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Energy, Emissions and Pollution Control (CHEN90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Gabriel da Silva
Email: gdasilva@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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Energy production and industrial activity produces chemical air pollutants that, in the absence of controls, create unsafe air, degrade the ozone layer, and heat our planet. This subject teaches students about the processes that lead to the formation of air pollutants, the mechanisms responsible for their transport and transformation in the environment, and the technological and regulatory options available for their control and abatement.
Earth’s atmosphere as a chemical reactor, interpreted in terms of material and energy balances, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena. Important air pollutants, including CO2, NOx, SOx, VOCs, particulate matter, halogenated compounds, and air toxics. Global impacts of air pollutants on human health and the environment. Mechanisms of air pollution formation and release. Engineering controls and regulatory abatement mechanisms for air pollution.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Describe Earth's atmosphere in terms of fundamental chemical engineering principles
- Define key air pollutants and their effects on human health and the planet
- Describe how pollutants are made during combustion processes that produce energy
- Design appropriate pollution control equipment and strategies
- Be cognisant of policies and regulations for pollution control.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- Understand the principles of sustainable design and development.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
An undergraduate degree in science or engineering
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Four homework assignments, requiring around 12 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 2 to Week 12 | 10% |
A group presentation of approximately 15 minutes per person, requiring around 30 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 8 | 25% |
A written group assignment, requiring around 30 hours of work. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 4 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 25% |
One written closed book examination. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 to 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Gabriel da Silva Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 × 1-hour lectures and 11 × 1-hour tutorials in the semester Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Gabriel da Silva
Email: gdasilva@unimelb.edu.au
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024