Topic |
Sub-topic |
1. Introduction to atmospheric pollution. |
Introduction. Selection of the best treatment technologies based on the type and source of pollutants. |
2. Introduction to air pollution control and waste gas treatment. |
Classification of the different technologies and their range of application. |
3. Technologies for particulate matter removal. |
Description of technologies for particulate matter removal. Design equations. |
4. Technologies for the removal of gases and vapors: Physical/chemical treatments. |
Description of physical/chemical and thermal processes for the treatment of polluted gases and vapors. Design equations. |
5. Bioprocesses for the treatment of polluted gases y vapors. |
Description of bioreactors for the treatment of polluted gases and vapors. Design equations. |
6. Innovative technologies and technologies under development. |
Description of innovative treatment technologies. Design equations. |
7. Introduction to soil contamination. Containment techniques. |
Introduction. Containment techniques: physical barriers, chemical barriers and sealing. |
8. Confinment techniques. |
Physical/chemical stabilization, solidification and vitrification. |
9. Soil remediation technologies: biological treatments.
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Bioremediation, phytoremediation, biopiles.
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10. Soil remediation technologies: Physical/chemical and thermal treatments. |
Washing, flushing, soil vapor extraction, soil venting, electroremediation.
Incineration, thermal desorption, pyrolisis.
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11. Soil remediation technologies: combined treatments. |
Combined treatments. |
12. Introduction to waste management. Agricultural waste. |
Valorization and management of agricultural waste for its use as fertilizer. Minimization of the environmental impact of manure. |
13. Anaerobic waste treatment. |
Anaerobic waste treatment. |