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GSE 829 – Pollution Control and Waste Management
2015 – S2 Evening
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Vladimir Strezov
Joanna Stewart Priestley
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
GSE803
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines scientific and engineering principles in managing waste, the industrial control of pollutant emissions, and options for cleaner industrial production. The unit introduces students to industrial environmental practices, industrial ecology and industrial environmental quality control. Note: permission to complete the unit without completion of GSE803 as a prerequisite will only be granted if the student has completed a science-based degree.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 1. Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Critical Literature Review | 40% | Week 9 |
| 4 take home exercises | 40% | Weekly |
| Presentation and Participation | 20% | Weeks 12 and 13 |
Critical Literature Review
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 40%
An assignment of 4,000 words in the form of a critical literature review on one of a range of set subjects. A thorough search and critical and comparative assessment of the relevant scientific and professional literature will be necessary. This assessment will review, assess and evaluate the scientific information in relation to technologies and environmental management.
The Assessment Task relates to the following learning outcomes:
- Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management.
- Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; assessments of the likely effectiveness; preparation of a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design; preparation an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; identifying the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance.
- Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
4 take home exercises
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 40%
Four (4) tutorial exercises will be distributed approximately fortnightly from the second week, based on lectures. Students must complete all 4. It is important that they are completed promptly following the lectures to reinforce the learning process.
Marks: 10 marks for each exercise; 40% of the total unit mark. Due: Weekly, ie. Exercise 1 (Week 3) due on Week 4. There will be some weeks with no exercises set.
Late exercises: Late penalties - 0.5 mark for each day of late submission. No exercise will be accepted two weeks after its due date.
The Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management
- Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to:
- making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required;
- make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems;
- prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems;
- prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems;
- identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 1. Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Presentation and Participation
Due: Weeks 12 and 13
Weighting: 20%
Students will be assigned to groups with individual topics in week 6 to work on the issues, opportunities and challenges of the practical application of technologies for pollution control and waste management.
The mark will consist of 10 % for group work and 10% for individual presentation and participation.
Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
- Apply understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to:
- making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required;
- make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems;
- prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems;
- prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems;
- identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Delivery and Resources
There is no set text for this unit. The following lists some useful references.
A. Books
Some standard texts and handbooks are often helpful starting points:
- Environmental Protection:
- Corbitt R 1999 Standard handbook of environmental engineering McGraw Hill, New York. (TD145 .S72/1999)*
- Kiely G 1996 Environmental engineering McGraw Hill, New York.
- Manahan S 2000 Environmental chemistry (4-7th ed.), Lewis, Chelsea. (TD193 .M36/2000)*
- Lewis R 1994 Sax's Dangerous properties of industrial materials: Encyclopedia of chemical technology 1993 update. 8th ed. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. (T55.3.H3.L4852/1994, Reference Collection)
- Air Pollution:
- Buonicore A & Davis W 1992 Air pollution engineering manual Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York. (TD889 .A39/1992)*
- Water Pollution:
- Eckenfelder W 1989 Industrial water pollution control McGraw Hill, New York.
- Tchobanoglous G & Burton FL 1991 Wastewater engineering: treatment, disposal and reuse Metcalf & Eddy McGraw Hill, New York. (1985 edition at TD645 .M57)*
- Noise
- Brüel & Kjaer 1986 Noise control: principles and practice Naerum:Brüel & Kjaer, Denmark. (TD892 .N62)*
- Waste
- Tchobanoglous G, Theisen H & Eliassen R 1977 Solid wastes: engineering principles and practice McGraw Hill, New York.
- Manahan S 1990 Hazardous waste chemistry, toxicology, and treatment Lewis, Chelsea. (TD1030 .M37/1990)*
Some of these texts have more recent editions.
Books of more general interest
An Australian book which shows how chemistry is involved in modern society is:
Selinger B 2000 Chemistry in the Marketplace (5th ed.) Allen & Unwin.
An environmental chemistry textbook prepared for Australian HSC students is:
Laidler G Environmental Chemistry: an Australian Perspective (a secondary school text).
Students who consider their background in chemistry to be weak may wish to consult basic chemistry texts which emphasise environmental matters. Examples of these may be found in the Library. Two text books which are currently used as first year texts are:
Smith R., Conquering Chemistry.
Zumdahl S., Chemistry.
B. Journals
There are now so many professional journals in this area that naming has real limitations. With that qualification, a few are mentioned here as likely starting sources for scientific and technical information:
Professional literature (journals):
- Australian:
- Clean Air & Environmental Quality (CASANZ)
- Water (AWA)
- International:
- Chemosphere (toxics)
- Environmental Pollution
- Environmental Science & Technology
- Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (air)
- Journal of Cleaner Production
- Journal of Environmental Engineering (water)
- Journal of Water Environment Federation
- Waste Management
- Water Science and Technology
General journals
- Ecos
- Ambio
- Environment
- General science magazines:
Search, Science, Nature, New Scientist, Scientific American.
Other sources
A large amount of information, including technical information, is now available on public web sites - mainly government sites – both in Australian and overseas. Some areas to search include:
- Environment Australia
- National Pollutant Inventory
- Australian state Environment Protection Authorities
- US Environmental Protection Agency
- Environment Canada
Some useful internet addresses
National
National Environment Protection Council http://www.nepc.gov.au/
Commonwealth
Environment Australia (Commonwealth) http://www.erin.gov.au/
National Pollutant Inventory http://www.environment.gov.au/epg/npi/
Natural Heritage Trust (Commonwealth) http://www.nht.gov.au/
State
EPA (NSW) http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/
EPA (Vic) http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/
Dept of Environment and Heritage (Qld) http://www.env.qld.gov.au/
Dept of Environment (Tas) http://www.delm.tas.gov.au/
EPA (SA) http://www.epa.sa.gov.au/
Environment Department (WA) http://www.environ.wa.gov.au/
International
World Bank http://www.worldbank.org/
Environment Canada http://www.ec.gc.ca/
UK Environmental Agency http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk
US Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/
Unit Schedule
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Date |
Topics |
Lecturer |
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29th July |
Unit overview Introduction to Environmental Pollution Regulatory aspects |
J Stewart Priestley |
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5th August |
Stoichiometry Gas laws Acidity & oxidation/reduction Biochemical reactions |
J Stewart Priestley |
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12th August |
Emissions from combustion Dispersion Stack height Greenhouse gas emissions |
V Strezov |
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19th August |
Particles and pollution Fluid flow Dust Particle control |
V Strezov |
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26th August |
Noise and vibrations Noise abatement Fugitive emissions Ventilation Odour control |
J Stewart Priestley |
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2nd September |
Sewage collection Trade waste Water treatment for process use Effluent treatment Stormwater management |
J Stewart Priestley |
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9th September |
Soils and waste management Solid waste generation and disposal Toxic waste handling and disposal |
V Strezov |
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Mid-SEMESTER BREAK
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30th September |
Scenario Practical Exercise |
J Stewart Priestley |
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7th October |
Industrial ecology Risk assessment Risk management Due Diligence Assignment due |
J Stewart Priestley |
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14th October |
Visit to Macarthur waste recovery park and St. Mary’s recycling plant. |
V Strezov |
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21st October |
Environmental Management Systems Environmental Auditing Monitoring and Regulations |
J Stewart Priestley |
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28th October |
Presentation of group work projects #1 |
J Stewart Priestley |
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4th November |
Presentation of group work projects #2 |
J Stewart Priestley |
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PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Literature Review
- 4 take home exercises
- Presentation and Participation
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Literature Review
- 4 take home exercises
- Presentation and Participation
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 1. Understand the basic scientific and technical principles involved in air, water and noise pollution control and waste management
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Literature Review
- 4 take home exercises
- Presentation and Participation
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Literature Review
- 4 take home exercises
- Presentation and Participation
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Assessment tasks
- Critical Literature Review
- 4 take home exercises
- Presentation and Participation
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- 2. Apply this understanding of pollution control techniques and equipment and waste management systems to: o making preliminary assessments of where such techniques, equipment or systems are likely to be required; o make preliminary assessments of the likely effectiveness of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare a brief, in terms of desired outcomes, for the expert design of such techniques, equipment or systems; o prepare an outline management plan for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of such techniques, equipment or systems; o identify the likely types of risks encountered in the operation, maintenance and monitoring and specify audit requirements for periodic checking of environmental performance
- 3. Appreciate the requirements for corporate capital and operating inputs for effective pollution control and waste management.
- 4. Know of the essential regulatory requirements for pollution control and waste management systems.
- 5. Critically analyse pollution control and waste matters for management, specialist and public audiences and express findings in clear and cogent reports.
Assessment tasks
- 4 take home exercises
- Presentation and Participation