Introduction to Environmental Engineering

CE 3152 -Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering

Environment is .

Why do you need to be concerned about the environment ?

The Earth is like a Space Shuttle!

Earth is travelling at very high speed around the sun There are resources on earth for us to use during our journey - water, air, soil, minerals, plants and animals But we can not get anything from outside, except the suns light energy

We have to be concerned, because of:

Environmental Degradation
Loss of productive landdue to housing, roads, reservoirs Soil erosion Water-logging De-forestation

Environmental Pollution
Water Pollution Air Pollution Noise Soil Pollution

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Environmental Engineering
Concerns about the impact of Human Activities on the Natural Environment have stimulated a new area of Engineering known as Environmental Engineering.

Environmental Engineers combine their knowledge of the natural, social and physical sciences to analyze and improve the interaction between society, technology and the environment.

Environmental Engineering is:

A Profession striving to Balance Development and the Environment by providing the technological inputs for Sustainability. We look at Human Welfare Industrial Development, and Environmental Protection

Responsibilities of The Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Water Supply and Sanitation

Water Pollution Control

Air Quality and Noise Control

Solid Waste Management

Drinking Water Supply

Objective Provide Safe Drinking Water in Adequate Quantity at Accessible Points

Functions of the Engineer

1.

Planning & Design of Water Supply Schemes

2.
3. 4. 5.

Construction
Operation

Maintenance
Monitoring of water quality

Existing Greater Colombo Water Supply System

Church Hill

Ref drg for distribution from Church Hill Kelani Ganga

Govt Fac. Pet. Co Stanley P.P. Kotikawatta Megoda Kolonnawa etc.

River Intake

Biyagama EPZ

Labugama TP

Elie House

Kaduwela Tower

TP
Kaduwela

S - Tower
Maliga kanda

Ambatale
TP &Pump House
Moragasmulla Tower G2

Kalatuwawa
Panagoda Homagama Mattegoda Rukmalgama Battaramulla Pitakotte Booster Gotatuwa Pannipitiya Yower

Weragoda Tower G0

Kolonnawa Tower G1

Kolonna wa

Kohuwala Tower G9 Mirihana Tower G8 Pagoda Tower G3 Jayawadanagama

Jubilee Dehiwala Dehiwala G4-1 G4-2

Dehiwala Tower G10 Pelanwatta

Pannipitiya

J'pura Hospital Zoysapura Moratuwa Tower G6

Maharag ama

Maharagama Tower

Moratu wa G5

Piliyandala Tower Panadu ra G7 Panadura Tower G12

W. J. De Silva 14/03/98

GREATER COLOMBO WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

( A simplyfied version )

From Kalutara

Wastewater Disposal
Objective Disposal of Wastewater without harming the environment Functions of the Engineer 1. Human Wastewater Disposal Design & maintenance of sewer systems Design, operation and maintenance of treatment plants 2. Industrial Wastewater Disposal Waste Minimization Design of wastewater treatment plant Operation and maintenance of disposal systems

Water pollution control and restoration

Objectives
1. 2.

Prevent deterioration of water bodies Restoration of polluted water bodies

Functions of the Engineer

1.

Treatment of wastewater before discharging to water bodies

2.
3.

Water quality monitoring

Development of models for studying pollution Remedial actions for polluted water bodies

4.

Air Pollution Control Objective Prevention of pollution of air by controlling emission of harmful substances to the atmosphere. Functions of the Engineer
1.

Design, operation and maintenance of air pollution control devices

Development of models to study behavior of pollutants.

2.

Noise and vibration control

Objective
Reduction of environmental noise and vibration due to various activities Functions of the Engineer Measurement & control of noise and vibration from industries, traffic, generators etc.

Solid and hazardous Waste Management

Objectives
1. 2.

Reduction, recycling and reuse of waste

Proper disposal of waste without polluting the environment

Functions of the Engineer

1.

Find methods of reduction of solid and hazardous waste generation Collection and transport of waste Design, construction, operation and maintenance of disposal facilities Recycling of waste products

2. 3.

4.

Opportunities
Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation
1. 2.

National Water Supply and Drainage Board Local authorities-Municipal Councils, Urban Councils Ministry of Housing & Urban Development Non Governmental Organizations World Bank, ADB & other funding agencies Local authorities -Municipal Councils, Urban Councils, Pradeshiya Sabhas

3. 4. 5.

Environmental Pollution Control

1.

2.
3.

Industries
Consultancy Firms

 Environmental pollution control & solid and hazardous waste management 1. Research Organizations 2. Central Environmental Authority, BOI 3. Ministry of Forestry & Environment 4. Provincial Councils 5. Industries 6. Consultancy firms Environmental Impact Assessments and Project Appraisal
1.

Development Banks NDB, DFCC, etc. Funding agencies Consultancy firms

2. 3.

OUR CURRICULUM

Seme ster

Module Code

Module Name Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering Environmental Engineering

Cat eg ory

Lecture s hrs/we ek

Lab/ Assignmen ts hrs/weeks

Credits

GPA

NG PA

CE3152

1.5

3/2

2.0

7 8

CE4052 CE4552

C E

2.5 2.5

3/2 3/2

3.0 3.0

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Environmental Impact Assessment

CE4562

2.0

3/1

3.0

Module Objectives

To encourage students to appreciate the value of natural resources and be sensitive about the consequences of human activities on the natural and social environment. To develop a sense of responsibility in the use of natural resources, and be able to provide conceptual solutions for control of environmental pollution. To provide students an understanding of the role of Civil Engineers in the mitigation of impacts of development activities on the natural and social environment

Learning Outcomes

To be able to convince a client about the need for conservation of resources in a project to be undertaken. To be able to analyze a given scenario based on key environmental concepts and to propose solutions to environment-related problems such as water, air and soil pollution. To be able to assess the magnitude of environmental consequences related to human activities and propose mitigatory actions.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to Environmental Engineering Principles of Ecology, Resource constraints and threats to Earths life support system Sustainability and development, Risk assessment, Global environmental issues Environmental Quality Pollution in Surface and Ground Water and its control Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Air Pollution and Noise Control Environmental Impact Assessment

Conclusion
So you see, you can make a definite contribution to the improvement of life on earth by being a Civil Engineer. You may not become an Environmental Engineer, but please remember that your actions have an effect on the future of the Earth, and you can contribute by being thoughtful about your responsibility in Protecting the Environment.