Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2024_25
Subject ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY Code 00708028
Study programme
0708 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA MECÁNICA
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third Second
Language
Castellano
Ingles
Prerequisites
Department QUIMICA Y FISICA APLICADAS
Coordinador
MARTINEZ TORRES, ELIA JUDITH
 E-mail ejmartr@unileon.es
jcarj@unileon.es
Lecturers
CARA JIMÉNEZ , JORGE
MARTINEZ TORRES, ELIA JUDITH
Web http://
General description The students will be introduced with the different treatment techniques for gaseous and liquid effluents from industry
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente QUIMICA Y FISICA APLICADAS GOMEZ BARRIOS , XIOMAR ARLETH
Secretario QUIMICA Y FISICA APLICADAS MARTINEZ MORAN , OLEGARIO
Vocal QUIMICA Y FISICA APLICADAS SANCHEZ MORAN , MARTA ELENA
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente QUIMICA Y FISICA APLICADAS CALVO PRIETO , LUIS FERNANDO
Secretario QUIMICA Y FISICA APLICADAS GARCIA PEREZ , ANA ISABEL
Vocal QUIMICA Y FISICA APLICADAS MORAN PALAO , ANTONIO

Competencias
Code  
A18152
B5635
B5637
B5638
B5642
B5643
B5644
B5648
C2 CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
C3 CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
C4 CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience

Learning aims
Competences
Basic knowledge and application of environmental technologies C3
Develop a vision of the environment, consistent with the industrial development C3
Knowledge of the technological and administrative interactions C2
C3
B5635
B5644
B5638
B5648
C2
C3
C4
B5635
B5637
B5638
B5642
B5643
B5648
A18152

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
SECTION I. PROBLEMS OF WATER POLLUTION, AIR AND SOIL: LEGAL ISSUES, SOURCES, PARAMETERS Topic 1: INTRODUCTION.
Generalities about water pollution and air pollution, concepts and legislation

Topic 2: MATTER BALANCES.
Introduction to material balance calculations and resolution of exercises applied to purification processes.
SECTION II. WASTEWATER TREATMENT Topic 3: MAIN PARAMETERS AND FOUNDATIONS.
Physical, chemical and biological parameters. Fundamentals of biological systems.

Topic 4: PRE-TREATMENT AND PRIMARY TREATMENT SYSTEMS.
Wastewater purification concepts, design of pretreatment systems for purification. Knowledge of primary treatment.

Topic 5: BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND ADVANCED TREATMENTS.
Main concepts and design of biological treatments for wastewater purification.

Topic 6: SLUDGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS.
Main concepts of waste treatment methods obtained from wastewater treatment.
SECTION III. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL Topic 7: GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION.
Introduction to air pollution, general concepts.

Topic 8: PARTICLE REMOVAL SYSTEMS.
Main concepts and design of particle control methods.

Topic 9: ELIMINATION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Main concepts on VOC control methods.

Topic 10: CONTROL OF SULFUR AND NITROGEN OXIDES.
Main concepts on Sox and NOx control methods.
SECTION IV. WASTES Topic 11: WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Introduction to waste management, classification and main legislation.
SECTION V. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY Topic 12: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
Main concepts of environmental management in companies, certifications, ISO14001.
Topic 13: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.
Main sustainability concepts, 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Lecture 28 30 58
 
Seminars 3 6 9
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms 3 0 3
Problem solving, classroom exercises 12 24 36
Field work/trips 4 0 4
Laboratory practicals 6 10 16
 
Personal tuition 1 0 1
 
Mixed tests 3 20 23
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Lecture The methodology will be based fundamentally on the master lesson, in which the teacher presents the objectives and most relevant training content of each topic. The student will be provided in advance and through the subject's website with a summary of the topic to be developed. The student must acquire the basic knowledge that enables him to achieve the specific skills of the subject.
Seminars In the seminars, students complete the practical work proposed by the teacher.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms The development of the practices consists of: a) The teacher distributes the simplified practice scripts that contain the characteristics of a real pollution problem: effluent to be purified, proposed purification installation and questions to be developed. b) Presentation by the teacher of the objectives indicated above and the characteristics of the computer program. c) Uploading a file that contains the script developed and the installation that the teacher has previously designed to resolve the case of contamination indicated. In this script the student can follow through photographs what the equipment she is working with is like. d) Explanation of the problem by the teacher: the installation, each of its parts and the possible modifications to be made on each of them are studied. e) Modifications begin to be made in the first team indicated in the script. The student must study how it affects the performance of the process, the sizing, and must draw consequences: whether this modification is necessary, convenient or inconvenient. You will discuss all this with the teacher. It is here where the student acquires technical criteria and therefore realizes the importance of knowledge of these subjects and their relationship with other technologies. f) Once all the modifications proposed in the script have been made, the student must propose other possible improvements
Problem solving, classroom exercises In problem classes, the teacher will propose a series of questions or problems that the student will study in advance and hand in and/or solve in class, promoting their reasoning ability and participation.
Field work/trips Outings will be made corresponding to the studies carried out in class
Laboratory practicals The laboratory practices will be developed in the laboratories assigned to the area, with the objective that the student visualizes the theoretical knowledge acquired: a) The teacher provides simplified practice scripts that contain the material and development of the practice, as well as the different problems/issues derived from carrying it out. b) Brief presentation by the teacher of the stated objectives and development. c)The student performs the exercises proposed in the laboratory and collects data. d) At home, the student solves the problems posed with the data acquired experimentally. e) The student acquires technical criteria and therefore realizes the importance of the knowledge of these subjects and their relationship with other technologies. f) The student delivers the Practice Report
Personal tuition In this activity, the teacher resolves doubts and raises questions to discuss, analyzes the student's progress and consistency, recommends work methods in the subject, proposes individual or group work, and guides and moderates the discussion of the results obtained by the students. .

Personalized attention
 
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Seminars
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
Personal tuition
Description
The teacher resolves doubts and raises questions for discussion, analyzes the student's progress and consistency, recommends work methods in the subject, proposes individual or group work, and guides and moderates the discussion of the results obtained by the students.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Problem solving, classroom exercises Resolution of problems proposed by the teacher. The student will study in advance and deliver and/or solve the proposed problems in class, facilitating reasoning ability and participation in the classroom. 5%
Seminars Resolution of exercises proposed by the teacher.
It is evaluated, correct resolution and work in class, Structure, quality, bibliographic sources used, originality, correct use of specific terminology, clarity and correctness in writing, ability to speak orally if applicable. 		10%
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Management of concepts during practice. Terminology and comments on the resolution of the issues raised in the practice script. Delivery of work 8%
Laboratory practicals Good behavior and work in the laboratory.
Management of concepts during practice. Terminology and comments on the resolution of the issues raised in the practice script. Memory delivery 		12%
Mixed tests Knowledge and understanding of the subject
A written exam with short answer questions and some questions to be developed.
Problem resolution 		65%
 
Other comments and second call

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic Metcalf and Eddy, Ingeniería de aguas residuales, Mc Graw Hill, 2004
Noel de Nevers, Ingeniería de control de la contaminación del aire, Mc Graw Hill , 1997
Masters Ela, Introduccion a la Ingenieria Medioambiental, Prentice Hall, 2008
DEGREMONT, Water Treatment Handbook, DEGREMONT-SUEZ, 2007

Complementary

INFOENVIRO MAGAZINE

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