| Subject name (in Hungarian, in English) | Environmental Technology II. (PhD) | |||
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Environmental Technology II. (PhD)
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| Neptun code | BMEGEÁT4A15 | |||
| Type | study unit with contact hours | |||
| Course types and number of hours (weekly / semester) | course type: | lecture (theory) | exercise | laboratory excercise |
| number of hours (weekly): | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| nature (connected / stand-alone): | - | - | - | |
| Type of assessments (quality evaluation) | exam | |||
| ECTS | 3 | |||
| Subject coordinator | name: | Dr. Suda Jenő Miklós | ||
| post: | adjunct | |||
| contact: | suda.jeno.miklos@gpk.bme.hu | |||
| Host organization | Department of Fluid Mechanics | |||
| http://www.ara.bme.hu | ||||
| Course homepage | http://www.ara.bme.hu/oktatas/tantargy/NEPTUN/BMEGEAT4A15/ | |||
| Course language | hungarian | |||
| Primary curriculum type | komplex vizsga tárgycsoport PhD tárgy | |||
| Direct prerequisites | Strong prerequisite | none | ||
| Weak prerequisite | ||||
| Parallel prerequisite | ||||
| Milestone prerequisite | at least obtained 0 ECTS | |||
| Excluding condition | none | |||
Aim
The aim of teaching the subject is to deepen the knowledge of PhD students in environmental technology, as well as to fill in the gaps in the narrower topic related to their special field of research. The student can choose between parts A, B and C depending on the research topic of the PhD. A: Removal of gas phase components, B: Particle separation, C: Waste water treatment: During the semester, students have to solve an individual task related to their doctoral programme and present their results.
Learning outcomes
Competences that can be acquired by completing the course
Knowledge
The student has extensive knowledge of the removal of gas phase components. The student is informed in terms of absorption, equilibrium, equilibrium curve, solvent selection, material scales, work line, minimum gas-liquid ratio. The student knows the characteristics of methods for reducing sulfur dioxide content. The student is informed about adsorption, equilibrium, adsorbents, adsorption operation, packed bed, adsorbent regeneration and application of adsorption. The student knows the method and characteristics of chemical and biological flue gas treatment. The student has comprehensive knowledge of nitrogen oxide reduction, gas diffusion and membrane contactor characteristics. The student has extensive knowledge of cleaning of particle-laden gas, aerosols, particle dynamics. The student is informed about the mass balance of the separation process, separation efficiency and fraction separation efficiency, penetration. The student knows the correct way how to measure particle concentration and its theoretical and practical solutions. The student is aware of the role of forces and effects in the particle separation process. The student is aware of the characteristics of different particle separation equipment (settling chambers, pre-separators, Venturi washers, cyclones and multicyclones, electrostatic precipitators, depth / surface filters). The student systematizes the knowledge of wastewater treatment (wastewater characteristics, pre-treatment, first-order, second-order and third-order treatment). The student recalls the physico-chemical, biological wastewater treatment, wastewater treatment and sewage sludge treatment procedures and characteristics.
Ability
The student uses the related concepts of the subject and the research topic area. The student analyzes the available domestic and international literature sources in the field. The student interprets the concepts of regulation specific to the topic area. The student is able to identify environmental and technical issues related to the subject and research topic. The student identifies the parameters characteristic of the field and the field of research related to the research topic, their theoretical and practical modification possibilities. The student is able to comprehensively analyze the general characteristics of gas treatment and wastewater treatment. The student is able to make decisions based on the importance of biodiversity and responsibility for future generations. The student analyzes the key issues of sustainable development and ecological footprint in the field of environmental technology. The student outlines key issues for environmentally beneficial energy management. The student outlines the properties and characteristics important for the subject of the atmosphere, climate, and climate change. The student evaluates environmental engineering processes based on their advantages and disadvantages. The student identifies the parameters belonging to the subject and characteristic for the field of research, the possibilities of their theoretical and practical modification. The student ranks the various environmental technology solutions based on sustainable development and responsibility for future generations.
Attitude
The student constantly monitors the performed work, results and conclusions. The student expands the knowledge by continuously acquiring knowledge. The student is open to the use of information technology tools. The student seeks to learn about and routinely use the tools needed to solve environmental problems. The student develops the ability to provide accurate and error-free problem solving, engineering precision, and accuracy. The student strives for demanding engineering work and makes a decision based on careful consideration. The student monitors changes in the social, economic, and political system. The student publishes the results in accordance with the rules of the engineering profession. The student publishes opinions and views without offending others.
Independence and responsibility
The student collaborates with the instructor and fellow students to expand knowledge. The student accepts well-founded professional and other critical remarks. In some situations, as part of a team, the student work with fellow students to solve tasks. With the gained knowledge, the student makes a responsible, well-founded decision based on well-founded analyzes. The student feels a responsibility for the sustainable use of the environment and for present and future generations. The student is committed to the principles and methods of systems thinking and problem-solving.
Teaching methodology
In the lectures of the subject held at a given time on a pre-arranged weekly basis, the parts of the course related to the individual research topic of the students are presented in a consultation, which helps to independently acquire the lecture parts related to the research area. During the semester, students are given an individual assignment that belongs to the topic A) or B) or C) of the subject and is also related to their research topic, which they have to solve during the semester and report on the result. During the solution of individual tasks, within the framework of the lectures or beyond that, consultation is possible.
Support materials
Textbook
Dr. István Barótfi (editor): Environmental Technology, Agricultural Publisher, Budapest, 2000. ISBN: 963 9239 50 X
Dr. Béla Kovács: Air quality protection, Veszprém University Press, Veszprém 2004. ISBN: 963 9495 425
Lecture notes
Mihály Parti: Environmental Management Systems Part I (lecture note, www.ara.bme.hu), Budapest, 2020
Bothné Fehér K, Láng P, Parti M, Suda JM: Air pollution Control, Wastewater and Solid Wastes Management (online notes), 2020, ISBN 963x
Online material
http://www.ara.bme.hu/oktatas/tantargy/NEPTUN/BMEGEAT4A15/
Validity of the course description
| Start of validity: | 2025. January 1. |
| End of validity: | 2029. July 15. |
General rules
During the semester, the student solves an independent task closely related to the given doctoral research topic. During the semester, the theoretical lectures give each student the theoretical knowledge and methodology needed to solve the problem. Students work independently on their own assignments, and the lecturer is regularly consulted as they progress. At the end of the semester, students present the results in front of each other and prepare documentation. At the end of the semester, the result of the oral exam consists of the completion of the semester assignment and the quality of the presentation.
Assessment methods
Detailed description of mid-term assessments
| Mid-term assessment No. 1 | ||
| Type: | formative assessment, point-in-time personal act | |
| Number: | 1 | |
| Purpose, description: | To be developed during the semester, a project task related to PhD research, which helps to deepen the acquisition of the curriculum through theoretical and practical calculations and derivations. The aim of the partial achievement is to examine the existence of knowledge, ability, attitude, and learning outcomes belonging to the autonomy and responsibility competence group. Upon successful completion of the task, the student stabilizes the knowledge acquired in the lectures. | |
Detailed description of assessments performed during the examination period
Elements of the exam:
| Written partial exam | ||
| Obligation: | mandatory (partial) exam unit, failing the unit results in fail (1) exam result | |
| Description: | In the written exam, the lecturer gives three questions and / or calculation tasks from the curriculum, which the student develops over a given period of 120 minutes. No aids can be used during the development and the student can only work on the worksheet issued by the department. The questions asked in the written examination are closely related to the required theoretical lectures and, if possible, to the own research topic of the student. | |
| Oral partial exam | ||
| Obligation: | mandatory (partial) exam unit, failing the unit results in fail (1) exam result | |
| Description: | In the oral exam, the examiner asks three questions from the semester topics, which the student answers in detail at the board after a few minutes of preparation time. No aids may be used during the oral examination. The questions asked in the oral exam are closely related to the required theoretical lectures and, if possible, to the own research topic. The examiner will immediately communicate the assessment of the oral exam to the student. | |
| Inclusion of mid-term results | ||
| Obligation: | mandatory (partial) exam unit, failing the unit results in fail (1) exam result | |
| Description: | The result of the mid-semester tasks is included in the exam grade. Elaboration of the task and its presentation is a prerequisite for admission to the exam. Any aid can be used during home design. During the presentation, the standard expected of the doctoral student is what usually is on a scientific conference. In the presentation, it is a must to cover the connection points of the student's PhD research topic. | |
The weight of mid-term assessments in signing or in final grading
| ID | Proportion |
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| Mid-term assessment No. 1 | 100 % |
The condition for signing is that the score obtained in the mid-year assessments is at least 40%.
The weight of partial exams in grade
| Type: | Proportion |
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| Written partial exam | 50 % |
| Oral partial exam | 25 % |
| Inclusion of mid-term results | 25 % |
Determination of the grade
| Grade | ECTS | The grade expressed in percents |
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| very good (5) | Excellent [A] | above 95 % |
| very good (5) | Very Good [B] | 85 % - 95 % |
| good (4) | Good [C] | 70 % - 85 % |
| satisfactory (3) | Satisfactory [D] | 55 % - 70 % |
| sufficient (2) | Pass [E] | 40 % - 55 % |
| insufficient (1) | Fail [F] | below 40 % |
The lower limit specified for each grade already belongs to that grade.
Attendance and participation requirements
Must be present at at least 70% (rounded down) of lectures.
Special rules for improving, retaken and replacement
The special rules for improving, retaken and replacement shall be interpreted and applied in conjunction with the general rules of the CoS (TVSZ).
| Taking into account the previous result in case of improvement, retaken-improvement: | ||
| new result overrides previous result | ||
| The way of retaking or improving a partial assessment for the first time: | ||
| partial assesment(s) in this group can be improved or repeated once up to the end of the repeat period | ||
Study work required to complete the course
| Activity | hours / semester |
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| participation in contact classes | 28 |
| exam preparation | 21 |
| additional time required to complete the subject | 41 |
| altogether | 90 |
Validity of subject requirements
| Start of validity: | 2025. January 1. |
| End of validity: | 2029. July 15. |
Primary course
The primary (main) course of the subject in which it is advertised and to which the competencies are related:
Mechanical engineering sciences PhD programme
Link to the purpose and (special) compensations of the Regulation KKK
This course aims to improve the following competencies defined in the Regulation KKK:
Knowledge
Ability
Attitude
Independence and responsibility
Prerequisites for completing the course
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Knowledge type competencies
(a set of prior knowledge, the existence of which is not obligatory, but greatly facilitates the successful completion of the subject) |
BSc and MSc level basic knowledge of environmental engineering and PhD level knowledge of Environmental Engineering I. |
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Ability type competencies
(a set of prior abilities and skills, the existence of which is not obligatory, but greatly contributes to the successful completion of the subject) |
Independent, creative engineering problem-solving ability, ability to recognize and analyze the essential connections between complex flow phenomena and flow engineering processes |