Course - Spreading of Pollution - TBA4325
Spreading of Pollution
About
About the course
Course content
Ocean dispersion, dispersion in the atmosphere and dispersion on the soil. Mixing processes: Spreading by shear, turbulent diffusion, density driven diffusion (in plumes). Statistical methods and modelling. Degradation processes (oil): Evaporation, emulsion formation, dispersion, solubility in water, biological and photo-chemical degradation. Airborne dust: Spreading and retention times.
Learning outcome
The students will obtain a thorough knowledge on the mechanisms for dispersion and transport of pollution in various recipients (water, soil and air).
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and colloquia. 2/3 of the exercises must be passed to get access to the exam. The course is taught in English. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Recommended previous knowledge
Elementary knowledge in hydro-dynamics and hydro-geology and statistics.
Course materials
Lecture notes and selected papers. To be announced at start of course.
Subject areas
- Marine Civil Engineering
- Marine Technology
- Environmental and Resource Engineering
- Petroleum Geosciences
- Technological subjects