This module aims to familiarise the student with the sources, test methods and treatment of air, liquid and solid pollutants
Pollution: Overview of the main types and sources of pollution. Describe the techniques used to test for these.
Air: Air pollution: types, sources, sampling, testing techniques
Water: Waste water treatment, both municipal and industrial. Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.
Incineration / Landfill: Comparison of incineration and landfill and design to minimise environmental impact.
EMS: Environmental management systems and describe the process of an environmental audit.
Waste Minimisation: Describe the techniques used in industry to minimise waste generation in manufacturing plants.
