ANNA UNIVERSITY :: CHENNAI

AFFILIATED COLLEGES
REGULATIONS – 2017
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
M. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs) :

I. To provide the Engineering graduates with technical expertise in environmental
engineering which will enable them to have a career and professional accomplishment in
the public or private sector.
II. Address the complexities of real life Environmental E ngineering problems related to water
supply, sewerage, sewage treatment, waste management, environmental impact
assessment, industrial pollution prevention and control.
III. Identify, formulate, analyze, develop processes and technologies to meet desired
environmental protection needs of society and formulate solutions that are technically
sound, economically feasible, and socially acceptable.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs):

By the time of their graduation, the students are expected :

1. To identify, formulate, and solve environmental engineering problems using the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for environmental engineering practice
2. To design systems, processes and equipment for control and remediation of water, air, and
soil quality environment within realistic constraints of economic affordability and social
acceptability
3. To assess the potential environmental impacts of development projects and design
mitigation measures
4. To have basic knowledge about environment protection and operation of pollution control
devices
5. To design and conduct experiments, as well as interpret data and communicate effectively
6. To function in multi-disciplinary teams and understand the ethical and professional
responsibility
7. To find professional level employment as Environmental Engineers or pursue higher
studies
8. To have a knowledge of contemporary environmental issues and an ability to engage in
life-long learning

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Programme Programme Outcomes
Educational
Objectives
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8
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II
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III 

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 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8
Statistical Methods for Engineers 
Environmental Chemistry  
Environmental Microbiology 
Design of Physico-Chemical Treatment
SEM I    
Systems
Transport of water and wastewater   
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory  
Environmental Microbiology Laboratory  
YEAR 1

Design of Biological Treatment Systems  

Industrial Wastewater Management    
Air and Noise Pollution Control Engineering   
Professional Elective I
SEM II Professional Elective II 
Professional Elective III
Seminar 
Environmental Processes Monitoring
 
Laboratory
Environmental Impact Assessment   
Professional Elective IV
YEAR 2

SEM III Professional Elective V 

Project Work Phase I   
Industrial Training (2 weeks )
SEM IV Project Work Phase II     

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 ANNA UNIVERSITY:: CHENNAI
AFFILIATED COLLEGES
M.E. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS – 2017
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM
CURRICULA AND SYLLABI
SEMESTER I
COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. MA5165 Statistical Methods for FC 4 4 0 0 4
Engineers
2. EV5101 Environmental FC 3 3 0 0 3
Chemistry
3. EV5102 Environmental FC 3 3 0 0 3
Microbiology
4. EV5103 Design of Physico- PC 3 3 0 0 3
Chemical Treatment
Systems
5. EV5104 Transport Of Water And PC 3 3 0 0 3
Wastewater
PRACTICAL
6. EV5111 Environmental FC 4 0 0 4 2
Chemistry Laboratory
7. EV5112 Environmental FC 4 0 0 4 2
Microbiology Laboratory
TOTAL 24 16 0 8 20
SEMESTER II
COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. EV5201 Design of Biological PC 3 3 0 0 3
Treatment Systems
2. EV5202 Industrial Wastewater PC 3 3 0 0 3
Management
3. EV5203 Air and Noise Pollution PC 3 3 0 0 3
Control Engineering
4. Professional Elective I PE 3 3 0 0 3
5. Professional Elective II PE 3 3 0 0 3
6. Professional Elective III PE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
7. EV5211 Environmental PC 6 0 0 6 3
Processes Monitoring
Laboratory
8. EV5212 Seminar EEC 2 0 0 2 1
TOTAL 26 18 0 8 22

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 SEMESTER III

COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
THEORY
1. EV5301 Environmental Impact PC 3 3 0 0 3
Assessment
2. Professional Elective IV PE 3 3 0 0 3
3. Professional Elective V PE 3 3 0 0 3
PRACTICAL
4. EV5311 Industrial Training EEC - - - - 1
(2 weeks )
5. EV5312 Project Work (Phase I) EEC 12 0 0 12 6
TOTAL 21 9 0 12 16

SEMESTER IV

COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
PRACTICAL
1. EV5411 Project Work (Phase II) EEC 24 0 0 24 12
TOTAL 24 0 0 24 12

TOTAL NO. OF CREDITS: 70

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 FOUNDATION COURSES (FC)

COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
1. MA5165 Statistical Methods for FC 4 4 0 0 4
Engineers
2. EV5101 Environmental FC 3 3 0 0 3
Chemistry
3. EV5102 Environmental FC 3 3 0 0 3
Microbiology
4. EV5111 Environmental FC 4 0 0 4 2
Chemistry Laboratory
5. EV5112 Environmental FC 4 0 0 4 2
Microbiology
Laboratory

PROFESSIONAL CORE (PC)

COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
1. EV5103 Design of Physico- PC 3 3 0 0 3
Chemical Treatment
Systems
2. EV5104 Transport of Water PC 3 3 0 0 3
and Wastewater
3. EV5201 Design of Biological PC 3 3 0 0 3
Treatment Systems
4. EV5202 Industrial Wastewater PC 3 3 0 0 3
Management
5. EV5203 Air Pollution Control PC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
6. EV5211 Environmental PC 6 0 0 6 3
Processes Monitoring
Laboratory
7. EV5301 Environmental Impact PC 3 3 0 0 3
Assessment

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 PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES
SEMESTER II
ELECTIVE I, II & III

COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
1. EV5001 Ecological PE 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
2. EV5002 Solid and Hazardous PE 3 3 0 0 3
Waste Management
3. EV5003 Operation and PE 3 3 0 0 3
Maintenance of
Treatment Systems
4. EV5004 Environmental Policy PE 3 3 0 0 3
and Legislation
5. EV5005 Environmental PE 3 3 0 0 3
Quality Monitoring
6. EV5006 Climate change and PE 3 3 0 0 3
adaptation
7. EV5091 Marine Pollution and PE 3 3 0 0 3
Control

SEMESTER III
ELECTIVE IV & V
COURSE CONTACT
S.No COURSE TITLE CATEGORY L T P C
CODE PERIODS
1. EV5007 Air and Water Quality PE 3 3 0 0 3
Modeling
2. EV5008 Membrane Separation PE 3 3 0 0 3
for Water and
Wastewater
Treatment
3. EV5009 Computing PE 3 3 0 0 3
Techniques in
Environmental
Engineering
4. EV5010 Landfill Engineering PE 3 3 0 0 3
and Remediation
Technology
5. EV5011 Environmental Risk PE 3 3 0 0 3
Assessment
6. EV5012 Remote Sensing and PE 3 3 0 0 3
GIS Applications in
Environmental
Management

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 EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCEMENT COURSES (EEC)

S.No COURSE COURSE TITLE CATEGORY CONTACT L T P C

CODE PERIODS
1. EV5212 Seminar EEC 2 0 0 2 1
2. EV5311 Industrial Training EEC - - - - 1
(2 weeks )
3. EV5312 Project Work EEC 12 0 0 12 6
(Phase I)
4. EV5411 Project Work EEC 24 0 0 24 12
(Phase II)

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MA5165 STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS L T P C
4 0 0 4

OBJECTIVES :
 This course is designed to provide the solid foundation on topics in various statistical
methods which form the basis for many other areas in the mathematical sciences including
statistics, modern optimization methods and risk modeling. It is framed to address the
issues and the principles of estimation theory, testing of hypothesis, correlation and
regression, design of experiments and multivariate analysis.

UNIT I ESTIMATION THEORY 12

Estimators: Unbiasedness, Consistency, Efficiency and sufficiency – Maximum likelihood
estimation – Method of moments.

UNIT II TESTING OF HYPOTHESIS 12

Sampling distributions - Small and large samples -Tests based on Normal, t, Chi square, and F
distributions for testing of means, variance and proportions – Analysis of
r x c tables – Goodness of fit.

UNIT III CORRELATION AND REGRESSION 12

Multiple and partial correlation – Method of least squares – Plane of regression – Properties of
residuals – Coefficient of multiple correlation – Coefficient of partial correlation – Multiple
correlation with total and partial correlations – Regression and partial correlations in terms of lower
order co - efficient.

UNIT IV DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS 12

Analysis of variance – One way and two way classifications – Completely randomized design –
Randomized block design – Latin square design - 22 Factorial design.

UNIT V MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS 12

Random vectors and matrices – Mean vectors and covariance matrices – Multivariate normal
density and its properties – Principal components : Population principal components – Principal
components from standardized variables.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES :
After completing this course, students should demonstrate competency in the following topics:
 Consistency, efficiency and unbiasedness of estimators, method of maximum likelihood
estimation and Central Limit Theorem.
 Use statistical tests in testing hypotheses on data.
 Concept of linear regression, correlation, and its applications.
 List the guidelines for designing experiments and recognize the key historical figures in
Design of Experiments.
 Perform exploratory analysis of multivariate data, such as multivariate normal density,
calculating descriptive statistics, testing for multivariate normality.

The students should have the ability to use the appropriate and relevant, fundamental and applied
mathematical and statistical knowledge, methodologies and modern computational tools.

REFERENCES :
1. Gupta.S.C., and Kapoor, V.K., “Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics”, Sultan Chand
and Sons, 11th Edition, 2002.
2. Jay L. Devore, “Probability and statistics for Engineering and the Sciences”, 8th Edition,
Cengage Learning, 2014.

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 3. Johnson, R.A. and Wichern, D. W. “Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis”, Pearson
Education, Asia, 6th Edition, 2007.
4. Johnson, R.A., Miller, I and Freund J., "Miller and Freund’s Probability and Statistics for
Engineers", Pearson Education, Asia, 8th Edition, 2015.
5. Rice, J.A. "Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis", 3rd Edition, Cengage Learning,
2015.

EV5101 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY L T PC

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To educate the students in the area of water, air and soil chemistry
 To impart knowledge on the transformation of chemicals in the environment

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Stoichiometry and mass balance-Chemical equilibria, acid base, solubility product(Ksp) ,heavy
metal precipitation, amphoteric hydroxides, CO2 solubility in water and species distribution
– Chemical kinetics , First order- 12 Principles of green chemistry.

UNIT II AQUATIC CHEMISTRY 9

Water quality parameters- environmental significance and determination; Fate of chemicals in
aquatic environment, volatilization, partitioning, hydrolysis, photochemical transformation–
Degradation of synthetic chemicals-Metals, complex formation, oxidation and reduction , pE – pH
diagrams, redox zones – sorption- Colloids, electrical properties, double layer theory,
environmental significance of colloids, coagulation .

UNIT II ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY 9

Atmospheric structure –-chemical and photochemical reactions – photochemical smog. Ozone
layer depletion – greenhouse gases and global warming, CO2 capture and sequestration – Acid
rain- origin and composition of particulates. Air quality parameters-effects and determination.

UNIT IV SOIL CHEMISTRY 9

Nature and composition of soil-Clays- cation exchange capacity-acid base and ion-
exchange reactions in soil – Agricultural chemicals in soil-Reclamation of contaminated land; salt
by leaching- Heavy metals by electrokinetic remediation.

UNIT V ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS 9

Heavy metals-Chemical speciation –Speciation of Hg &As- Organic chemicals- Pesticides,
Dioxins, PCBs ,PAHs and endocrine disruptors and their Toxicity- Nano materials, CNT, titania,
composites ,environmental applications.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Students will gain competency in solving environmental issues of chemicals based
Pollution
 Able to determine chemicals need calculations for treatment purpose Ability to identify
contaminating chemicals

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REFERENCES:
1. Colin Baird„ Environmental Chemistry‟, Freeman and company, New York,
5th Edition,2012.
2. Manahan, S.E., "Environmental Chemistry", Ninth Edition, CRC press, 2009.
3. Ronald A. Hites ,"Elements of Environmental Chemistry", Wiley, 2 nd Edition,2012.
4. Sawyer, C.N., Mac Carty, P.L. and Parkin, G.F., "Chemistry for Environmental
Engineering and Science", Tata McGraw – Hill, Fifth edition, New Delhi 2003.

EV5102 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY LT P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 The course provides a basic understanding on microbiology relevant to environmental
engineering for candidates with little prior knowledge of the subject.
 The morphology, behavior and biochemistry of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and
algae are outlined.
 The microbiology of wastewater, sewage sludge and solid waste treatment processes
is also provided. Aspects on nutrient removal and the transmission of disease causing
organisms are also covered.
 An exposure to toxicology due to industrial products and byproducts are also covered.

UNIT I CLASSIFICATION AND CHARACTERISTICS 7

Classification of microorganisms – prokaryotic, eukaryotic, cell structure, characteristics,
Preservation of microorganisms, DNA, RNA, replication, Recombinant DNA technology.

UNIT II MICROBES AND NUTRIENT CYCLES 10

Distribution of microorganisms – Distribution / diversity of Microorganisms – fresh and marine,
terrestrial – microbes in surface soil, Air – outdoor and Indoor, aerosols, bio safety in Laboratory –
Extreme Environment – archae bacteria – Significance in water supplies – problems and control.
Transmissible diseases. Biogeochemical cycles-----Hydrological - Nitrogen, Carbon, Phosphorus,
Sulphur, Cycle – Role of Microorganism in nutrient cycle.

UNIT III METABOLISM OF MICROORGANISMS 9

Nutrition and metabolism in microorganisms, growth phases, carbohydrate, protein, lipid
metabolism – respiration, aerobic and anaerobic-fermentation, glycolysis, Kreb‟s cycle, hexose
monophosphate pathway, electron transport system, oxidative phosphorylation, environmental
factors, enzymes, Bioenergetics.

UNIT IV PATHOGENS IN WASTEWATER 10

Introduction to Water Borne pathogens and Parasites and their effects on Human, Animal and
Plant health, Transmission of pathogens – Bacterial, Viral, Protozoan, and Helminths, Indicator
organisms of water – Coli forms - total coli forms, E-coli, Streptococcus, Clostridium,
Concentration and detection of virus. Control of microorganisms; Microbiology of biological
treatment processes – aerobic and anaerobic, -oxidation, β-oxidation, nitrification and
denitrification, eutrophication. Nutrients Removal – BOD, Nitrogen, Phosphate. Microbiology of
Sewage Sludge.

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UNIT V TOXICOLOGY 9
Ecotoxicology – toxicants and toxicity, Factors influencing toxicity. Effects – acute, chronic,
Test organisms – toxicity testing, Bioconcentration – Bioaccumulation, biomagnification, bioassay,
biomonitoring, bioleaching.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 The candidate at the end of the course will have a basic understanding on the
basics of microbiology and their diversity and on the genetic material in the living cell.
 The candidate would be able to understand and describe the type of microorganisms in the
environment and the role of microorganisms in the cycling of nutrients in an ecosystem.
 The candidate would have understood the role microbial metabolism in a wastewater
treatment plant.
 The candidate would know the role of microorganisms in a contaminated water and the
diseases caused.
 The candidate has the ability to conduct and test the toxicity due to various natural and
synthetic products in the environment.

REFERENCES:
1. Frank C. Lu and Sam Kacew, LU‟s Basic Toxicology, Taylor & Francis, London 5th Ed,
2003.
2. Grerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine and L. Case. Microbiology: An Introduction.
Benjamin Cummings, U.S.A. 2004
3. Hurst, C.J. Manual of "Environmental Microbiology". 3rd Edition. ASM PRESS,
Washington, D.C. ISBN 1-55581 - 199 - X.2007
4. Prescott, L.M., Harley, J.P. and Klein, D.A. Microbiology. McGraw Hill, Newyork 2006.
5. Stanley E. Manahan, "Environmental Science and Technology", Lewis Publishers.2000
6. SVS. Rana, "Essentials of Ecology and Environmental Science", 3rd revised Edition,
Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, 2007.

EV5103 DESIGN OF PHYSICO- CHEMICAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS LT PC

3 00 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To educate the students on the principles and process designs of various treatment
systems for water and wastewater and students should gain competency in the process
employed in design of treatment systems and the components comprising such systems,
leading to the selection of specific process.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 5
Pollutants in water and wastewater–characteristics, Standards for performance-Significance of
physico-chemical treatment–Selection criteria-types of reactor-reactor selection-batch-continuous
type-kinetics

UNIT II TREATMENT PRINCIPLES 10

Physical treatment- Screening –Mixing, Equalization –Sedimentation – Filtration – Evaporation–
Incineration–gas transfer–mass transfer coefficient Adsorption–Isotherms–Membrane separation,
Reverse Osmosis, nano filtration, ultra filtration and hyper filtration electro dialysis, distillation–
stripping and crystallization– Recent Advances.
Principles of Chemical treatment– Coagulation flocculation–Precipitation– flotation solidification
and stabilization–Disinfection, Ion exchange, Electrolytic methods, Solvent extraction–advanced
oxidation/reduction– Recent Trends
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UNIT III DESIGN OF MUNICIPAL WATER TREATMENT PLANTS 10
Selection of Treatment–Design of municipal water treatment plant units–Aerators–chemical
feeding–Flocculation–clarifier–tube settling–filters–Rapid sand filters, slow sand filter, pressure
filter, dual media Disinfection-Displacement and gaseous type-Flow charts–Layouts–Hydraulic
Profile ,PID-construction and O&M aspects–case studies, Residue management–Up gradation of
existing plants – Recent Trends.

UNIT IV DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT PLANTS 10

Design of Industrial Water Treatment Units-Selection of process–Design of softeners–De
mineralisers–Reverse osmosis plants–Flow charts–Layouts–Hydraulic Profile, PID-construction
and O&M aspects–case studies, Residue management–Up gradation of existing plants
–Recent Trends.

UNIT V DESIGN OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS 10

Design of municipal wastewater treatment units-screens-detritors-grit chamber-settling tanks-
sludge thickening - sludge dewatering systems - sludge drying beds - Design of Industrial
Wastewater Treatment Units - Equalization - Neutralization - Chemical Feeding Devices – mixers -
floatation units - oil skimmer Flowcharts – Layouts – Hydraulic Profile, PID, construction and O&M
aspects – case studies, Retrofitting - Residue management – Up gradation of existing plants –
Recent Trends.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Able to develop conceptual schematics required for the treatment of water and wastewater
and an
 Ability to translate pertinent forcing criteria into physical and chemical treatment system.
REFERENCES:
1. CPHEEO Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems Part A, B & C, Ministry
of Urban Development, Government of India, New Delhi, 2013.
2. David Hendricks," Fundamentals of Water Treatment Process", CRC Press New York,
2011.
3. Lee, C.C. and Shun dar Lin, "Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations",
McGraw Hill, New York, 1999.
4. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., G. Tchobanoglous, H. D. Stensel, R. Tsuchihashi, and F. L.Burton.
“Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery” 5th edition, McGraw Hill
Company.,2014
5. Qasim,S.R., Motley, E.M and Zhu.G. "Water works Engineering – Planning, Design and
Operation", Indian reprit,Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 2011.
6. Spellman F.R. , "Hand Book of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant operations", CRC
Press, New York 2009.

EV5104 TRANSPORT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER LT P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To educate the students in detailed design concepts related to water transmission
mains, water distribution system, sewer networks and storm water drain and computer
application on design.

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UNIT I GENERAL HYDRAULICS AND FLOW MEASUREMENT 8
Fluid properties; fluid flow – continuity principle, energy principle and momentum principle;
frictional head loss in free and pressure flow, minor heads losses, Carrying Capacity–Flow
measurement.

UNIT II WATER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION 12

Need for Transport of water and wastewater-Planning of Water System –Selection of pipe
materials, Water transmission main design- gravity and pumping main; Selection of Pumps-
characteristics- economics; Specials, Jointing, laying and maintenance, water hammer
analysis; water distribution pipe networks Design, analysis and optimization – appurtenances –
corrosion prevention – minimization of water losses – leak detection Storage reservoirs.

UNIT III WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND CONVEYANCE 10

Planning factors – Design of sanitary sewer; partial flow in sewers, economics of sewer design;
Wastewater pumps and pumping stations- sewer appurtenances; material, construction,
inspection and maintenance of sewers; Design of sewer outfalls-mixing conditions; conveyance of
corrosive wastewaters.

UNIT IV STORM WATER DRAINAGE 8

Necessity- - combined and separate system; Estimation of storm water run-off Formulation of
rainfall intensity duration and frequency relationships- Rational methods

UNIT V CASE STUDIES AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 7

Use of computer software in water transmission, water distribution and sewer design – EPANET
2.0, LOOP version 4.0, SEWER, BRANCH, Canal ++ and GIS based softwares.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On Completion of the Course the student will
 Be able to select various pipe materials for water supply main, distribution network and
sewer
 Be able to design water supply main, distribution network and sewer for various field
conditions
 Troubleshooting in water and sewage transmission be able to use various computer
software for the design of water and sewage network

REFERENCES:
1. “Manual on water supply and Treatment”, CPHEEO, Ministry of Urban Development,
Government of India, New Delhi, 1999.
2. Bajwa, G.S. "Practical Handbook on Public Health Engineering", Deep Publishers,
Shimla, 2003
3. CPHEEO Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems Part A, B & C, Ministry of
Urban Development, Government of India, New Delhi, 2013.

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EV5111 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY LT PC
0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVES:
 To train in the analysis of physico-chemical parameters with hands on experience
1. Good Laboratory Practices, Quality control, calibration of 8
2. Sampling
experienceand Analysis of water (pH, alkalinity, hardness, chloride,
Glassware
Sulphate , turbidity EC, TDS,TS, nitrate, fluoride)’ 20
3. Wastewater analysis (BOD, COD, Phosphate, TKN, Oil & Grease,
Surfactant and heavy metals). 20
4. Sampling and characterization of soil (CEC & SAR, pH and K). 12

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 Able to assess quality of environment.

REFERENCES:
1. "Laboratory Manual for the Examination of water, wastewater soil Rump", H.H. and
Krist, H. – Second Edition, VCH, Germany, 3rd Edition, 1999.
2. "Methods of air sampling & analysis" James P.Lodge Jr(Editor) 3rd Edition, Lewis
publishers,Inc,USA,1989.
3. APHA, "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", 22nd Ed.
Washington, 2012.

EV5112 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY LT PC

0 0 4 2

OBJECTIVE:
 To train the students in the analysis of various biological and microbiological
techniques, enzymes assay, pollutant removal and bioreactors.

EXPERIMENTS:
1. Preparation of culture media,
2. Isolation, culturing and Identification of Microorganisms
3. Microorganisms from polluted habitats (soil, water and air)
4. Measurement of growth of microorganisms,
5. Assay of enzymes involved in biotransformation.
6. Biodegradation of organic matter in waste water
7. Analysis of air borne microorganisms,
8. Staining of bacteria.
9. Effect of pH, temperature on microbial growth
10. Pollutant removal using microbes from industrial effluent.
11. Effect of pesticides on soil microorganisms.
12. Bacteriological analysis of wastewater (Coliforms, E.coli, Streptococcus) – MPN
13. Bacteriological analysis of wastewater (Coliforms, Streptococcus) - MF techniques, Effect
of Heavy metals on microbial growth.
14. Detection of Anaerobic bacteria (Clostridium sp.)
15. Bioreactors(cultivation of microorganisms )
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

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OUTCOMES:
 At the end of experimental exercise, the candidate would be able to perform field oriented
testing of water, wastewater and solid waste for microbial contamination.
 The candidate would be knowledgeable to perform toxicity test.
 The candidate would be able to observe and identify the microbes in the contaminated
environment.

REFERENCES:
1. APHA, "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater", 22nd Ed.
Washington, 2012.
2. Charles P. Gerba, "Environmental Microbiology: A laboratory manual", Elsevier
Publications, 2012.
3. Christon J. Hurst, Ronald L. Crawford, Jay L. Garland, David A. Lipson, Aaron L. Mills, and
Linda D. Stetzenbach, "Manual of Environmental Microbiology", 3rd Edition, ASM Press,
2007.

EV5201 DESIGN OF BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS L T PC

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To educate the students on the principles and process designs of various treatment
systems for water and wastewater and students should gain competency in the process
employed in design of treatment systems and the components comprising such systems,
leading to the selection of specific process.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Objectives of biological treatment – significance – Principles of aerobic and anaerobic treatment -
kinetics of biological growth – Factors affecting growth – attached and suspended growth -
Determination of Kinetic coefficients for organics removal – Biodegradability assessment -
selection of process- reactors-batch-continuous type.

UNIT II AEROBIC TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER 9

Design of sewage treatment plant units –Activated Sludge process and variations, Sequencing
Batch reactors, Membrane Biological Reactors-Trickling Filters-Bio Tower-RBC-Moving Bed
Reactors- fluidized bed reactors, aerated lagoons, waste stabilization ponds – nutrient
removal systems – natural treatment systems, constructed wet land – Disinfection – disposal
options – reclamation and reuse – Flow charts, layout, PID, hydraulic profile, recent trends.
UNIT III ANAEROBIC TREATMENT OF WASTEWATER 9
Attached and suspended growth, Design of units – UASB, up flow filters, Fluidized beds MBR,
septic tank and disposal – Nutrient removal systems – Flow chart, Layout and Hydraulic profile –
Recent trends.
UNIT IV SLUDGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL 9
Design of sludge management facilities, sludge thickening, sludge digestion, biogas
generation, sludge dewatering (mechanical and gravity) Layout, PID, hydraulics profile –
upgrading existing plants – ultimate residue disposal – recent advances.
UNIT V CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ASPECTS 9
Construction and Operational Maintenance problems – Trouble shooting – Planning, Organizing
and Controlling of plant operations – capacity building - Retrofitting Case studies – sewage
treatment plants – sludge management facilities.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
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OUTCOME:
 Able to develop conceptual schematics required for biological treatment of wastewater
 Ability to translate pertinent criteria into system requirements.
REFERENCES:
1. Arceivala S.J., and Asolekar S.R "Wastewater Treatment for Pollution Control and reuse
‘Tata McGraw Hill ,3 r d Edition, New Delhi, 2007.
2. CPHEEO Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems Part A, B & C, Ministry of
Urban Development, Government of India, New Delhi, 2013.
3. David Hendricks, "Fundamentals of Water Treatment Process", CRC Press, New York
2011.
4. F.R. Spellman, "Hand Book of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant operations",
CRC Press, New York 2009.
5. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., G. Tchobanoglous, H. D. Stensel, R. Tsuchihashi, and F. L.Burton.
“Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery”5th edition. McGraw Hill
Company.2014.
6. Qasim, S. R. "Wastewater Treatment Plant, Planning, Design & Operation", 2nd
edition, CRC press, New York, 2010.

EV5202 INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT LT PC

3 0 03

OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on the concept and application of Industrial pollution prevention,
cleaner technologies, industrial wastewater treatment and residue management.
 Understand principles of various processes applicable to industrial wastewater treatment
 Identify the best applicable technologies for wastewater treatment from the perspective
of yield production.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Industrial scenario in India– Industrial activity and Environment - Uses of Water by industry –
Sources and types of industrial wastewater – Nature and Origin of Pollutants - Industrial
wastewater and environmental impacts – Regulatory requirements for treatment of industrial
wastewater – Industrial waste survey – Industrial wastewater monitoring and sampling -
generation rates, characterization and variables –Toxicity of industrial effluents and Bioassay
tests – Major issues on water quality management.

UNIT II INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION PREVENTION & WASTE MINIMISATION 9

Prevention vis a vis Control of Industrial Pollution – Benefits and Barriers – Waste management
Hierarchy - Source reduction techniques – Periodic Waste Minimisation Assessments –
Evaluation of Pollution Prevention Options – Cost benefit analysis – Pay-back period –
Implementing & Promoting Pollution Prevention Programs in Industries.

UNIT III INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT 9

Flow and Load Equalisation – Solids Separation – Removal of Fats, Oil & Grease- Neutralisation
– Removal of Inorganic Constituents – Precipitation, Heavy metal removal, Nitrogen &
Phosphorous removal, Ion exchange, Adsorption, Membrane Filtration, Eletrodialysis &
Evaporation – Removal of Organic Constituents – Biological treatment Processes, Chemical
Oxidation Processes, Advanced Oxidation processes – Treatability Studies.

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UNIT IV WASTEWATER REUSE AND RESIDUAL MANAGEMENT 9
Individual and Common Effluent Treatment Plants – Joint treatment of industrial and domestic
wastewater - Zero effluent discharge systems - Quality requirements for Wastewater reuse
– Industrial reuse , Present status and issues - Disposal on water and land – Residuals of
industrial wastewater treatment – Quantification and characteristics of Sludge – Thickening,
digestion, conditioning, dewatering and disposal of sludge – Management of RO rejects.

UNIT V CASE STUDIES 9

Industrial manufacturing process description, wastewater characteristics, source reduction
options and waste treatment flow sheet for Textiles – Tanneries – Pulp and paper – metal
finishing – Oil Refining–Pharmaceuticals–Sugar and Distilleries
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
After completion of this course, the students is expected to be able to,
 Define the Principles of pollution prevention and mechanism of oxidation processes.
 Suggest the suitable technologies for the treatment of wastewater.
 Discuss about the wastewater characteristics
 Design the treatment systems

REFERENCES:
1. "Industrial wastewater management, treatment & disposal, Water Environment"
Federation Alexandria Virginia,3rd Edition, 2008.
2. Lawrance K.Wang, Yung Tse Hung, Howard H.Lo and Constantine Yapijakis
“handlook of Industrial and Hazardous waste Treatment”, Second Edition, 2004.
3. Metcalf & Eddy/ AECOM, "Water reuse Issues, Technologies and Applications", The Mc
Graw- Hill companies, 2007.
4. Nelson Leonard Nemerow, “ Industrial waste Treatment”, Elsevier, 2007.
5. Paul L. Bishop, „Pollution Prevention: - Fundamentals and Practice‟, Mc-Graw Hill
International, Boston, 2000.
6. Waste water Treatment for pollution control and reuse by Soli. J. Arceivala, Shyam.
R. Asolekar, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2007

EV5203 AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
• To impart knowledge on the principles and design of control of indoor/ particulate / gaseous
air pollutant and its emerging trends
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 7
Structure and composition of Atmosphere – Sources and classification of air pollutants - Effects of
air pollutants on human health, vegetation & animals, Materials & Structures – Effects of air
Pollutants on the atmosphere, Soil & Water bodies – Long- term effects on the planet – Global
Climate Change, Ozone Holes – Ambient Air Quality and Emission Standards – Air Pollution
Indices – Emission Inventories.

UNIT II AIR POLLUTION MONITORING AND MODELLING 7

Ambient and Stack Sampling and Analysis of Particulate and Gaseous Pollutants -Effects of
meteorology on Air Pollution - Fundamentals, Atmospheric stability, Inversion, Wind profiles and
stack plume patterns- Transport & Dispersion of Air Pollutants – Modeling Techniques – Air
Pollution Climatology.

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UNIT III CONTROL OF PARTICULATE CONTAMINANTS 10
Factors affecting Selection of Control Equipment – Gas Particle Interaction, – Working principle,
Design and performance equations of Gravity Separators, cyclones, Fabric filters, Particulate
Scrubbers, Electrostatic Precipitators – Operational Considerations - Process Control and
Monitoring – Costing of APC equipment – Case studies for stationary and mobile sources.
UNIT IV CONTROL OF GASEOUS CONTAMINANTS 10
Factors affecting Selection of Control Equipment – Working principle, Design and performance
equations of absorption, Adsorption, condensation, Incineration, Bio scrubbers, Bio filters –
Process control and Monitoring - Operational Considerations - Costing of APC Equipment – Case
studies for stationary and mobile sources.
UNIT V AUTOMOBILE AND NOISE POLLUTION 11
Vehicular Pollution: Automobile emission- Types of emissions- Exhaust emissions, evaporative
emissions, crank-case emissions- Prevention and control of vehicular pollution.
Noise Pollution: Sources and Effects of Noise Pollution – Measurement – Standards –Control
and Preventive measures. Sources types and control of indoor air pollutants, sick building
syndrome types – Radon Pollution and its control.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
After completion of this course, the student is expected to be able to:
 Apply sampling techniques and Suggest suitable air pollution prevention equipments and
techniques for various gaseous and particulate pollutants.

REFERENCES:
1. Anjaneyulu. Y, “Air Pollution & Control Technologies” Allied Publishers (P) Ltd.,India, 2002.
2. Arthur C.Stern, „Air Pollution (Vol.I – Vol.VIII)‟, Academic Press, 2006.
3. Daniel Vallero “ Fundamentals of Air Pollution”, Fourth Edition,2008.
4. David H.F. Liu, Bela G. Liptak „Air Pollution‟, Lweis Publishers, 2000.
5. Lawrence K. Wang, Norman C. Parelra, Yung Tse Hung, "Air Pollution Control
Engineering", Tokyo, 2004.
6. Noel de Nevers, "Air Pollution Control Engg"., Mc Graw Hill, New York, 1995.
7. Wayne T.Davis, „Air Pollution Engineering Manual‟, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2000.

EV5211 ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES MONITORING LABORATORY L T PC

0 0 6 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To develop the skill for conducting Treatability studies of water and wastewater treatment
and monitoring of ambient air and noise quality

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Coagulation and Flocculation 6
2. Batch studies on settling 6
3. Studies on Filtration- Characteristics of Filter media 6
4. Water softening 6
5. Adsorption studies/Kinetics 6
6. Langelier Saturation Index and Silt Density Index- For Membrane 6
Filtration
7. Kinetics of suspended growth process (activated sludge process)-and 12
Sludge volume Index

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 8. Sludge Filterability Test 6
9. Anaerobic Reactor systems / kinetics (Demonstration) 6
10. Advanced Oxidation Processes – (Photo catalysis) 6
11. Disinfection for Drinking water (Chlorination) 6
12. Ambient Air Sampling-Determination of PM10, PM2.5, SO2 and NO2 12
13. Noise Monitoring-Determination of Equivalent Noise Level 6

TOTAL: 90 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 After the completion of the course the students will be able to design and analyse various
treatability options for water and wastewater and monitor ambient air and noise quality.
REFERENCES:
1. AEESP Environmental Processes Laboratory Manual, Association of Environmental
Engineering and Science Professors Foundation, Washington, 2002.
2. Aery N C., “Manual of Environmental Analysis”, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 2014
3. CPCB, Guidelines for the Measurement of Ambient Air Pollutants, Volume I, Central
Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, 2001
4. Lee, C.C. and Shundar Lin. "Handbook of Environmental Engineering Calculations",
Mc Graw Hill, New York, 1999.
5. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., G. Tchobanoglous, H. D. Stensel, R. Tsuchihashi, and F. L.Burton.
“Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery”5th edition. McGraw Hill
Company.2014.

EV5212 SEMINAR L T P C
0 0 2 1
OBJECTIVE:
 To work on a specific technical topic in Environmental Engineering and acquire the skills of
written and oral presentation.
 To acquire writing abilities for seminars and conferences.

SYLLABUS:
The students will work for two hours per week guided by a group of staff members. They will be
asked to give a presentation on any topic of their choice related to Environmental Engineering and
to engage in discussion with the audience. A brief copy of their presentation also should be
submitted. Similarly, the students will have to present a seminar of not less than fifteen minutes
and not more than thirty minutes on the technical topic. They will defend their presentation.
Evaluation will be based on the technical presentation and the report and also on the interaction
shown during the seminar.
TOTAL: 30 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The students will be trained to face an audience and to tackle any problem during group
discussion in the Interviews.

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EV5301 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT LT P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 To expose the students to the need, methodology, documentation and usefulness of
environmental impact assessment and to develop the skill to prepare environmental
management plan.
 To provide knowledge related to the broad field of environmental risk assessment,
important processes that control contaminant transport and tools that can be used in
predicting and managing human health risks.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 8
Historical development of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). EIA in Project Cycle. Legal
and Regulatory aspects in India. – Types and limitations of EIA –.EIA process- screening –
scoping - setting – analysis – mitigation. Cross sectoral issues and terms of reference in EIA –
Public Participation in EIA-EIA Consultant Accreditation.
UNIT II IMPACT INDENTIFICATION AND PREDICTION 10
Matrices – Networks – Checklists –Cost benefit analysis – Analysis of alternatives – Software
packages for EIA – Expert systems in EIA. Prediction tools for EIA – Mathematical modeling for
impact prediction – Assessment of impacts – air – water – soil – noise – biological –– Cumulative
Impact Assessment

UNIT III SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND EIA DOCUMENTATION 8

Social impact assessment - Relationship between social impacts and change in community and
institutional arrangements. Individual and family level impacts. Communities in transition
Documentation of EIA findings – planning – organization of information and visual display
materials.

UNIT IV ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 7

EIA Report preparation. Environmental Management Plan - preparation, implementation and
review – Mitigation and Rehabilitation Plans – Policy and guidelines for planning and monitoring
programmes – Post project audit – Ethical and Quality aspects of Environmental Impact
Assessment- Case Studies

UNIT V ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT 12

Environmental risk assessment framework-Hazard identification -Dose Response Evaluation –
Exposure Assessment – Exposure Factors, Tools for Environmental Risk Assessment– HAZOP
and FEMA methods – Event tree and fault tree analysis – Multimedia and multipath way exposure
modeling of contaminant- Risk Characterization Risk communication - Emergency Preparedness
Plans –Design of risk management programs
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 After the completion of course, the student will be able to understand the necessity to study
the impacts and risks that will be caused by projects or industries and the methods to
overcome these impacts.
 The student will also know about the legal requirements of Environmental and Risk
Assessment for projects.
REFERENCES:
1. Canter, L.W., Environmental Impact Assessment, McGraw Hill, New York. 1996
2. Cutter, S.L., Environmental Risk and Hazards, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
1999.
3. Kolluru Rao, Bartell Steven, Pitblado R and Stricoff “Risk Assessment and Management
Handbook”, McGraw Hill Inc., New York,1996.

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 4. Lawrence, D.P., Environmental Impact Assessment – Practical solutions to recurrent
problems, Wiley-Interscience, New Jersey. 2003
5. Raghavan K. V. and Khan A A. , Methodologies in Hazard Identification and Risk
Assessment, Manual by CLRI, 1990.
6. Sam Mannan, Lees' Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, Hazard Identification,
Assessment and Control, 4th Edition, Butterworth Heineman, 2012.

EV5311 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING L T P C

0 0 0 1
OBJECTIVE:
 To train the students in the field work so as to have a firsthand knowledge of practical
problems related to Environmental Engineering in carrying out engineering tasks.
 To develop skills in facing and solving the field problems.

SYLLABUS:
The students individually undertake training in reputed Industries during the summer vacation for a
specified period of two weeks. At the end of training, a detailed report on the work done should be
submitted within ten days from the commencement of the semester. The students will be
evaluated through a viva-voce examination by a team of internal staff.

OUTCOME:
 They are trained in tackling a practical field/industry orientated problem related to
Environmental Engineering.

EV5312 PROJECT WORK (PHASE I) L T P C

0 0 12 6

OBJECTIVE:
 To identify a specific problem for the current need of the society and collecting information
related to the same through detailed review of literature.
 To develop the methodology to solve the identified problem.
 To train the students in preparing project reports and to face reviews and viva-voce
examination.

SYLLABUS:
The student individually works on a specific topic approved by faculty member who is familiar in
this area of interest. The student can select any topic which is relevant to his/her specialization of
the programme. The topic may be experimental or analytical or case studies. At the end of the
semester, a detailed report on the work done should be submitted which contains clear definition
of the identified problem, detailed literature review related to the area of work and methodology for
carrying out the work. The students will be evaluated through a viva-voce examination by a panel
of examiners including one external examiner.

TOTAL: 180 PERIODS

OUTCOME:
 At the end of the course the students will have a clear idea of his/her area of work and they
are in a position to carry out the remaining phase II work in a systematic way.

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EV5411 PROJECT WORK (PHASE II L T P C
0 0 24 12

OBJECTIVE:
 To solve the identified problem based on the formulated methodology.
 To develop skills to analyze and discuss the test results, and make conclusions.

SYLLABUS:
The student should continue the phase I work on the selected topic as per the formulated
methodology. At the end of the semester, after completing the work to the satisfaction of the
supervisor and review committee, a detailed report should be prepared and submitted to the head
of the department. The students will be evaluated through based on the report and the viva-voce
examination by a panel of examiners including one external examiner.
TOTAL: 360 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 On completion of the project work students will be in a position to take up any challenging
practical problem and find better solutions.

EV5001 ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING L T PC

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on the principles of ecological engineering that strengthen the functions of
ecosystems, restore devastated ecosystems, and utilize the functions of ecosystems to develop
ecological engineering designs for environmental management.

UNIT I ECOSYSTEMS & ECOTECHNOLOGY 10

Aim, scope and applications of ecology – Development and evolution of ecosystems – Principles
and concepts pertaining to communities in ecosystem – Energy flow and material cycling in
ecosystems – productivity in ecosystems.

UNIT II SYSTEMS APPROACH IN ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERIN 10

Principles, components and characteristics of systems – Classification of systems – Structural and
functional interactions of environmental systems – Environmental systems as energy systems –
Mechanisms of steady-state maintenance in open and closed systems – Modelling and
ecotechnology – Elements modeling – Modelling procedure – Classification of ecological model s-
Applications of models in ecotechnology – Ecological economics.

UNIT III ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING PROCESSES 8

Self-organizing design and processes – Multi seeded microcosms – Interface coupling in
ecological systems – Concept of energy – Determination of sustainable loading of ecosystems.

UNIT IV ECOTECHNOLOGY FOR WASTE TREATMENT 12

Ecological engineering and ecotechnology – Classification of ecotechnology – Principles of
ecological engineering. Ecosanitation-Principles and operation of soil infiltration systems –
Wetlands and ponds – source separation systems – Aquacultural systems – Agro ecosystems –
Detritus based treatment for solid wastes – Applications of ecological engineering for marine
systems.

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UNIT V CASE STUDIES 5
Case studies of Integrated Ecological Engineering Systems and their commercial prospects.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
 After the completion of the course the students will be able to determine sustainable
loadings of ecosystems.

REFERENCES:
1. Jorgensen, S.E. Ecological Engineering: Principles and Practice. CRC Press, 2003
2. Mitsch, J.W. and Jorgensen, S.E. Ecological Engineering – An Introduction to
Ecotechnology, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1989.
3. Mitsch, W.J. Ecological Engineering and Ecosystem Restoration, Wiley 2nd Ed., 2003
4. White I.D., Mottershed, D.N. and Harisson, S.J. Environmental systems – An Introductory
text, Chapman Hall, London, 1994

EV5002 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT LT PC

3 0 03

OBJECTIVE:
 To impart knowledge and skills in the collection, storage, transport, treatment, disposal
and recycling options for solid wastes including the related engineering principles, design
criteria, methods and equipments.
UNIT I SOURCES, CLASSIFICATION AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 9
Types and Sources of solid and hazardous wastes - Need for solid and hazardous waste
management –- Salient features of Indian legislations on management and handling of municipal
solid wastes, hazardous wastes, biomedical wastes, nuclear wastes - lead acid batteries,
electronic wastes, plastics and fly ash – Elements of integrated waste management and roles of
stakeholders - Financing and Public Private Participation for waste management- Integrated solid
waste management.
UNIT II WASTE CHARACTERIZATION AND SOURCE REDUCTION 8
Waste generation rates and variation - Composition, physical, chemical and biological properties
of solid wastes – Hazardous Characteristics – TCLP tests – waste sampling and characterization
plan - Source reduction of wastes –Waste exchange - Extended producer responsibility -
Recycling and reuse
UNIT III STORAGE, COLLECTION AND TRANSPORT OF WASTES 9
Handling and segregation of wastes at source – storage and collection of municipal solid wastes –
Analysis of Collection systems - Need for transfer and transport – Transfer stations Optimizing
waste allocation– compatibility, storage, labeling and handling of hazardous wastes – hazardous
waste manifests and transport
UNIT IV WASTE PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES 10
Objectives of waste processing – material separation and processing technologies – biological and
chemical conversion technologies – methods and controls of Composting - thermal conversion
technologies and energy recovery – incineration – solidification and stabilization of hazardous
wastes- treatment of biomedical wastes - Health considerations in the context of operation of
facilities.

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UNIT V WASTE DISPOSAL 9
Waste disposal options – Disposal in landfills - Landfill Classification, types and methods – site
selection - design and operation of sanitary landfills, secure landfills and landfill bioreactors –
leachate and landfill gas management – landfill closure and environmental monitoring –
Rehabilitation of open dumps-remediation of contaminated sites.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
 Understand the characteristics of different types of solid and hazardous wastes and the
factors affecting variation
 Define and explain important concepts in the field of solid waste management and suggest
suitable technical solutions for treatment of municipal and industrial waste
 Understand the role legislation and policy drivers play in stakeholders' response to the
waste and apply the basic scientific principles for solving practical waste management
challenges
 Design the different elements of waste management systems.

REFERENCES:
1. CPHEEO, “Manual on Municipal Solid waste management, Central Public
Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation , Government of India, New Delhi,
2014.
2. Frank Kreith, George Tchobanoglous ,Handbook of Solid Waste management,Mc Graw
Hill, 2002.
3. George Tchobanoglous, Hilary Theisen and Samuel A, Vigil, “Integrated Solid
Waste Management, Mc-Graw Hill International edition, New York, 1993.
4. John Pitchtel,Waste Management Practices, CRC Press,Taylor and Francis Group,2014.
5. Michael D. LaGrega, Philip L Buckingham, Jeffrey C. E vans and "Environmental
Resources Management, Hazardous waste Management", Mc-Graw Hill International
edition, New York,2010.
6. William A. Worrell, P. Aarne Vesilind, Solid Waste Engineering, Cengage Learning, 2012.

EV5003 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TREATMENT SYSTEMS L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE:
 To educate the student on the various Operation & Maintenance aspects of Water
treatment systems, sewer systems, sewage treatment plants and Effluent Treatment
Plants.
UNIT I ELEMENTS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 9
Strategy for Good Operation and Maintenance- Knowledge of process and equipment- Preventive
and Corrective maintenance scheduling- - Operation and Maintenance Plan - Proper and
adequate tools, Spare units and parts - Training Requirements- Laboratory control- Records and
Reports- Housekeeping - Corrosion prevention and control –Sampling procedure-Analytical
techniques- Code of practice for analytical laboratories- Measurement of Flows, Pressures and
Levels -Safety in O&M Operations - Management Information System - Measures for Conservation
of Energy- management of residues from plant maintenance

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UNIT II OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER INTAKES AND SUPPLY
SYSTEMS 9
Operational problems, O&M practices and Records of Operation of Reservoir and Intakes -
Causes of Failure of Wells- Rehabilitation of Tube wells & Bore Wells- Prevention of Incrustation
and Corrosion- Maintenance of Lined and Unlined Canals- Problems in Transmission Mains-
Maintenance of Pipelines and Leakage Control- Repair Method for Different types of Pipes-
Preventive and corrective maintenance of water pumps – Algal Control - O&M of Service
Reservoirs - Problems in the water Distribution System and remedies- Water Quality Monitoring
and Surveillance- Water Meters, Instrumentation, Telemetry & Scada- Computerised Water Billing
System

UNIT III OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEWER SYSTEMS 9

Components and functions of sewer system – Conduits or pipes – Manholes – Ventilating shaft –
Maintenance of collection system – Operational Problems– Clogging of pipes – Hazards –
Precautions against gas hazards – Precautions against infections – Devices for cleaning the
conduits – Preventive and corrective maintenance of sewage pumps –operation and maintenance
of sewage pumping stations- Maintenance Hazards and Operator Protection -Case Studies
UNIT IV OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TREATMENT
UNITS 9
Operation and maintenance in screen chamber, Grit Chamber and clarifiers- - Operation issues,
trouble shooting guidelines and record keeping requirements for clarifier, Equalization basins,
Neutralization unit - Chemical storage and mixing equipment - Chemical metering equipment -
Flash mixer –Filters, thickeners and centrifuges- Filter Press - Start-up and maintenance
inspection - Motors and Pumps - Hazards in Chemical Handling – Jar Test - Chlorination
Equipment - Membrane process systems- SDI and LSI determination- Process Chemistry and
Chemical dosage calculations- Case Studies
UNIT V OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT 9
Construction, Operation and Maintenance aspects of activated sludge process, trickling filters,
anaerobic digester, SBR, UASBR, MBRs- Startup and Shutdown Procedures-DO, MLSS and SVI
monitoring- Trouble shooting guidelines – Interaction with other Treatment Processes - Planning,
Organizing and Controlling of plant operations – capacity building, case studies of Retrofitting-
Case studies
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 The students who complete the course would have acquired the knowledge required to
operate and maintain water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants including
trouble shooting.
REFERENCES:
1. Ananth S Kodavasal, The STP Guide-Design, Operation and maintenance, Karnataka
State Pollution Control Board, Bangalore,2011
2. CPHEEO , Manual on operation and maintenance of water supply systems, Central Public
Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation, Ministry of Urban Development,
Government of India 2005
3. CPHEEO Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment Systems Part A, B & C, Ministry of
Urban Development, Government of India, New Delhi, 2013.
4. Frik Schutte, handbook for the operation of water Treatment Works,The Water Research
Commission, The Water Institute of Southern Africa, TT265/06, 2006.
5. Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., G. Tchobanoglous, H. D. Stensel, R. Tsuchihashi, and F. L.Burton.
“Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Resource Recovery”5th edition). McGraw Hill
Company.,2014
6. Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, operation and maintenance manual for rural
water supplies, Government of India, 2013

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EV5004 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LEGISLATION L T PC
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on the policies, legislations, institutional frame work and enforcement
mechanisms for environmental management in India.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Indian Constitution and Environmental Protection – National Environmental policies –
Precautionary Principle and Polluter Pays Principle – Concept of absolute liability – multilateral
environmental agreements and Protocols – Montreal Protocol, Kyoto agreement, Rio declaration
– Environmental Protection Act, Water (P&CP) Act, Air (P&CP) Act – Institutional framework
(SPCB/CPCB/MoEF)

UNIT II WATER (P&CP) ACT, 1974 8

Power & functions of regulatory agencies - responsibilities of Occupier Provision relating to
prevention and control Scheme of Consent to establish, Consent to operate – Conditions of the
consents – Outlet – Legal sampling procedures, State Water Laboratory – Appellate Authority –
Penalties for violation of consent conditions etc. Provisions for closure/directions in apprehended
pollution situation.
UNIT III AIR (P&CP) ACT, 1981 8
Power & functions of regulatory agencies - responsibilities of Occupier Provision relating to
prevention and control Scheme of Consent to establish, Consent to operate – Conditions of the
consents – Outlet – Legal sampling procedures, State Air Laboratory – Appellate Authority –
Penalties for violation of consent conditions etc. Provisions for closure/directions in apprehended
pollution situation.

UNIT IV ENVIRONMENT (PROTECTION) ACT 1986 13

Genesis of the Act – delegation of powers – Role of Central Government - EIA Notification –
Sitting of Industries – Coastal Zone Regulation - Responsibilities of local bodies mitigation
scheme etc., for Municipal Solid Waste Management - Responsibilities of Pollution Control Boards
under Hazardous Waste rules and that of occupier, authorisation – Biomedical waste rules –
responsibilities of generators and role of Pollution Control Boards
UNIT V OTHER TOPICS 7
Relevant Provisions of Indian Forest Act, Public Liability Insurance Act, CrPC, IPC -Public Interest
Litigation - Writ petitions - Supreme Court Judgments in Landmark cases.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course the students will have
 the knowledge on the National environmental legislations and the policies
 be able to plan programmes to comply with the legal requirements related to organizations

REFERENCES:
1. CPCB “Pollution Control acts, Rules and Notifications issued there under “Pollution Control
Series – PCL/2/1992, Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi, 1997.
2. Greger I.Megregor “Environmental law and enforcement”, Lewis Publishers, London. 1994.
3. Shyam Divan and Armin Roseneranz “Environmental law and policy in India “Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2001.

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EV5005 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY MONITORING L T PC
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To educate the students on the various instrumental methods of monitoring the quality of
air, water and soil.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 9
Wet Chemistry methods and their limitations-Instrumental Methods, Selection of methodPrecision
and Accuracy, Error in measuring signals- Quality control & assuranceSample preservation,
Sample preparation and analyte isolation.

UNIT II SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS 12

Principles, techniques and applications of spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, nephelometry and
turbidimetry, Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (Flame, graphite furnace and hydride generation),
Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES) , flame and Inducted Coupled Plasma (ICP) – TOC Analyzer

UNIT III CHROMATROGRAPHIC METHODS 8

Column, Paper and thin layer chromatography (TLC)- Principles, techniques and applications of
GC, GC-MS, High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and Ion chromatograph (IC)-
Hyphenated techniques for Environmental contaminant(trace organics) analysis.

UNIT IV ELECTRO AND RADIO ANALYTICAL METHODS 8

Principles, techniques and applications of Conductometry, potentiometry, coulometry, AOX
analyzer Amperometry, polarography, New Activation Analysis (NAA), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) methods.

UNIT V CONTINUOUS MONITORING INSTRUMENTS 8

Principles, techniques and applications of NDIR analyzer for CO, chemiluminescent analyzer for
NOx Fluorescent analyzer for SO2- Particulates analysis- Auto analyzer for water quality using
flow injection analysis.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
• The students can understand the concept of various instrumentation techniques.
• The students can adopt the methodologies involved in air quality monitoring.

REFERENCES:
1. Barceló, D.(editor), “Environmental analysis. Techniques, Applications and Quality
Assurance”, Elsevier, The Netherlands, 1996
2. Ewing Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill, New
York.1985
3. Paul R. Loconto Trace Environmental Quantitative Analysis: Principles, Techniques, and
Applications, Marcel Dekker; 1 edition (May 2001),
4. Reeve, R.N., “Introduction to Environmental Analysis”, Analytical Techniques in the
Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK, 2002.
5. Willard H. Merritt, L. Dean, D.A. and Settle, F.A. ‘Instrumental methods of analysis Edn.
Words Worth, New York, 2004.

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EV5006 CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION LTPC
3 003

OBJECTIVES:
 To understand the Earth’s Climate System and the concept of Global Warming.
 To comprehend the impact of climate change on society and its mitigation
measures.

UNIT I EARTH’S CLIMATE SYSTEM 9

Introduction-Climate in the spotlight - The Earth’s Climate Machine – Climate Classification
- Global Wind Systems – Trade Winds and the Hadley Cell – The Westerlies - Cloud
Formation and Monsoon Rains – Storms and Hurricanes - The Hydrological Cycle – Global
Ocean Circulation – El Nino and its Effect - Solar Radiation –The Earth's Natural Green
House Effect – Green House Gases and Global Warming – Carbon Cycle.
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UNIT II OBSERVED CHANGES AND ITS CAUSES 9
Observation of Climate Change – Changes in patterns of temperature, precipitation and sea
level rise – Observed effects of Climate Changes – Patterns of Large Scale Variability Drivers of
Climate Change – Climate Sensitivity and Feedbacks – The Montreal Protocol UNFCCC – IPCC
–Evidences of Changes in Climate and Environment – on a Global Scale and in India –
climate change modeling.

UNIT III IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE 9

Impacts of Climate Change on various sectors – Agriculture, Forestry and Ecosystem –
Water Resources – Human Health – Industry, Settlement and Society – Methods and
Scenarios – Projected Impacts for Different Regions– Uncertainties in the Projected Impacts
of Climate Change – Risk of Irreversible Changes.

UNIT IV CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION MEASURES 9

Adaptation Strategy/Options in various sectors – Water – Agriculture –- Infrastructure and
Settlement including coastal zones – Human Health – Tourism – Transport – Energy – Key
Mitigation Technologies and Practices – Energy Supply – Transport – Buildings – Industry –
Agriculture – Forestry - Carbon sequestration – Carbon capture and storage (CCS)- Waste
(MSW & Bio waste, Biomedical, Industrial waste – International and Regional cooperation.

UNIT V CLEAN TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY 9

Clean Development Mechanism –Carbon Trading- examples of future Clean Technology –
Biodiesel – Natural Compost – Eco- Friendly Plastic – Alternate Energy – Hydrogen – Bio-
fuels – Solar Energy – Wind – Hydroelectric Power – Mitigation Efforts in India and
Adaptation funding.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 The students can understand the concept of climate change and its consequences.
 The students can adopt the methodologies in finding the changes in climate

REFERENCES
1. Al core ‘inconvenient truth” – video form
2. Dash Sushil Kumar, “Climate Change – An Indian Perspective”, Cambridge University
Press India Pvt. Ltd, 2007
3. IPCC Fourth Assessment Report – The AR4 Synthesis Report,
4. Jan C. van Dam, Impacts of “Climate Change and Climate Variability on Hydrological
Regimes”, Cambridge University Press, 2003

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EV5091 MARINE POLLUTION AND CONTROL L T P C
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To educate the Coastal and Marine Environment.
 To educate the ocean dynamics
 To find sources of marine pollution and methods for monitoring, modeling and control.

UNIT I MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENT 9

Seas and oceans, Continental area, Coastal zone, Properties of sea water, Principles of Marine
Geology, coastal features – Beaches, Estuaries, Lagoons–The oceans and climate

UNIT II OCEAN HYDRODYNAMICS 9

Wave Theory, Waves in shallow waters – Refraction, Diffraction and Shoaling, Approximations for
deep and shallow water conditions – Tidal Classification - General circulation of ocean waters -
Ocean currents - Coastal sediment transport - Onshore offshore sediment transport - Beach
formation and coastal processes - Tsunamis, storm surge, El Niño effect.

UNIT III MARINE POLLUTION SOURCES AND EFFECTS 9

Sources of Marine Pollution – Point and non-point sources, Pollution caused by Oil Exploration,
Dredging, Offshore Structures, Agriculture Impacts of pollution on water quality and coastal
ecosystems – Marine discharges and effluent standards.
UNIT IV MARINE POLLUTION MONITORING 9
Basic measurements - Sounding boat, lead lines, echo sounders – current meters - tide gauge - use
of GPS – Measurement of coastal water characteristics – sea bed sampling – Modeling of Pollutant
transport and dispersion - Oil Spill Models - Ocean Monitoring satellites – Applications of Remote
Sensing and GIS in monitoring marine pollution

UNIT V COASTAL MANAGEMENT 9

Pollution Control strategies – Selection of optimal Outfall locations - National and International
Treaties, Coastal Zone Regulation – Total Maximum Daily Load applications – Protocols in Marine
Pollution – ICZM and Sustainable Development
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Ability to know about marine environment. And learnt the physical concepts lying behind the
oceanic currents and natural processes of various activities happening over the marine
environment.
 Acquired knowledge on the marine pollution and the effect of the same on the ecology.
 Should have gained knowledge on remote sensing and various other techniques for
measuring and monitoring oceanic environment parameters.
 Should have acquired knowledge on control of marine pollution and sustainable
development.
REFERENCES:
1. Laws, E.A., "Aquatic pollution", an introductory text. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York,
2000.
2. "Marine Pollution R.B. Clark, C. Frid and M Atttrill, Oxford Science Publications,
5th Edition, 2005.
3. Marine pollution Dr.P. C.Sinha , Anmol Publications Pvt. Ltd, 1998.
4. Marine Pollution: New Research - Tobias N. Hofer, Nova Publishers, 2008
5. Practical Handbook of Estuarine and Marine Pollution, Michael J. Kennish, Volume 10 of
CRC Marine Science, CRC Press, 1996.

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EV5007 AIR AND WATER QUALITY MODELING LT P C
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 This course introduces the basic concept of mathematical modeling and process simulation
techniques of environmental disturbances with reference to air, water and groundwater
domains.

UNIT I MODELING CONCEPTS 12

Casual and statistical models-Characteristics- Steps in model development - Importance of model
building.- conservation of mass and mass balance –calibration and verification of models; Transport
phenomena – Advection, diffusion, dispersion, simple transport models; chemical reaction kinetics –
Law of mass action, Rate constants, reaction order, types of reactions, equilibrium principles.

UNIT II WATER QUALITY MODELING 10

Water quality models – Historical development – Mass balance equation – Streeter - Phelps
Equation – Modification to Streeter – Phelps Equation – Waste load allocations – Dissolved oxygen
in Rivers and estuaries; Lake Water Quality Models; Models for Nitrogen, Bacteria, Phosphate and
toxicants - Ground Water Quality Modeling - Contaminant solute transport equation, Numerical
methods.

UNIT III AIR POLLUTION MODELING 9

Chemistry of air Pollutants - Atmospheric reactions, sinks for air pollution –Transport of air
Pollutants - Meteorological settling for dispersal of air pollutants – Vertical structure of temperature
and stability, atmospheric motions, Wind and shear, self cleaning of atmosphere; transport and
diffusion of stack emissions – atmospheric characteristics significant to transport and diffusion of
stack emission – stack plume characteristics.

UNIT IV AIR QUALITY MODELS 9

Types modeling technique, modeling for nonreactive pollutants, single source, short term impact,
multiple sources and area sources, Fixed box models- diffusion models – Gaussian plume
derivation- modifications of Gaussian plume equation- long term average-multiple cell model-
receptor oriented and source oriented air pollution models- model performance, accuracy and
utilization.

UNIT V APPLICATIONS 5
Software package applications: Air quality modeling and water quality modeling.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME:
 After the completion of this course, the student will be able to develop conceptual
schematics required for air and water quality modeling and an ability to translate pertinent
criteria into air and water pollution control.
REFERENCES:
1. Arthur C.Stern Air Pollution (3rd Ed.) Volume I – Air Pollutants, their transformation and
Transport, (Ed.), Academic Press, 2006.
2. Deaton and Wine Brake, “Dynamic Modeling of Environmental Systems”, Wiley & Sons,
2002.
3. J.L.Schnoor, Environmental Modeling Fate and Transport of Pollutants in Water, Air and
Soil, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1996.
4. Steven C.Chapra, Surface Water Quality Modelling, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New
Delhi, 1997.

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 EV5008 MEMBRANE SEPARATION FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER LT PC
TREATMENT 3 0 03

OBJECTIVE:
 To introduce the concept and principles of membrane separation and its applications in
water and wastewater treatment.
UNIT I MEMBRANE FILTRATION PROCESSES 10
Solid Liquid separation systems- Theory of Membrane separation – mass Transport Characteristics
- Cross Flow filtration - Membrane Filtration- Flux and Pressure drop -Types and choice of
membranes, porous, non porous, symmetric and asymmetric – Plate and Frame, spiral wound and
hollow fibre membranes – Liquid Membranes

UNIT II MEMBRANE SYSTEMS 10

Microfiltration principles and applications – Ultra filtration principles and applications - Nano
Filtration principles and applications – Reverse Osmosis: Theory and design of modules, assembly,
plant process control and applications – Electro dialysis : Ion exchange membranes, process
design- Pervaporation – Liquid membrane – Liquid Pertraction – Supported Liquid Membrane and
Emulsion Liquid membrane - Membrane manufactures – Membrane Module/Element designs –
Membrane System components – Design of Membrane systems - pump types and Pump selection
– Plant operations – Economics of Membrane systems
UNIT III MEMBRANE BIOREACTORS 9
Introduction and Historical Perspective of MBRs, Biotreatment Fundamentals, Biomass Separation
MBR Principles, Fouling and Fouling Control, MBR Design Principles, Design Assignment,
Alternative MBR Configurations, Commercial Technologies, Case Studies

UNIT IV PRETREATMENT SYSTEMS 8

Membrane Fouling – Control of Fouling and Concentration Polarisation-Pretreatment methods and
strategies – monitoring of Pretreatment – Langlier Index, Silt Density Index, Chemical cleaning ,
Biofoulant control
UNIT V CASE STUDIES 8
Case studies on the design of membrane based water and wastewater treatment systems – zero
Liquid effluent discharge Plants – Desalination of brackish water.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
On Completion of the Course the student will be familiar with main membrane processes, principles,
separation mechanisms, and applications
 understand the selection criteria for different membrane processes
 know the principle of the most common membrane applications and
 carry out design of project for a particular membrane technology application.
REFERENCES:
1. Anthony Wachinski, Membrane Processes for water reuse, McGraw-Hill, USA, 2013
2. Baker, R.W., "Membrane technology and applications", 2nd., John Wiley 2004
3. Jorgen Wagner, "Membrane Filtration handbook, Practical Tips and Hints, 2nd Edition,
Revision2, Osmonics Inc., 2001.
4. Noble, R.D. and Stern, S.A., "Membrane Separations Technology: Principles and
Applications", Elservier,Netherlands,1995.
5. Symon Jud, MBR Book – "Principles and application of MBR in water and wastewater
treatment", Elservier, 2006.
6. Yamamoto K. and Urase T, "Membrane Technology in Environmental management", special
issue, Water Science and technology, Vol.41, IWA Publishing, 2000.
7. WEF, Membrane Bioreactors, WEF manual of Practice No.36, Water Environment
Federation, USA.2012.

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EV5009 COMPUTING TECHNIQUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LT PC
3 00 3

OBJECTIVES:
 To educate the students to know about computing techniques
 Develop the different numerical technique and logic like ANN, Fuzzy
 To educate the students on aspects data management
 Develop the model Applications for monitoring and management of Environment

UNIT I COMPUTING PRINCIPLES 10

Introduction to Computing techniques – Algorithms and Flowcharts, Numerical methods - Solution to
ordinary and partial differential equation using Finite difference and Finite element method ,
Numerical integration and differentiation, Design of digital models for Environmental applications.

UNIT II ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 9

Knowledge based Expert system concepts - Principle of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) – Neural
Network Structure – Neural Network Operations – ANN Algorithm - Application of ANN Model to
Environmental field – Genetic Algorithms
UNIT III FUZZY LOGIC 9
Fuzzy sets, fuzzy numbers, fuzzy relations, fuzzy measures, fuzzy logic and the theory of
uncertainty and information; applications of the theory to inference and control, clustering, and
image processing - Network analysis models.

UNIT IV DATA MANAGEMENT 9

Data base structure - Data acquisition - Data warehouse - Data retrieval-Data format Attribute -
RDBMS - Data analysis - Network data sharing - Statistical Analysis (SYSTAT) - Regression - factor
analysis - histogram - scatter diagram - Goodness of fit.

UNIT V ENVIRONMENTAL modeling using MATLAB 8

Introduction to MATLAB Software – Environmental modeling principles and MATLAB Applications –
Pollutants transport, decay and degradation modeling using MATLAB. Case studies.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Ability to understand the computing techniques.
 Ability to apply the principle of soft computing for solving Environmental problems
 Ability to assess the Environmental Impacts using ANN and Fuzzy logic.
 Ability to employ modern advanced computing tools in environmental studies

REFERENCES:
1. Aliev R. A, and Aliev Rashad, "Soft Computing and its Applications", World Scientific
Publications Co. Pte. Ltd. Singapore, 2014.
2. Chepra S. C. and Canele R. P., "Numerical Methods for Engineers", McGraw-Hill, a
business unit of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York,
NY 10020. 6th Edition 2014.
3. Data-Driven Modeling: Using MATLAB in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering,
Springer; 2014 edition.
4. Kotteguda, N.T., and Renzo Resso, Statistics, "Probability and Reliability for Civil and
Environmental Engineers", McGraw Hill Companies Inc., New York, 2008.
5. Mathews J. H. and Fink K.D. , "Numerical methods using MATLAB", Pearson Education
2010.

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EV5010 LANDFILL ENGINEERING AND REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY LT PC
3 0 03

OBJECTIVE:
 To understand the important characteristics and design principles of the waste containment
and remediation industry as well as know the relevant regulations and engineering
design requirements of landfills and contaminated site remediation

UNIT I LANDFILL BASICS 8

Waste management Hierarchy- Need for landfills –Environmental Protection by Landfills- Landfill
Classification – Sanitary and Secure Landfills - Components and Configuration - Legal framework
for landfilling – Landfill Site investigation- Regional Landfills- Environmental control using site design
–- Landfill Design Tasks

UNIT II LANDFILL LINERS AND COVER SYSTEMS 10

Landfill barrier system components – Design of Compacted clay liners: Factors affecting hydraulic
conductivity , Water content-density criteria, Thickness, Desiccation - Geo synthetic Clay Liners and
Geomembranes; types, manufacturing, handling, seaming and testing - Asphalt Barriers and
Capillary barrier - Composite Liner system design- liner construction and quality control- Leakage
through Liners- vapor transmission and chemical compatibility - Installation of Geo membranes -
Liner Leakage Mechanism – Diffusion - Controls on advection through liners - Single phase flow-
advection-diffusion- Landfill cover systems- Design of Cover Systems – Daily Cover – Intermediate
Cover – Final Cover - Flow through Landfill Covers- Design and Analysis of Slope Stability- Anchor
Trenches- Access ramps - Erosion control

UNIT III LEACHATE AND LANDFILL GAS MANAGEMENT 9

Waste decomposition in landfills - Factors affecting leachate and landfill gas generation – Factors
affecting Leachate Quantity in active and post closure conditions- Hydrologic Evaluation of Landfill
Performance (HELP) model – Leachate Drainage Layer – Geotextile and Geonet design – Leachate
Collection and Removal systems-Temporal trends in leachate composition – Design of Landfill gas
collection and removal systems- Gas condensate issues & knockouts - Leachate treatment methods
(biological and physico-chemical)- Leachate re-circulation & bioreactor landfills- monitoring
and control of leachate and Landfill gas- Landfill Settlement

UNIT IV LANDFILL OPERATION AND CLOSURE 8

Landfill Construction and Operational Controls – Fill Sequencing Plans – Cell Construction- Dozer
and Compactor operations-Selection of Landfill Equipment- Landfill Administration-Record Keeping
- Topographic mapping-Environmental Controls – Odour, Vector and Litter Control – Landfill Safety
- Fire Control – Ground and Surface water Monitoring – Methane Gas monitoring - Audits of landfill
environmental performance and management – Post Closure care and use of landfills – Landfill
Economics- landfill construction and operational cost estimation – establishing tipping fees

UNIT V CONTAMINATED SITE REMEDIATION 10

Contaminated sites - Fate and behaviour of toxics and persistent substances in the environment –
Engineering Issues in Site Remediation - Site Characterization - Framework for risk assessment at
landfill sites - Remediation Principles: Source Control and Management of Migration Covers, Cut-off
Walls, Solidification / Stabilization - Pump-and-Treat Systems - Solvent Vapor Extraction, Air
Sparging, Soil Flushing – Bioremediation - Natural Attenuation - Remedy Selection and Risk
Assessment – Geotechnical Aspects of In Situ Remediation Technology - Specific case studies in
contaminated site remediation – Rehabilitation of Open dumps- Landfill Mining
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOMES:
On Completion of the Course, the Candidate should:
 Have an overview of the Indian and international landfill regulations and guidelines for the
design, construction, operation and management of landfills
 To understand the design and construction of landfills, processes in landfills, methods
for management and treatment of landfill gas and leachate
 To have an in-depth understanding of the key pollutants in leachate and gas, their
potential environmental impacts and the engineering design and performance of control
systems used to manage and treat pollutant and waste emissions from sites.
 Be able to apply a risk based assessment of contaminated sites and implement site
remediation technologies
REFERENCES:
1. David E Daniel and Robert M. Koerner “Waste Containment Facilities –Guidance for
construction Quality Assurance and Construction Quality Control of Liner and Cover
Systems, American Socirty of Civil Engineers, ASCE Press.2007,
2. Donald L Wise and Debra J Trantolo, “Remediation of Hazardous Waste Contaminated
Soils, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York,1994
3. George Tchobanoglous, Hilary Theisen and Samuel A, Vigil, “Integrated Solid
Waste Management, Mc-Graw Hill International edition, New York, 1993.
4. Hari D Sharma and Krishna R. Reddy, Geoenvironmental Engineering: Site Remediation,
Waste Containment, and Emerging Waste Management Techonolgies, John Wiely, New
Jersy, 2004
5. Neal Bolton P.E “The Handbook of Landfill Operations”, Blue Ridge Services Inc.,
Atascadro, CA – ISBN 0-9646956-0-x, 1995
6. Oweis, I.S. and Khera, R.P Geotechnology of Waste Management, 2nd Edition, PWS
Publishing Co., Boston, MA, 1998
7. Robert M. Koerner and Donald H Gray "Geotechnical aspects of Landfill Design and
Construction", Prentice Hall, New Jersy.2002

EV5011 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT LT P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE:
 To provide knowledge related to the broad field of environmental risk assessment, important
processes that control contaminant transport and tools that can be used in predicting and
managing human health risks.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION 6
Sources of Environmental hazards – Environmental and ecological risks – Environmental risk
assessment framework – Regulatory perspectives and requirements – Risk Analysis and
Management and historical perspective; Social benefit Vs technological risks; Path to risk analysis;
Perception of risk, risk assessment in different disciplines.

UNIT II ELEMENS OF ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT 10

Hazard identification and accounting – Fate and behaviour of toxics and persistent substances in
the environment – Properties, processes and parameters that control fate and transport of
contaminants – Receptor exposure to Environmental Contaminants – Dose Response Evaluation –
Exposure Assessment – Exposure Factors, Slope Factors, Dose Response calculations and Dose
Conversion Factors – Risk Characterization and consequence determination – Vulnerability
assessment – Uncertainty analysis.

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UNIT III TOOLS AND METHODS FOR RISK ASSESSMENT 12
HAZOP and FEMA methods – Cause failure analysis – Event tree and fault tree modeling and
analysis – Multimedia and multipath way exposure modeling of contaminant migration for estimation
of contaminant concentrations in air, water, soils, vegetation and animal products – Estimation of
carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risks to human health – Methods in Ecological risk assessment
– Probabilistic risk assessments – radiation risk assessment – Data sources and evaluation.

UNIT IV RISK MANAGEMENT 8

Risk communication and Risk Perception – comparative risks – Risk based decision making –
Risk based environmental standard setting – Risk Cost Benefit optimization and tradeoffs –
Emergency Preparedness Plans – Emergency planning for chemical agent release – Design of risk
management programs – risk based remediation; Risk communication, adaptive management,
precaution and stake holder involvement.

UNIT V APPLICATIONS 9
Case studies on risk assessment and management for hazardous chemical storage – Chemical
industries – Tanneries – Textile industries – Mineral processing and Petrochemical plants –
Hazardous waste disposal facilities – nuclear power plants – contaminated site remediation – Case
histories on Bhopal, Chernobyl, Seveso, Three Mile Island.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:
 Ability to identify fate and behaviour of toxics and persistent substances in the
environment.
 Ability to apply the principle of risk management for solving Environmental problems

REFERENCES:
1. Cutter, S.L., Environmental Risk and Hazards, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
1999.
2. Kasperson, J.X. and Kasperson, R.E. and Kasperson,R.E., Global Environmental Risks,
V.N.University Press, New York, 2003.
3. Kofi Asante Duah, “Risk Assessment in Environmental management”, John Wiley and sons,
Singapore, 1998.
4. Kolluru Rao, Bartell Steven, Pitblado R and Stricoff, “Risk Assessment and Management
Handbook”, McGraw Hill Inc., New York, 1996.
5. Risks and Decisions for Conservation and environmental management, Mark Burman,
Cambridge University Press.
6. Susan L |Cutter, “Environmental Risks and Hazards” Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1999.

EV5012 REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT LT PC
3 0 03

OBJECTIVES:
 To educate the students on aspects of Remote Sensing
 Develop the different remote sensing technique
 To educate the students on aspects of GIS and data management
 Develop the GIS Applications for monitoring and management of environment

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UNIT I REMOTE SENSING ELEMENTS 8
Historical Perspective, Principles of remote sensing, components of Remote Sensing, Energy
source and electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetic spectrum, Energy interaction, Spectral
response pattern of earth surface features, Energy recording technology

UNIT II REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGY 9

Classification of Remote Sensing Systems, , Aerial photographs, Photographic systems – Across
track and along track scanning, Multispectral remote sensing, Thermal remote sensing, Microwave
remote sensing – Active and passive sensors, RADAR, LIDAR

UNIT III SATELLITE REMOTE SENSING 9

Satellites and their sensors, satellite orbits, Indian space programme - Research and development -
ISRO satellites, LANDSAT, ERS, SPOT, TERRA and NOOA satellite series, Characteristics of
Remote Sensing data ,Satellite data Products
UNIT IV IMAGE PROCESSING AND GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM 10
Photogrammetry – Visual image interpretation, Digital image processing – Image rectification,
enhancement, transformation, Classification, Data merging, GIS Concepts – Spatial and non spatial
data, Vector and raster data structures, Data analysis, Database management – RS – GIS
Integration, Image processing software, GIS software

UNIT V REMOTE SENSING AND GIS APPLICATIONS 9

Monitoring and management of environment, Conservation of resources, Sustainable land use,
Coastal zone management – Limitations
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
 Ability to identify the environmental problems using Remote sensing
 Ability to apply the principle of RS and GIS for solving Environmental problems
 Ability to assess the Environmental Impacts using RS and GIS

REFERENCES:
1. Burrough, P.A. and McDonnell, R.A., Principles of Geographic Information systems Oxford
University Press, New York, 2001.
2. Golfried Konechy, Geoinformation: Remote sensing, Photogrammetry and Geographical
Information Systems, CRC press, 1st Edition, 2002.
3. Lillesand, T.M. and Kiefer, R.W, Remote sensing and image interpretation, John Wiley and
sons, New York, 2004.
4. Lintz, J. and Simonet, Remote sensing of Environment, Addison Wesley Publishing
Company, New Jersey, 1998.
5. Pmapler and Applications of Imaging RADAR, Manual of Remote Sensing, Vol.2,
ASPR, 2001.

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