ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

• ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

  • a specialized field in civil engineering that aims to provide

  balance between the built and natural environment through sustainable infrastructure systems.

  It deals with the study of efficient water and energy use, water and wastewater quality control

  and management, solid and hazardous waste management, air quality management,

  sustainable resource management, green materials in engineered systems, geo-environmental

  engineering, disaster risk reduction and management, and design of sustainable buildings.
• SCOPE OF WORKS OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

  • Water Quality Control and Management

  • Water and Wastewater Treatment

  • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

  • Macro- and Microplastic Pollution

  • Geo-Environmental Engineering

  • Environmental Systems Engineering

  • Sustainable Buildings
• ENERGY ENGINEERING

  • The challenge of energy transition requires transdisciplinary skills that traditional engineering degrees do not offer. The main objective of this cycle of studies is to provide base training for design engineering professionals, with the ability to intervene in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with energy use.
• SKILLS OF ENERGY ENGINEERS

  • Ability to intervene in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and mitigation of

  environmental impacts associated with energy use

  • Understanding of the scientific principles underlying energy and sustainability issues

  • Ability to apply this understanding to the identification, formulation and solution of engineering

  problems using experimental, analytical or numerical methods

  • Awareness of economic, ethical, legal and public health aspects related to engineering practice.
• What is the goal of environmental engineering?

  Ensure sustainable use of resources
• What do environmental engineers study?

  Water, soil, and air pollution problems
• How do environmental engineers address pollution problems?

  By developing technical solutions
• What factors must environmental engineers consider when solving pollution problems?

  Legislative, economic, social, and political concerns
• Which type of engineers are particularly involved in water supply and sewerage?

  Civil engineers
• What activities do civil engineers engage in related to environmental engineering?

  Management of water quality and waste
• What is one of the roles of civil engineers in environmental engineering?

  Remediation of contaminated sites
• How does solid waste management relate to environmental engineering?

  It is part of managing environmental resources
• SKILLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

  • the planning, design, construction, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities in

  municipalities and industries,

  • modeling and analysis of surface water and groundwater quality,

  • design of soil and remediation systems,

  • planning of disposal and reuse of wastewater and sludges, and

  • the collection, transport, processing, recovery, and disposal of solid waste according to

  accepted engineering practices
• POLLUTION FROM CONSTRUCTION

  • The construction industry is major source of pollution, responsible for around 4% particulate

  emissions, more water pollution incidents than any other industry, and thousands of noise

  complaints every year.

  • Although construction activities also pollute the soil, the main areas of concern are: air, water

  and noise pollution
• What construction activities contribute to air pollution?

  Land clearing, diesel engines, demolition, burning
• Why do construction sites generate high levels of dust?

  Due to materials like concrete and wood
• How far can dust from construction sites carry?

  Over large distances for a long time
• What emissions are caused by diesel engines?

  Carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides
• What are noxious vapors found on construction sites?

  Vapors from oils, glues, and paints
• Which hazardous chemicals contribute to air pollution on construction sites?

  Oils, glues, thinners, and cleaners
• What is the impact of working with toxic materials on air quality?

  It contributes to overall air pollution
• WATER POLLUTION

  • Sources of water pollution on construction sites include: diesel and oil, paint, solvents, cleaners,

  and other harmful chemicals; and construction debris and dirt.

  • When land is cleared it caused soil erosion that leads to site-bearing run-off sediment pollution.

  Silt and soil that runs into natural waterways turn them turbid, which restricts sunlight filtration

  and destroys aquatic life.
• NOISE POLLUTION

  • Construction sites produce a lot of noise, mainly from vehicles, heavy equipment, and

  machinery, but also from people shouting and radios turned up too loud.

  • Excessive noise is not only annoying and distracting but also leads to hearing loss, high blood

  pressure, sleep disturbance, and extreme stress.

  • Research has shown that high noise levels disturb the natural cycles of animals and reduce

  their usable habitat.
• What is the first step to prevent pollution at construction sites?

  Prepare environmental risk assessments
• What specific measures can mitigate pollution risks in construction?

  • Minimize land disturbance
  • Maximize vegetation cover
  • Control dust with fine water sprays
  • Screen the site to stop dust spread
  • Cover skips and trucks with materials
  • Regularly inspect for spillages
• How can erosion and run-off be prevented at construction sites?

  By minimizing land disturbance and maximizing vegetation cover
• What method can be used to control dust at construction sites?

  Fine water sprays to dampen the site
• What can be used to stop dust from spreading on construction sites?

  Screening the whole site
• How should skips and trucks loaded with construction materials be managed?

  Cover them and damp down with low water levels
• Why is it important to regularly inspect piles of building materials?

  To check for spillages and prevent waterway contamination
• Where should building materials be located to prevent pollution?

  Where they will not be washed into waterways
• What type of paints should be used to prevent pollution from construction?

  Non-toxic paints
• Why is it important to segregate and tightly cover toxic substances on construction sites?

  To prevent spills and site contamination
• What should be done to drains on construction sites?

  Cover and protect all drains
• How should wastewater from site activities be managed?

  Collect in settlement tanks and screen
• What should be done with the remaining sludge after wastewater treatment?

  Dispose of according to environmental regulations
• What type of diesel oil should be used in construction vehicles?

  Low-sulfur diesel oil
• What technologies should be incorporated into vehicle engines to reduce pollution?

  Particulate filters and catalytic converters
• What is prohibited on construction sites to prevent pollution?

  No burning of materials
• How can noise pollution be reduced on construction sites?

  Use modern, quiet power tools and equipment