Streeter –Phelps’s Equation and Expressions for Critical Point, 2-D models.Simple Problems. Description of Water Quality Processes in Natural Water Bodies: Lake (stratified and completely mixed), Estuary and Coastal Regions.

Groundwater Quality: Basic differential equations with analytical solutions for 1-D and2-D cases. Air quality modelling:Gaussian plume model – for point source. Gaussian dispersion co-efficient, Downwind ground-level concentration computation, maximum ground level concentration. TEXT BOOKS

Schnoor J.L., (1997), “Environmental Modelling – Fate and Transport of Pollutants in Water, Air and Soil”, John Wiley and Sons.

Benefield, L.D., and Randall, C.W., (1980), “Biological Process Design for Wastewater

Treatment”, Prentice Hall, Englewood, Chiffs, N.J.

Thomann R.V., & Mueller M. J., (1987), “Principles of Water Quality

Modelling and Control”, Harper & Row Publishers REFERENCES

Freeze R.A. and Cherry J.A., (1979), “Groundwater”, Prentice Hall, New Jersey

Weber W.J., (1972), “Physico - Chemical Processes for Water Quality”, John

Wiley & Sons, Fischer H. B., List E.J., Koh R.C.Y., Imberger J., Brooks N.H., (1979), “Mixing in

Inland and Coastal Waters”, Academic Press Inc.,

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT Subject Code: EV 820 CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

INTRODUCTION: Inventory of Industrial Wastewaters. Flow Diagrams for potentialwaste

stream identification and need for segregated line of treatment. Discharge guidelines and

Standards.

VARIATIONS IN FLOW AND CONCENTRATION: Monitoring and mass load

calculations.

COMBINED TREATMENT: Raw Industrial Wastes and Domestic Wastewater

aftermixing partially or fully.Selection of Treatment Methods.

APPROACHES TO WASTE MINIMIZATION - Equalization, Neutralization, Volume

Reduction, Strength Reduction and Proportioning.

TOXICITY: Toxicity assays, Biomonitoring of Effluents, Toxicity tests– protocols, test

organisms, priority metals – their toxicity levels, decontamination/detoxification of toxic

waste streams.

TREATABILITY STUDIES: Bench-scale studies and its input to pilot scale studiesleading

to real scale implementation. Determination of kinetic coefficients.

PROCESS FLOW SCHEMES AND CHARACTERISTICS: Effects and Treatment

ofIndustrial Wastes from - Sugar & Distilleries, Pulp & Paper, Pharmaceuticals,

Tanneries, Food processing, Textile, Fertilizer, Steel & Dairy Industries.

4R APPROACH – need, wastewater reduction, reclamation, reuse & recycle applications,

zero discharge concept.

TEXT BOOKS

Nemerow, N.L., (1982), “ Liquid Waste of Industry- Theories, Practice and

Treatment”, Addison Wesley

Rao, M.N.,and Datta, A.K., (1987), “ Wastewater Treatment”, Oxford and IBM

Publishers

REFERENCES

Mahajan, S.P., (1987), “Pollution Control in Process industry”, TMH Co.

Metcalf and Eddy inc, (2003): “ Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and Reuse” , 4TH Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., Ltd.,

NATURAL RESOURCES’ MANAGEMENT (ELECTIVE IV)

Subject Code : EV 831 CIE : 50 Hours / Week : 4 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100 Natural resources Classification, Resources Appraisal, Resource problem, Renewable resources flow, destruction versus conservation Forest Resources Uses, Ecological and economic significance, types and management, forest resources of the world and India, deforestation and its impact and solution Water Resources Hydrologic cycle, global and national water resources, demand and distribution, Management of water resources, Environmental Impact of large dams, River water disputes, water pollution problems Mineral Resources Exploration, causes for depletion, environmental impacts and conservation measures. Food Resources World food production and problems, food security, agri production, live stock production, modern agri practices, use of pesticides and fertilizers – environmental impact, environmental limits of increasing food production, sustainable agriculture Energy Resources Energy resources, world energy demand, Indian resources, renewable, alternate / non-conventional energy resources – solar, tidal, wind, geothermal, hydel, hydrogen, biomass , nuclear, wave (ocean) Land Resources Land as a resource, soils – types and degradation- soil erosion and pollution, soil conservation Biodiversity Resources Genetic and species diversity, Ecosystem diversity, types ofecosystems- structure and function, symbiotic and synergic relationship, importance of biodiversity, value of biodiversity, hot-spots of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, conservation of biodiversity Environmental Legislation for resource management Legal frame work, organizations and institutions, acts promulgated by India – Wild Life Act, Biodiversity Conservation Act, Environmental (Protection) Act, Forest Act TEXT BOOKS

Anjaneyulu Y., (2004), “Introduction to Environmental Science”, B.S. Publications, Hyderabad

Misra S.P. and Pandey S.N., (2008), “Essential Environmental Studies”, Ane Book Publishers, New Delhi

ADVANCED ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (ELECTIVE IV)

Subject Code: EV 832 CIE Marks : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100

General: Different Terminologies, gases, reaction rates and rate coefficients,

stiffsystems.

Introduction: Structure of atmosphere and global emissions inventory.

Governingequations for atmospheric motion: equation of motion, continuity equation,

equation of state, Hydrostatic stability. Tropospheric photochemistry.Acid rain

chemistry.Dry and wet depositions.Atmospheric aerosols, nano particles and

health.Laws of thermodynamics and Atmospheric thermodynamics.

Chemistry of Stratospheric ozone depletion: Stratospheric ozone - mechanism

ofdepletion, Control strategies. Atmospheric boundary layer: Characteristics of atmospheric boundary layer,

depth,spectral description of turbulence, intensity, Reynolds stress parameter,

spectral density function, integral length scale, inertial sub-range and small scales.

Turbulent fluxes of momentum, turbulent fluxes of energy and water vapour, friction

velocity, surface roughness lengths, bulk aerodynamic equations for eddy diffusion,

Monin- Obukhov similarity theory.

Modelling: Modelling of climatic effects of anthropogenic aerosols: Models

forcarbonaceous and sulphate aerosols, Toomey effect. Time dependent two-

dimensional advection diffusion model for area source with variable wind velocity

and eddy diffusivity.

Urban air quality simulation modeling: Basic model application, model

composition,Transportation related modeling – street canyon models, line source

models, volume source models. Air quality simulation models for Quasi-Inert

pollutants – sulfur dioxide and particulate models, carbon monoxide models. Air

quality simulation models for photochemical pollutants – background, features of

photochemical air quality simulation models, model evaluation and validation.

Indoor air pollution: Indoor air quality (residences and industries), characterization

byuse of gadgets for monitoring and control, standards. Industrial ventilation

systems, hood geometry and design.

TEXT BOOKS

Jacobson, Z.A., (1999), “Fundamentals of Atmospheric Modeling”, Cambridge

Univ. Press.

Crawford Martin, (1980), “Air pollution Control Theory”, Tata Mc Graw Hill, New

Delhi.

REFERENCES

Stull, B., (1988), “Roland Boundary Layer Meteorology”, Kluwer Academic

Publishers.

Steve M. Hays. , Ronald V. Godbell, & Nicholas R. Ganick, (1995) , “Indoor air quality”, Tata McGraw Hill.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND EMISSION TRADING (ELECTIVE IV)

Subject Code: EV 833 CIE : 50 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Exam Marks : 100 Introduction: Earth’s climate, climate change, drivers of climate change 4

Climate models:Models for climate change, GCMs, RCMs, designing climate change experiments with climate models, climate change scenarios;

Sector models – water resources, Agricultural, forestry, energy, 10

Climate change impacts: Impacts of climate change on environment, human, agriculture and energy systems, coastal zone.

6

Vulnerability/adaptation: Need for vulnerability assessment; generic steps, approaches and tools of assessment; adaptation to climate change by various sectors

4

Mitigation: Mitigation measures for climate change

4

Climate change and India, impacts, sectoral and regional vulnerability in India, Evaluation of model simulation over India;

4

Emission trading Introduction to emission trading, evolution of emission trading and design features

Cost-effective permit markets, the role of transaction costs, the role of technical change, Consequences of emission trading

4

The spatial dimensions: difficulties in implementing an ambient permit system, possible alternatives, nature of evidence, borrowing, banking, and environmental target, Linking emissions and pollutant concentrations. Strategies for controlling seasonal or episodic peaks and allocation approaches

6

Market power: permit price manipulation, conceptual models, leveraging power between output and permit markets, mechanisms for controlling market power, programmatic design features that affect market power.

4

Monitoring and enforcement: Domestic and internationalenforcement process, economic enforcement, current enforcement practice, program effectiveness

4

TEXT BOOKS

Shukla, P.R., et al. (2004), “Climate Change and India: Vulnerability

Assessment and Adaptation” - Universities Press

Konrad Soyez, and HartmutGrabl ,(2008), “Basic Facts, Evaluation

and Technological Options” - Springer Publications

REFERENCES

Thomas H. Tietenberg ,(2006), “Emissions Trading: Principles and Practice”, REF Press Book

Noel D Nevers, (2000), “ Air Pollution Control Engineering”, McGraw Hill

International Editions, Civil Engineering Series, McGraw Hill

Wark K., Warner C.F., and Davis W.T., (1997), “Air Pollution – Its Origin and

Control”, Third Edition, Prentice Hall of India Publishers

WATER AND LAND POLLUTION – PREVENTION AND CONTROL (ELECTIVE IV)


Water Pollution

Fresh water availability, Water Quality Index, parameters influencing water quality

Sources of water pollutants – point and non-point sources, wastewater, industrial wastewater, storm water, atmospheric deposition Ecological Impact of water pollutants – ecosystems and processes, microbial ecology and ecology of water bodies Pollutants’ behaviour in natural water bodies – oxygen demanding water bodies, streams, lakes, estuaries and ocean Environmental risks – risk evaluation and relative risk Ground water pollution – natural contaminants, ground water pollutants and Sources, control aspects Thermal pollution – hydro power stations, industries Marine pollution – oil spills, toxic chemicals, domestic and industrial wastewater discharges, cleaning of oil pollution Land Pollution

Soil types and characteristics, Role of soil, indicators of soil pollution - sodium absorption

ratio (SAR), fertility loss, soil sickness

Sources of soil pollution – industrial wastes, domestic wastes, solid waste pollution,

chemical pollution, bacteriological pollution

Air quality impact on soil

Remediation & rehabilitation of contaminated soil – bioremediation, bio-leaching

TEXT BOOKS

Narayanan P, (2007), “Environmental Pollution – Principles, Analysis and

Control”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi

Anajaneyulu Y, (2004), “Introduction to Environmental Science”, B.S.

Publications, Hyderabad

REFERENCES

Chhatwal G.R., (1996), “Encyclopedia of Water Pollution”, Anmol Publications,

New Delhi

Mahida U.N., (1981), “Water Pollution and Disposal of Wastewater on Land”,

Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co., Ltd., New Delhi.

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