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Lecture notes atmospheric physics and chemistry chemical. I air pollution caused by industries jiming hao and guowen li typically decreases at the rate of 6. The weight of an air contaminant in a cubic meter of air 3mgm and the volume ratio ppm v, or just ppm are normally used. Definitions and classifications used in the study of air pollution are introduced. Air pollution in india impact, policy analysis and remedial measures by governments today, air pollution has emerged as a global public health problem and is identified as a major environmental health hazard by agencies such as the world health organization who. Plan strenuous outside activities when air quality is better. Lecture 11 causes, effects and control of noise and. Download link is provided and students can download the anna university ce6011 air pollution management apm syllabus question bank lecture notes syllabus part a 2 marks with answers part b 16 marks question bank with answer, all the materials are listed below for the students to make use of it and score good maximum marks with our study materials. The origin of air pollution on the earth can be traced from the times when man started using firewood as a means of cooking and heating. In addition, as much as 33% of ocean pollution comes from the atmosphere so reducing air pollution also reduces ocean pollution. Most of the information they receive about air pollution is alarming.
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The nrdc has been a leading authority on this law since it was established in 197. Environmental fluid mechanics pollution dispersion in the environment 5 1. The troposphere is the layer that contains most of our air pollutants ii stratosphere is the layer between the troposphere and approximately 50km. Air pollution material pdf download lecturenotes for free. The health effects of air pollution john locke foundation.
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The present lecture note on air pollution is therefore, prepared to be used as a teaching material to train mainly environmental health and other students of health category in. There is significant inequality in exposure to air pollution and related. Fuel switching based on meteorological conditions or air pollution forecasts have been used to prevent air pollution problem in many areas. Main sources of the indoor air pollution indoor air pollution 17 room ventilation also affects the air pollution level. Reduce your risk by using the air quality index aqi to plan outdoor activities. Air pollution and its control measures 447 the other choice for an electric utility can be the use of natural gas as a fuel. Lecture 11 causes, effects and control of noise and thermal pollution. Acid rain withered trees effects on air pollution 1.
Pollution is the introduction of harmful or poisonous substances into environment that may cause adverse effects. Lecture notes on air pollution objectives air pollution. Air pollution and its effects on health case studies, india. Oct 31, 20 air pollution is a huge problem, and it is one that humans have caused. Air pollution major kinds of pollutants primary pollutants from the original source volcanoes, motor vehicles, factory combustion, dust, open burning, secondary pollutants form from chemical reactions between primary pollutants or other element of atmosphere like water vapor. Air pollution occurs when certain gases and particles build up in the atmosphere to such levels that they can cause harm to our health, causing breathing and respiratory problems, and even resulting in premature death, as well as damaging the environment around us. Introduction to air pollution air pollution n ox free. Noise is perhaps one of the most undesirable by products of modern mechanized lifestyle. Find materials for this course in the pages linked along the left. Introduction to air pollution science learning objectives by the end of this chapter the reader will be able to. Review of evidence on health aspects of air pollution. In addition to air pollution, this industry also causes impairment to the health of the workers, and is classified as a unit carrying on hazardous process.
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