The Air Pollution course offers you the opportunity to gain an insight into a rapidly expanding sector that is vital to the future of the planet. The Growing global concern about climate change has driven demand for professionals trained in identifying and controlling sources of emissions, as well as in the implementation of air quality protection measures. Through a theoretical approach, you will learn to analyse sources of pollution and apply advanced sampling techniques, which are essential for any career in environmental science. This course will prepare you for tackling the challenges of industrial emissions, a field with a growing need for experts. By choosing this course, you will not only develop valuable skills, but you will also position yourself within a booming job market, actively contributing to environmental sustainability and playing your part in solving one of the most critical problems of our time.
Air pollution
Environment
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basics of air pollution and its impacts.
- Identify the main sources of atmospheric pollutants.
- To analyse sampling techniques for the detection of airborne pollutants.
- Assess air quality protection and control measures.
- To be familiar with the current regulations on industrial emissions.
- Implement strategies to reduce industrial emissions in the local area.
- Interpret sampling data to improve environmental management.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO AIR POLLUTION
The atmosphere
The problem of air pollution
Primary pollutants
Secondary pollutants and atmospheric chemistry
Models of the concentration and dispersion of pollutants in the atmosphere
TEACHING UNIT 2. EMITTING SOURCES AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
Natural and anthropogenic sources
Emission sampling techniques
Immission sampling techniques
Analysis of atmospheric pollutants
Air quality
TEACHING UNIT 3. ATMOSPHERIC PROTECTION MEASURES
Corrective actions: Removal of particulate contaminants I
Corrective actions: Removal of particulate matter II
Corrective actions: Removal of particulate pollutants III
Corrective actions: Removal of gaseous pollutants I
Corrective actions: Removal of gaseous pollutants II
TEACHING UNIT 4. INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS
Vehicle pollution
Waste incineration
CO₂ capture and storage (CCS)
Other forms of pollution
Carbon footprint