UNIT I - INTRODUCTION

PART A
1. Define Air pollution

Air pollution is the excessive concentration of foreign matters in the air which adversely
affects the human beings of the individual or causes damage to the property (Or) Any
substance in the air that causes damages to health and properties. (Or)
The presence in ambient atmosphere of substances, generally resulting from the activity of
man, in sufficient concentration, present for a sufficient time and under circumstances to
interfere significantly with comport, health or welfare of persons or with full use or
enjoyment of property.
2. What are natural contaminants?

Natural fog, pollen grains, bacteria and product of volcanic eruption

3. How inhalation of carbon monoxide affects human health?

It reduces the ability of the hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the body tissues. Neurological disasters take
place

4. What is Fog

Visible aerosols in which the dispersed phase in liquid.

5. Correlations between weather variables and ozone concentrations

Better correlation in summer and at inland stations. Most important variables for ozone
prediction: 850-mb (about 5,000 feet high) temperature. 950-mb temperature, inversion base
height, inversion magnitude, and maximum mixing height also show significant correlations
with ozone concentration.

6. Briefly explain the formation of Ozone

Photochemical (summer smog) forms when pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and organic
compounds react together in the presence of sunlight. A gas called ozone is formed Nitrogen
Dioxide + Sunlight + Hydrocarbons =

7. Ozone
This is a very general representation of the formation of ozone in the lower atmosphere. In
actual fact, many different chemical reactions produce Ozone.
8. List out any four sources of Air Pollution.

Combustion process
Chemical processes
Petroleum operations.
Metallurgical processes

9. What is Smog? Give the types.

Smog is a synchronism of two wards- smoke and fog. Smoke can be of two types-
photochemical or coal induced.
10. Briefly Explain Particulate matters:-
Particulate matter," also known as particle pollution or PM, is a complex mixture of extremely
small particles and liquid droplets. Particle pollution is made up of a number of components,
including acids (such as nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals, metals, and soil or dust
particles.
11. Effect of Pollution Damage to Plants

With the destruction and burning of the rain forests more and more CO2 is being released into
the atmosphere. Trees play an important role in producing oxygen from carbon dioxide. "A
115 year old Beech tree exposes about 200,000 leaves with a total surface to 1200 square
meters.
During the course of one sunny day such a tree inhales 9,400 liters of carbon dioxide to
produce 12 kilograms of carbohydrate, thus liberating 9,400 liters of oxygen. Through this
mechanism about 45,000 liters of air are regenerated which is sufficient for the respiration of
2 to 3 people". This process is called photosynthesis which all plants go through but some
yield more and some less oxygen. As long as no more wood is burnt than is reproduced by
the forests, no change in atmospheric CO2 concentration will result.

12. How to Reduce the Pollution

You can help to reduce global air pollution and climate change by driving a car that gets at
least 35 miles a gallon, walking, bicycling, and using mass transit when possible. Replace
incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs, make your home more energy
efficient, and buy only energy efficient appliances. Recycle newspapers, aluminum, and other
materials.
Plant trees and avoid purchasing products such as Styrofoam that contain CFCs. Support
much stricter clean air laws and enforcement of international treaties to reduce ozone
depletion and slow global warming

13. What are the effects of photo chemical smog?

Eye irritation, Vegetation Damage, Visibility Reduction, Cracking of Rubbers

15.Classification of sampling Methods

Insitu sampling and remote sensing

16.Define Acid rainAcid rain

(or acid deposition, as it's called in technical circles) is produced by the burning of fossil
fuels. It is formed when emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react in the
atmosphere with water, oxygen and oxidants to form various acidic compounds. These
compounds then fall to the ground in either wet or dry form. Refer to all precipitation-rain,
snow, and dew which is more acidic than normal.
 17. Define Photo chemical reaction

Any chemical reaction that is initiated as a result of absorption of light.

18. List out the Air pollution emission source

Point source, Line sources, Area source, Volume source

19. Definition of the Term “Portable”

The word portable typically conveys an object that is “Carried or moved with ease, such as a
light or small box

20. Definition of the Term “Mobile”

The definition of mobile is essentially “…capable of moving or of being moved readily from
place to place: a mobile organism; a mobile missile system.”

21. Briefly explain greenhouse effect

The greenhouse effect is the heating of the surface of a planet or moon due to the presence of an
atmosphere containing gases that absorb and emit infrared radiation. Thus, greenhouse gases trap heat
within the surface-troposphere system. This mechanism is fundamentally different from that of an
actual greenhouse, which works by isolating warm air inside the structure so that heat is not lost by
convection. The greenhouse effect was discovered by Joseph Fourier in 1824, first reliably
experimented on by John Tyndall in 1858, and first reported quantitatively by Svante Arrhenius.

22. Explain the term global warming

Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans
since the mid-20th century and its projected continuation. Global surface temperature
increased 0.74 ± 0.18 °C (1.33 ± 0.32 °F) during the last century. The Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) concludes that most of the observed temperature increase since the middle of
the 20th century is caused by increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases resulting from human
activity such as fossil fuel burning and deforestation
23. Define aerosols.

An aerosol can be defined as a dispersion of solid and liquid particles suspended in gas.
Atmospheric aerosols, unsurprisingly, refer to solid and liquid particles suspended in air.
Aerosols are produced by dozens of different processes that occur on land and water surfaces,
and in the atmosphere itself. Aerosols occur in both the troposphere and the stratosphere, but
there are considerable differences in the size ranges, chemical nature and sources of the
aerosols that occur in these two atmospheric layers.
24.Effect on CO,

The main and immediate benefits of using reformulated gasoline in the car is the reduction in
the CO exhaust emissions levels. The addition of an oxygenate suchas MTBE to the gasoline
provides extra oxygen to the fuel combustion process and it works in the same way as the
oxygen contained in the external combustion air supplied to the engine. As a result, more
complete combustion of the hydrocarbons occur and more CO is oxidized to CO2. The net
results is a decrease in the concentrations of CO exhaust emissions.
 25. Effect on Ozone Formation

The reformulated gasoline containing MTBE decreases the ozone formation in the
atmosphere. The oxygen present in the MTBE added to the gasoline ensures more complete
combustion of fuel hydrocarbons and thus UBHC released to the atmosphere are reduced. As
stated earlier, a reduction in NOx level is also achieved using MTBE-gasoline blends. Both
hydrocarbons as well as NOx are precursors of ozone formation. Thus a reduction in the
concentrations of precursors decreases the ozone formation in the atmosphere.
25. What are Effects of Air Pollutants

Air pollution effects may also be divided into several categories, with such effects
encompassing those that are health-related as well as those associated with damage to
materials or which cause decreases in atmospheric aesthetic features. Examples of effects on
human health include eye irritation, headaches and aggravation of respiratory difficulties.
Plants and crops have been subjected to undesirable consequences of air pollution, including
abnormal growth patterns, leaf discoloration or spotting and death. Property damage include
property devaluation because of odors, deterioration of materials such as concrete statutory,
discoloration of painted surfaces. The aesthetic effects include reductions in visibility,
discoloration of air, photochemical smog- related traffic disruptions at airports and the
general nuisance aspects of odors and duct.
Part B:
1. (i)Discuss about the air pollutants that contribute climate change. (7)
(ii)What is ambient air quality standards? Enumerate its importance (6)
2. (i) Enumerate the steps to be taken to control pollution in India. (7)
(ii) Mention and explain the categories of air quality index. (6)
3. (i) What are the effects of air pollution on human beings and plants? (7)
(ii) Distinguish among macroscale, mesoscale and microscale atmospheric motions.(6)
4. (i) Write the sources and classification of air pollutants.
(ii) Discuss the chemical methods of analysis of air pollutants.
5. Explain in detail about the characteristics of air pollution.
6. Discuss in detail about the effects of air pollution on human beings, animals and vegetation
7. Briefly discuss the various sampling techniques involved in air pollution study.
8. How are air pollutants classified? What are the different sources of air pollutants? Give examples
9. Make a detailed discussion on global warming and ozone layer depletion.
10. How is high volume air sampler used for ambient air quality sampling? Explain
11. How air pollutants produce economical effects? Also explain the effects on human beings
12. (i) Describe the method of analysis for oxides of nitrogen. (7)
(ii) Write a note on "Ozone layer depletion". (6)
13. (i) Briefly discuss the concepts involved in isokinetic sampling. (7)
(ii) What are the types and sources of particulate matter causing air pollution? Briefly explain them.
(6)
14. (i)Name the elemental properties of the atmosphere (7)
(ii)Discuss in briefly about the ambient air quality standards adopted by EPA (6)

PART C :

1. Explain about air sampling and the systems adopted for that.
2. (i)Describe the method of analysis for oxides of nitrogen. (8)
(ii) Write a note on "Ozone layer depletion". (7)
3. (i) Explain the effects of CO,SO2 and heavy metals on human being. (7)
 (ii) List out the methods for quantitative analysing of air pollutants (8)
4. (i) Discuss the global warming -pollutants responsible, their sources and impacts (7)
(ii) Briefly explain the methods of sampling for gaseous pollutants (8)

UNIT II METEOROLOGY
PART A
1. What is adiabatic lapse rate?

The decrease of atmosphere temperature with height

2. List out any four sampling methods.

Sedimentation, filtration, Impingement, ESP

3. National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone (NAAQS)

Primary standard to protect public health. One-hour average ozone > 0.12 ppm for
federal standard. One-hour average ozone > 0.09 ppm for state standard.

4. Define Ambient air quality

A physical and chemical measure of the concentration of contaminants in the

ambient atmosphere. The quality is usually monitored over a specific period.
5. What is the word MINAS stands for?

Minimum National Air Quality

Standards 6.What is Mixing Height

Height above the earth’s surface to which related pollutants will extend, primarily
through the action of atmospheric turbulence

7. Define Fumigation

The phenomenon in which pollutants that are aloft in the air are brought rapidly to ground
level when the air destabilizes
8. Define Dispersion.
The mixing of gases contain the high concentration of pollutant

9. Write short note on Air monitoring.

The process of detention and measurement of pollutants in air

10. Define Mass concentration

Concentration expressed in terms of mass of a substance per unit volume of gas or liquid.

11. What do you meant by Pressure drop

The differential pressure b/w two points in a system. The resistance to flow b/w in the two
points.

12. Relative humidity

 The ratio of the actual vapors pressure of the air to the saturation vapor pressure.

13. What is Inversion

Condition in the atmosphere in which air temperature increases with elevation, under this
conditions, the atmosphere is said to be in stable equilibrium.
14. Briefly explain Box model dispersion

The box model is the simplest of the model types It assumes the air shed (i.e., a given volume
of atmospheric air in a geographical region) is in the shape of a box. It also assumes that the
air pollutants inside the box are homogeneously distributed and uses that assumption to
estimate the average pollutant concentrations anywhere within the airshed. Although useful,
this model is very limited in its ability to accurately predict dispersion of air pollutants over an
air shed because the assumption of homogeneous pollutant distribution is much too simple.
15. Briefly explain Gaussian model

The Gaussian model is perhaps the oldest (circa 1936) and perhaps the most commonly used
model type. It assumes that the air pollutant dispersion has a Gaussian distribution, meaning
that the pollutant distribution has a normal probability distribution. Gaussian models are most
often used for predicting the dispersion of continuous, buoyant air pollution plumes
originating from ground-level or elevated sources. Gaussian models may also be used for
predicting the dispersion of non-continuous air pollution plumes (called puff models). The
primary algorithm used in Gaussian modeling is the Generalized Dispersion Equation for a
Continuous Point-Source Plume.

16. Explain Lagrangian dispersion model

A Lagrangian dispersion model mathematically follows pollution plume parcels (also called
particles) as the parcels move in the atmosphere and they model the motion of the parcels as a
random walk process. The Lagrangian model then calculates the air pollution dispersion by
computing the statistics of the trajectories of a large number of the pollution plume parcels. A
Lagrangian model uses a moving frame of reference] as the parcels move from their initial
location. It is said that an observer of a Lagrangian model follows along with the plume.
17. Briefly explain Eulerian dispersion model

Eulerian dispersions model is similar to a Lagrangian model in that it also tracks the
movement of a large number of pollution plume parcels as they move from their initial
location. The most important difference between the two models is that the Eulerian model
uses a fixed three- dimensional Cartesian grid as a frame of reference rather than a moving
frame of reference
18. Briefly explain Dense gas dispersion model

Dense gas models are models that simulate the dispersion of dense gas pollution plumes (i.e.,
pollution plumes that are heavier than air). The three most commonly used dense gas models are:

The DEGADIS model e SLAB

model

The HEGADAS model

19. What is Lofting?

A type of plume which occurs when an inversion exits only below the plume and the plume is
inhibited from mixing downward.

20. What is Looping

A type of plume which has a wavy character. It occurs in a highly unstable atmosphere because of
rapid mixing.

21. What is Chimney

A structure with an opening or outlet from or through which any air pollutant may be emitted.

22. Define Coning

A type of plume which is like a cone. This take place in a near neutral atmosphere when the
wind velocity is greater than 32km/h.

23. What Is Plume

The path and extent in the atmosphere of the gaseous effluent released from the source,
usually a stack
24. Briefly explain Chimney effect:

The vertical penetration of smog through the inversion layer on the south slope of the San

Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains caused by the strong solar heating in the afternoon.

25. Define Fall out

A radioactive pollutant in the air caused after the explosion of a nuclear device, its degree of
contamination depending on several factors, such as distance, wind, and power of the device.

PART B :

1. Discuss different types of environmental lapse rate.

2. (i)With neat sketch explain the classifications of plume (7)
(ii) Discuss the atmospheric factors influencing the dispersion of air pollutants. (6)
3. Write short notes on following: (i) Atmosphere Stability (ii) Air pollution indices
4. Explain with neat sketch the plume behavior from a stack with respect to the different
prevailing lapse rate.
5. Explain the role meteorological elements in the dispersion of air pollutants in the
atmosphere.
6. Explain about the preparation of windrose diagram for a location.
7. Explain the relationship between ambient and adiabatic lapse rates and atmospheric
stability.
8. How is maximum mixing depth (MMD) determined?
9. Explain with neat sketches, how different atmospheric conditions give rise to different
kinds of plume.
10. (i)What is adiabatic lapse rate? Discuss the types of adiabatic lapse rate (7)
(ii) Mention and explain the types of sampling of gaseous pollutants (6)
11. Describe with neat sketches the plume dispersion under different stability classes
12. Describe Diffusion theories in the context of air pollution control.
13. (i) Explain the Guassian Plume model, assumptions made and its limitations (7)
 (ii)A boiler with stack height of 190m and 0.4m diameter is releasing flue gas a velocity
of 16m/s at a temperature of 160oC.The wind speed at the stack height is 6m/s and
ambient temperature is 350C.Estimate the plume rise when the environmental lapse rate
is +20C/100m. (6)
14. (i)A thermal power plant burns 100 tonnes of coal with 5.5% sulphur content. Calculate
minimum stack height required. The particulate concentration in flue gases is 8000
mg/m3and the gas flow rate is 20m3/sec (7)
(ii)Explain stack gas emission standards for different industries. (6)
PART C
1. (i)Explain the significance of wind rose diagram (5)
(ii) With neat sketch, explain how different atmospheric conditions give rise to
different kind of plume. (10)
2. Explain the factors influencing the atmospheric dispersion of air pollutants.
3. (i) What are the assumptions in the in the Gaussian Model. (5)
(ii) Describe the Gaussian plume model with a neat sketch in detail. (10)
4. A 100 m stack of diameter 5m releases a gas at 13.5 m/sec with a temperature of 1450C.
Calculate the plume rise assuming a wind speed at stack height of 4m/sec and an ambient
temperature of 150C if the environmental lapse rate is i. 1.50C / 100m ii. 0.50C / 100m

UNIT III CONTROL OF PARTICULATE CONTAMINANTS

PART A

1.Explain the principle behind settling chambers.

Particles in the air or gas stream settle due to gravity

2. Write down the various types of Inertial Separation

Baffle type, Louvre type, Dust trap

3. Name the common method of filter cleaning

Rapping, Shaking, Reverse air low, Pulse jet 4.State the

Principle of cyclone filter.

Control of gas borne pollution, particulates using centrifugal and inertial methods

5. What is adsorption?

Removal of impurities from a gas stream by concentration on the surface of solid or liquid

6. What are the Advantages of ESP

High collection efficiency

Particle as small as 0.1 mm can be removed
Low maintained and operating cost
Low-pressure drop (0.25 – 1.25 cm of water
Treatment time is negligible (0.1 – 10. s)
7. What are the Dis advantages of Esp

High initial cost

Space requirement is more
Possible explosion hazards during collection of combustible gases or particles
Poisonous gas , ozone , is produce by the negatively charged electrodes during gas
ionization

8. Briefly explain Bag filter

The most common type of collector is tubular type, consisting of tubular bags. A bag house
or bag filter consists of numerous vertical bags. They are suspended with open ends attached
to a manifolds
9.List out the type of Scrubbers

Spray towers
Venturi scrubbers
Cyclone scrubbers
Packed scrubbers
Mechanical scrubbers
10.Define Impinger

A sampling instrument adopting the principle of impingement for the collection of

particulate matters.
11.What is Bag house

An air pollution control device that traps gas borne particulate by forcing the gas through
filter bags
12.Define the term Contaminant

Unwanted material usually harmful or of a nuisance value are both

13.Define Cyclone filter

A type of particulate collector which depends upon centrifugal force for its action

14.What is meant by Dry bulb temperature

The actual temperature of the gas. Measured with a conventional thermometer

15.Define Fumigation

The phenomenon in which pollutants that are aloft in the air are brought rapidly to GL when
the air destabilizes.

16.What is Incineration
Combustion of solid, liquid, or gases wastes under controlled condition.

17.What is meant by Inertial separators

Air pollution control equipment that utilizes the principles of inertial to remove particulate
matter from a stream of air or gas.
18.What Is the Chemical Composition of Air?
 Atmosphere is made up of only five gases: nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, argon, and carbon
dioxide. Several other compounds also are present. Although this CRC table does not list
water vapor, air can contain as much as 5% water vapor, more commonly ranging from 1-
3%. The 1- 5% range places water vapor as the third most common gas

19.What is a wind rose?

A wind rose is a circular display of how wind speed and direction are distributed at a given
location for a certain time period. [or]

Windrose plots are usually used to display values which are related to compass directions.
For example it could be used to illustrate measured wind strengths over a time period in
different directions. An basic Windrose plot Illustrates a basic example of a windrose graph
with one windrose plot.

20. What causes condensation?

Condensation is the formation of liquid drops of water from water vapor. It is the process which
creates clouds, and so is necessary for rain and snow formation as well.
Condensation in the atmosphere usually occurs as a parcel of rising air expands and cools to the point
where some of the water vapor molecules clump together faster than they are torn apart from their
thermal energy.
21.Combustion Definition:
Combustion is a chemical reaction chemical that occurs between a fuel and an oxidizing
agent
that produces energy, usually in the form of heat and light.

22. Define Atmospheric Stability and Instability

Atmospheric stability : The resistance of the atmosphere to vertical motion.Temperature

distribution and lapse rates were discussed in Unit 4, where you learned that temperatures
normally increase as we get closer to the earth's surface. This is due in part to the greater
molecular activity of denser, more compressed air at lower altitudes. These conditions change
throughout a 24-hour period, as the daytime solar heating and nighttime heat loss to and
through the atmosphere tend to modify the temperature distributions.
23. Define Stable and Unstable Air

Weather is strongly affected by how stable or unstable the atmosphere is. Stable air means
that the weather is likely to be calm. It may rain or snow slowly and steadily, it may be
sunny, but the weather will not change quickly. Unstable air means that the weather might
change quickly with very little warning. Unstable air leads to sudden thunderstorms. What
makes the atmosphere stable or unstable? Picture an invisible box of air called an air parcel.
 If we compare the temperature of this air parcel to the temperature of air surrounding it, we
can tell if it is stable (likely to remain in place) or unstable (likely to move).
24. Briefly explain the Control equipment in air pollution

Any apparatus, devices, equipment or system to control the quality and manner of emission
of any air pollution and includes any devices used for securing the efficient operation of
any
industrial plant.

25. Define Due point

For air containing water vapor, it is the temperature at which liquid water begins to condense
for a given state of humidity and pressure, as the temperature is reduced.

26.What is Dust fall

The weight of particulate matter deposited due to gravitational action per unit time per unit area of the
surface.
PART : B
1. (i)Explain the cyclonic spray scrubber with a neat sketch (7)
(ii)Design a tubular ESP to treat 10,000 m3/hr of a gaseous stream from a paper mill for an
efficiency of 99%. Assume an effective migration velocity of 0.075m/sec (6)
2. (i)Explain the various methods of filter cleaning with neat sketches. (7)
(ii) Calculate the number of cyclones required to treat a flow of 50m3/sec with an inlet
velocity of 15m/sec. The diameter of cyclone is 1.8m. (6)
3. (i) What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of electro static precipitators? (7)
(ii) Design a tubular ESP to treat 10,000 m3/hr of a gaseous stream from a papermill for an
efficiency of 90%. Assume an effective migration velocity of 0.075m/sec. (6)
4. Explain with neat sketches the principle and working of the following:
(a) Cyclone Separator (b) Electro static precipitator
5. Explain with a neat sketch spray tower wet scrubber.
6. Write short notes on settling chamber.
7. (i) What is bag house filter? How it works? What are the operational problems involved? (7)
(ii) Explain the working principle of cyclone scrubber with a neat sketch. (6)
8. Discuss the functioning and operating problems associated with cyclone separators.
9. With a neat sketch , explain the working principle of bag filter. Give the equation for average
velocity coming to the filter surface
10. Derive the expression for the minimum size of particle that can be removed in gravity settling.
11. Discuss in detail about the factors affecting selection of control equipment
12. Make a note on air pollution control by process change and raw material change.
13. Explain the air pollution control efforts made in our country.
14. Write a brief note about Gas particle Interaction.
PART C:
1. (i)What are the applications of Electro static precipitators in various Industries (5)
(ii)A cylindrical Electro static precipitator of diameter 0.4m is used for separating pulverized
coal flyash particles from a furnace gas stream. If the volumetric flow rate of the gas
 is0.05m3/s. What will be the length of precipitator for obtaining a collection efficiency
is99.9%.What percent change in electrode collection area is required to increase the collection
efficiency from 99.9 to 99.95%. (10)
2. List the advantages and disadvantages of cyclone separator and also mention their industrial
application.
3. Explain with neat sketch the working principle of electro static precipitator with its advantage
and disadvantage.
4. Explain in detail about gravitational settling chambers with neat sketch.

UNIT IV CONTROL OF GASEOUS CONTAMINANTS

1. How do any calculate the efficiency of the separating Device?

ή= {Quantity of particulates collected from the gas / Quantity present in the gas}

2. What do you mean by Emission standards

Level for specific group of emitter and require that all member of these groups emit no more than
these permitted emission level
3. Define Particle Re-entrainment

It is associated with particle charging, It is occurs due to inadequate precipitator area ,or inadequate
dust removal from hoppe

4. Air pollution index

An arbitrarily derived mathematical combination of air pollutions witch give a single number
trying to describe the ambient air quality.
5. Define Pollution Standard Index (PSI)

A numerical scale of 0-500 corresponding to various pollution concentrations

6. Define Air quality criteria

Scientific information about the levels of air pollution and the durations of exposure which
result in adverse effects on health and welfare.
7. Air Quality Index (AQI implemented since July 23, 1999 by EPA)

AQI is calculated for the 6 criteria pollutants according to the EPA formulas. The highest
AQI value is adopted as the daily AQI. Foe example, if the AQI for ozone is 90 and 88 for

SO2.The reported AQI is 90

8. Define Pollution Potential
Holzworth's definition:
C/Q = L/UH
C: pollution concentration.
Q: emission rate.
L: city size along wind dimension (10 km or 100 km).
U: wind speed.
H: mixing height (height to which an air parcel can rise)
9. How do you Measure Air Quality
There are many ways to measure air pollution, with both simple chemical and physical
methods and with more sophisticated electronic techniques. There are four main methods of
measuring air pollution.
Passive sampling methods
Active sampling methods
Automatic methods
Remote optical / long path-analyzers use spectroscopic techniques, make real-time
measurements of the concentrations of a range of pollutants including nitrogen dioxide and
sulphur dioxide.
10. Definition of the Term “Instrumented”

Instrumented means to be “a device for recording, measuring, or controlling, especially such

a device functioning as part of a control system.”

11. Name some NOx control units

Low NOx burners

Selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR), NOx scrubbers d
Exhaust gas recirculation and Catalytic converter (also for VOC control)

12. Effective Methods to Control Air Pollution

Some of the effective
methods to Control Air
Pollution are as follows:
(a) Source Correction
Methods (b) Pollution Control equipment (c) Diffusion of pollutant in air (d) Vegetation (e)
Zoning.

13. What is the Air Quality Index for Health?

The Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality Index for Health (AQIH) is a number
from one to 10 that tells you what the air quality currently is in your region and whether or
not this might affect the health of you or your child. A reading of 10 means the air quality is
very poor and a reading of one to three inclusive means that the air quality is good. The
AQIH is calculated every hour. You can see the current readings on the AQIH map.
14. Is indoor air quality (IAQ) a health and safety concern?
Indoor air quality has become an important health and safety
concern. Common issues associated with IAQ include:
Improper or inadequately maintained heating and ventilation systems.Contamination by
construction materials, glues, fibreglass, particle boards, paints, chemicals, etc.Increase in
number of building occupants and time spent indoors

15. What are the common causes of IAQ problems?

IAQ problems result from interactions between building materials and furnishing, activities
within the building, climate, and building occupants. IAQ problems may arise from one or
more of the following causes:
Indoor environment - inadequate temperature, humidity, lighting, excessive noise
Indoor air contaminants - chemicals, dusts, moulds or fungi, bacteria, gases, vapours, odours
Insufficient outdoor air intake
 16. What are indoor air contaminants?

Here are examples of common indoor air contaminants and their main sources:
Carbon dioxide (CO2), tobacco smoke, perfume, body odours – from building occupants
Dust, fibreglass, asbestos, gases, including formaldehyde – from building materials
Toxic vapours, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) – from workplace cleansers, solvents,
pesticides, disinfectants, glues
Gases, vapours, odours – off-gas emissions from furniture, carpets, and paints
Dust mites – from carpets, fabric, foam chair cushions
Microbial contaminants, fungi, moulds, bacteria, – from damp areas, stagnant water and
condensate pans
Ozone – from photocopiers, electric motors, electrostatic air cleaners

17. Define Zoning

Zoning describes the control by authority of the use of land, and of the buildings thereon.
Areas of land are divided by appropriate authorities into zones within which various uses are
permitted.
18. What is the necessity for air quality?

The levels of air quality necessary with an adequate margin of safety, to protect the public
health, vegetation and property.
19. Define frequency and Method of Air Quality Measurements

The present study of air quality measurement in terms air pollution concentration has been
obtained by continuous monitoring for a period of eight hours at all directions and at the
proposed project site. The annual mean wind direction pattern has been compiled from the
long- term data made available from meteorological department. The sampling directions
around the project site has been selected so as to reflect the impact of anthropogenic
activities such as emissions from transportation, generation of dust with movement of
vehicles, emissions from industrial and domestic activities. Considering the facilities and
significant impact on air quality we have selected Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM),
Sulphur dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxides (Nox) and Carbon monoxide (CO).
PART B:

1. Explain how do you control the emission of NOx by the following treatment methods:
(a) Absorption by H2SO4.
(b) Absorption by Magnesium Hydroxide
(c) Adsorption by Solids.
2. (i) Write the general principle involved in absorption
(ii)Explain the criteria to achieve high performance in gas absorption equipment
3. Discuss the sources of pollutants and its control in a cement industry
4.(i) Explain briefly about the methods of biological air treatment system.
(ii) Briefly discuss on types of carbon adsorption system with suitable neat sketch.
5. (i) Discuss on absorption method of control of gaseous contaminants.
(ii) Write a brief notes on engineering design of condensation mode of air pollution control.
6.Enumerate and briefly explain various sources of radioactivity in environment and write about its
control measures
7.Tabulate the National air quality standards for residential, Industrial and sensitive areas.
8.Define adsorption and differentiate between physical and chemical adsorption
9.Explain the environmental guidelines for setting of industries
10.How London smog is different from Los Angeles Smog? Explain
11. Write a short note about condensation process with examples.
12. Write a short note about Incineration process with sketches.
13. Explain briefly about the bio-filters.
 14. Write a brief note about control and monitoring of gaseous pollutants on environment

PART C:

1. Write a short note on Ultraviolet photolysis of air pollution control method

2. Compare the functions of Central and State Pollution Control Board in the area of air pollution
control.
3. Explain what do you understand by air quality standards and air quality monitoring
4. What are the environmental guide lines for siting of industries to en sure optimum use of natural and
man-made resources in sustainable manner
 UNIT V INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
PART A

1. What is noise?
In simple terms, noise is unwanted sound. Sound is a form of energy which is emitted by a
vibrating body and on reaching the ear causes the sensation of hearing through nerves.

2. How can noise affect us?

Temporary Deafness: This Persists for about 24 hours after exposure to loud noise. Permanent
Deafness: Repeated or continuous exposure to noise of around 100 dB results in permanent
hearing loss.

3. How can we control the Noise source?

Reducing the noise levels from domestic sectors, Maintenance of automobiles, Control over
vibrations, Low voice speaking, Prohibition on usage of loud speakers and Selection of
machinery

4. What is the difference between sound and noise?

Noise is unwanted sound. Sound is a form of energy emitted by a vibrating body and on
reaching the ear it causes the sensation of hearing through nerves.

5. What is the purpose of frequency analysis?

The frequency analysis allow to separate the main components of the signals by dividing the
frequency range of interest into smaller frequency bands using a set of filters
6. List out typical sources of noise pollution.
Source Noise level dB(A)
Air compressors 95-104 Quiet garden 30
110 KVA diesel generator 95 Ticking clock 30
Lathe Machine 87 Computer rooms 55-60
Milling machine 112 Type institute 60
Oxy-acetylene cutting 96 Printing press 80
Pulveriser 92 Sports car 80-95
Riveting 95 Trains 96
Power operated portable saw 108 Trucks 90-100
Steam turbine (12,500 kW) 91 Car horns 90-105
Pneumatic Chiseling 118 Jet takeoff 120
7. What are the impacts of noise?
Physiological effects, Loss of hearing, human performance,
Nervous system: Annoyance,
Sleeplessness, Damage to material.
8. What are the methods to control noise pollution?
Identify the noise sources from each zone
Find out the noise levels of each zone
Compute Ldn values
Identify the likely causes of noise from noise sources.
Develop methodologies to solve the problem
Attempt to solve
9. What are the noise exposure limits in a workspace environment?
Regulations prescribe that, noise level of 90 dB (A) for more than 8 hr continuous exposure is
prohibited. Persons who are working under such conditions will be exposed to occupational
health hazards.

10. What are the ambient noise limits?

Sounds produced by all vibrating bodies are not audible. The frequency limits of audibility
are from 20 HZ to 20,000 HZ.
Noise generation is associated with most of our daily activities. A healthy human ear
responds to a very wide range of SPL from - the threshold of hearing at zero
dB,uncomfortable at 100-120dB and painful at 130-140 Db. Due to the various adverse
impacts of noise on humans and environment noise should be controlled.

11. Write short notes on Decibel, dB and Ldn

DECIBEL is measurement unit of sound, represented by dB.The day night equivalent noise
levels of a community can be expressed as -Ldn , dB(A) = 10 x
log10 [15/24 (10Ld/10) + 9/24 (10(Ln + 10)/10)] where, Ld = day-equivalent noise levels
(from 6AM - 9 PM), dB (A) Ln = night equivalent noise levels (from 9 PM - 6 AM), dB (A)
The day hours in respect to assessment of noise levels, is fixed from 6 AM - 9 PM (i.e.,
15hrs) and night hours from 9 PM - 6 AM (i.e., 9 hrs). A sound level of 10 dB is added to
Lndue to the low ambient sound levels during night for assessing the Ldn values.

12. Write short notes on Infrasonic and Ultrasonic

Infrasonic:Thesound of frequency less than 20HZ.
Ultrasonic: The sound of frequency more than 20,000
H

13. Equipment used in the measurement of noise levels

Sound level meter
Type-0 : Laboratory reference standard
Type-1: Lab use and field use in specified controlled environment
Type-2: General field use (Commonly used)
Type-3: Noise survey Impulse meters For measurement of impulse noise levels e.g. hammer
blows, punch press
strokes etc. Frequency analysers For detailed design and engineering purpose using a set of
filters. Graphic recorders Attached to sound level meter. Plots the SPL as a function of time
on a moving paper chart. Noise dosimeters Used to find out the noise levels in a working
environment attached to the worker

14. What is noise?

Noise is defined as unwanted sound. A sound might be unwanted because it is loud,
distracting, or annoying.

15. How is noise measured?

Literally speaking, noise can't be measured directly, since there is no instrument for
objectively detecting how "unwanted" something is. What can be measured is the sound
level, a quantification of a sound's pressure or intensity and related to its loudness. Sound
level is measured in decibels (dB), by a device called a sound level meter.

16. What is a decibel?

What are typical decibel levels of some common sounds? A whisper is 30 dB, conversational
speech is 60 dB, and someone shouting at you from an arm's length away is 85 dB. Noise
levelsof home appliances range from 50 dB (a refrigerator) to 95 dB (a food processor).
Lawn equipment and power tools have noise levels of 80–120 dB.

17. How many decibels can the human ear handle?

Immediate and irreversible nerve damage can be caused by sounds at 140 dB or higher (120
dB in young children). However, damage also occurs at lower sound levels, and this harm
accumulates over time. Any sound above 85 dB can cause wear and tear on your ears that
reduces your hearing acuity over time.

18. What is the loudest sound possible?

Sound is normally carried in air as a pressure wave. When the pressure of a sound wave
becomes as high as the air pressure itself, the sound becomes a shock wave. Normal air
pressure at sea level is 14.7 pounds per square inch (psi), or 101,325 pascals (Pa), which is
equivalent to 194 decibels (dB). So 194 dB is the loudest sound possible in air at sea level;
beyond that point it becomes a shock wave. (Sound waves that are transmitted through water
or other substances would have different limits.)

19. What are the effects of noise on human health?

Noise has direct physiological effects such as hearing damage (including hearing loss and
tinnitus, or ringing in the ears), as well as cardiovascular and hormonal disturbances. Indirect
effects include sleep loss, interference with concentration and learning, mood changes and
aggression, and social isolation.

20. How does noise affect babies and children?

Because the ear canal of a young child is smaller than an adult's, sound pressure is up to 20
dB greater than that in an adult ear. In addition to the threat to a child's hearing, noise causes
physiological and mental stress, and significantly impacts learning and cognitive
development. Background noise also interferes with speech perception and language
acquisition.

21. What is "white noise"?

White noise is a sound similar to radio static, or the sound a fan makes, that is often used to
mask unpleasant sounds. Some people find it helpful for sleeping, and it can be a soothing
sound for babies.

22. What are the most common sources of noise pollution?

Worldwide, the most common sources of noise pollution are cars, trucks, and other motor
vehicles. Planes and trains also contribute to noise pollution. Other sources include factory
machinery, power tools, and construction equipment.
 23. What problems does noise pollution cause for people?
The World Health Organization (WHO) cites seven categories for the ways noise adversely
affects human health:
Noise-induced hearing impairment
Interference with speech communication
Sleep disturbances
Cardiovascular and physiological effects
Mental health effects
Effects on performance of tasks
Annoyance and effects on behavior

24. What problems does noise pollution cause for animals?

Wild animals rely on their hearing for detecting predators, finding mates, establishing
territory, and recognizing warning alerts. Unnaturally high levels of noise can damage their
hearing and can also mask more subtle sounds that they need to hear in order to survive and
reproduce. They may also react with a fight-or-flight response to artificial sounds such as
aircraft noise, thereby using up valuable energy reserves to flee from a non-existent
predator. If noise in an area becomes too intrusive, animals may shift to a new territory or
alter their migration patterns, which can create new complications for their mating and
survival.

25. What are the laws regarding noise pollution?

Occupational noise is treated as a health and safety issue and is regulated at the state or
national level in many countries. Community noise is typically regarded as a nuisance issue
rather than a matter of health, and is normally regulated at local levels of government. The
regulations and levels of enforcement vary widely across different communities, and
worldwide. Noise-generating products such as automobiles and aircraft may be controlled by
industry regulations, and building codes may set requirements for reducing sound
transmission in new building construction projects.

26. What can you do personally to reduce my own noise pollution?

Mow your lawn at times that are reasonable for your neighborhood.
Avoid using high-noise yard tools such as leaf blowers and power hedge trimmers.
Keep your motor vehicle's muffler in good condition.
Only honk your horn in an emergency.
Train your dog not to bark inappropriately.
Put your cell phone on "vibrate" mode, and excuse yourself to a private area to conduct a
phone conversation.
Turn off the TV if no one is watching it.
If you want to enjoy loud music, use headphones.
PART B:

1. Explain with examples how air pollution affects building material.

2. Explain the air pollution control acts and regulation in India.
3. While recording A-weighted sound levels,4 readings have been taken at a site at different times of day. These
readings are:20,56,66 and 42 dB(A) re:20mpa.What is average sound level?
4. Explain in briefly the major factor and action that may help in noise abatement in a modern society
5. (i)Discuss in brief the various sources of noise, and their typical noise levels, in a modern society.
(ii) 50dB (A) noise lasting for 55 minutes is followed by 90dB(A) noise lasting for 5 minutes. What is Leq of this noise?
6. (i)How could noise control be achieved at the source by design?
(ii) How does noise pollution impact on human beings?
7. Explain the control methods and preventive measures undertaken for noise pollution
8. Differentiate between continuous, intermittent and impulsive noise.
9. State and discuss the various sources of noise pollution.
10. (i)Explain how does the noise exposure cause ill effects on human.
(ii) List out the air pollutant sources and control measures carried out in petroleum refining unit
11. Make a note on pollution control measures in a thermal power plant.
12. Explain the air pollution control efforts made in our country.
13. Explain noise control methodologies
14. Make a note on air quality standard for ambient air and for industrial exposure.
PART – C

1. Explain the mechanism by which hearing damage occurs.

2. Explain the methods that could be adopted to control Noise source by design.
3. (i) What are the sources of noise?How noise become a pollution problem?
(ii) "Control of noise at source"-Discuss in detail.
4. Discuss the effects of noise pollution