102-0368-00L Air Quality and Aerosol Mechanics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | J. Wang |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Prerequisite: Strongly recommended: 102-0635-01L Luftreinhaltung (Air Pollution Control) or similar lectures |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102-0368-00 G | Air Quality and Aerosol Mechanics | 2 hrs |
| J. Wang |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Air quality has direct effect on public health and life quality. Both gaseous and particulate pollutants affect the air quality. Aerosols, solid or liquid particles suspended in the air, play important roles in atmospheric sciences and air pollution. This course covers aerosol mechanical, optical and electrical properties, and measurement and control technologies. |
| Learning objective | The students understand the effects of airborne particulate and gaseous pollutants on air quality. The students gain fundamental knowledge on mechanics governing mechanical, optical and electrical properties of aerosols. Aerosol behaviors including diffusion, coagulation, condensation, charging and evaporation are discussed. The students understand basic principles to generate, sample, measure and control airborne particles. The students learn state-of-the-art instruments for air-borne particles from micrometer to nanometer size range. |
| Content | Properties of Gases. Uniform Particle Motion. Particle Size Statistics. Straight-Line Acceleration and Curvilinear Particle Motion. Brownian Motion and Diffusion. Filtration. Aerosol Deposition in Respiratory System Sampling and Measurement of Concentration. Coagulation. Condensation and Evaporation. Electrical Properties. Optical Properties. Microscopic Measurement of Particle Size. Production of Test Aerosols. |
| Lecture notes | The following text book is strongly recommended Hinds, W.C. Aerosol Technology: Properties, Behavior, and Measurement of Airborne Particles, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd Edition - February 1999. |
| Literature | Hinds, W.C. Aerosol Technology: Properties, Behavior, and Measurement of Airborne Particles, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd Edition - February 1999. Friedlander, S.K. Smoke, Dust, and Haze: Fundamentals of Aerosol Dynamics, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, March 2000. Seinfeld, J.H. and Pandis, S.N. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, from Air Pollution to Climate Change, 2nd edition, 2006. Journal of Aerosol Science Aerosol Science and Technology Environmental Science and Technology Atmospheric Environment Environmental Health Perspectives Science of the Total Environment Journal of Nanoparticle Research |
| Prerequisites / Notice | strongly recommended: 102-0635-01L Luftreinhaltung (Air Pollution Control) or similar |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | J. Wang |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Written aids | Paper, pens and calculators (communication-disabled and non-programmable) are needed for the exam. In the open-book part of the exam, books, notes and homework solutions can also be used. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Air Quality and Aerosol Mechanics |
| Additional links | An aerosol education site created by the Uni of Florida and Washington Uni in St. Louis |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering Master | EM: Air Quality Control | W |  |
| Environmental Engineering Master | Air Quality Control | O | |