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ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Group Members
GUIDED BY:
Mrs. Suneeti Wagh
PART -A PLAN
Topic Of The Microproject : Limnology – A Critical Review
BRIEf IntRODUCTIon
Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are
harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause
damage to the climate or to materials.
There are many different types of air pollutants, such as gases (including
ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane, carbon
dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and
biological molecules. Air pollution may cause diseases, allergies, and even death
to humans.
Air pollution is a significant risk factor for a number of pollution-related
diseases, including respiratory infections, heart disease, COPD, stroke and
lung cancer.[1]
Growing evidence suggests that air pollution exposure may be associated with
reduced IQ scores, impaired cognition,[2] increased risk for psychiatric disorders
such as depression[3] and detrimental perinatal health.
concentration in the air must be lower than the concentration level at which
these responses occur.
ACTION PLAN:
SR.NO DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY PLANNED PLANNED NAME OF
START FINISH TEAM
DATE DATE MEMBERS
1. Group was formed according to the Aniket tore
Roll no. and Group leader was Shubham shirke
selected. Yash tangadi
Jay tangadi
2. Finalization of micro project and Aniket tore
discussion of Micro project. Shubham shirke
Yash tangadi
Jay tangadi
3. Planning of micro project regarding Aniket tore
resources, language used, software Shubham shirke
used, submission date, completing Yash tangadi
Part A plan of Project. Jay tangadi
4. Complete analysis and Design part of Aniket tore
Micro project and distribution of Shubham shirke
module among group members. Yash tangadi
Jay tangadi
5. Designing Commands for project and Aniket tore
getting it finalized from guide. Shubham shirke
Yash tangadi
Jay tangadi
6. Implementation of Linux Commands Aniket tore
and testing the output of it. Shubham shirke
Yash tangadi
Jay tangadi
7. Presentation of micro-project in front Aniket tore
of Guide by each member of group Shubham shirke
and preparing Part B plan for micro- Yash tangadi
project. Jay tangadi
8. Submission of Micro-project both Aniket tore
Plan A & B, hard copy and as well as Shubham shirke
soft copy. Yash tangadi
Jay tangadi
RESOURCES USED:
Sr. Name Of Specification Qty Remarks
No Resources
1. Computer System Processor (i3-i5), RAM
2GB and above (As per
need )
BRIEf IntRODUCTIon
Air pollution is the presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to
the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or
to materials.
There are many different types of air pollutants, such as gases (including
ammonia, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, methane, carbon
dioxide and chlorofluorocarbons), particulates (both organic and inorganic), and
biological molecules. Air pollution may cause diseases, allergies, and even death
to humans;
Air pollution is a significant risk factor for a number of pollution-related diseases,
including respiratory infections, heart disease, COPD, stroke and lung cancer.[1]
Growing evidence suggests that air pollution exposure may be associated
with reduced IQ scores, impaired cognition,[2] increased risk for psychiatric
disorders such as depression[3] and detrimental perinatal health
Understanding of the Air pollution , and to stop it for the well-being of humankind.
Group Information
The basic aim of micro project is to accelerate the attainment of the various
outcomes in the cause. In the first two weeks of September the subject was
introduced. The syllabus as well as detail of microproject was discussed. The
groups of 4 members were formed. A group leader was selected. The
schedule of Plan A & B and presentation were finalized. The various micro
project topic related to subject was discussed and Guide gave us the
opportunity to select the topic of our choice.
Planning
From finalizing the project, we the group members started working on the
project. We started the planning phase. We discussed among
ourselves regarding the resource such as hardware and software
requirement. In this week, we completed the Part A plan of the micro
project and submitted to the guide which is nothing but an initial
description of project.
Module Distribution And Analysis Part
Once the planning was over regarding resources etc., we also finalized the
module which we will be designing. According to the members we
distributed the module among them and started the analysis.
Presentation
In this week, we have to present the micro project in front of the guide.
Each member of group presented their part with confidence. She asked
various queries regarding the topic. We presented the detail of each
concept we have used in project. She asked to do various changes
regarding the topic.
Submission
This week was the submission week, we have to submit the project to
the guide. We have to complete both the Part A and Part B plan of
project. We also have to submit the soft copy of project to the guide.
SR.NO CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. Source & Harmful effects of air pollution
3. How can we stop air pollution
4. REFERENCES
INTRODUCTION
AIR POLLUTION :
Productivity losses and degraded quality of life caused by air pollution are estimated to
cost the world economy $5 trillion per year[15][16][17] but, along with health and
mortality impacts, are an externality to the contemporary economic system and most
human activity, albeit sometimes being moderately regulated and monitored.[18][19]
Various pollution control technologies and strategies are available to reduce air
pollution.[20][21] To reduce the impacts of air pollution, both international and
national legislation and regulation have been implemented to regulate air pollution.
Local laws, where well enforced, have led to strong public health improvements. At the
international level, some of these efforts have been successful – for example the
Montreal Protocol was successful at reducing release of harmful ozone depleting
chemicals or the 1985 Helsinki Protocol which reduced sulfur emissions, while other
attempts have so far been less successful in implementation, such as international action
on climate change.
Air pollution is a significant risk factor for a number of
pollution-related diseases, including respiratory infections,
heart disease, COPD, stroke and lung cancer.[1] Growing
evidence suggests that air pollution exposure may be
associated with reduced IQ scores, impaired cognition,[2]
increased risk for psychiatric disorders such as
depression[3] and detrimental perinatal health.[4] The
human health effects of poor air quality are far reaching,
but principally affect the body's respiratory system and the
cardiovascular system. Individual reactions to air pollutants
depend on the type of pollutant a person is exposed to, the
degree of exposure, and the individual's health status and
genetics.[5] Outdoor air pollution alone causes 2.1[6][7] to
4.21 million deaths annually, making it one of the top
contributors to human death.[1][8] Overall, air pollution
causes the deaths of around 7 million people worldwide
each year, and is the world's largest single environmental
health risk.[1][9][10] Indoor air pollution and poor urban air
quality are listed as two of the world's worst toxic pollution
problems in the 2008 Blacksmith Institute World's Worst
Polluted Places report.[11] The scope of the air pollution
crisis is enormous: 90% of the world's population breathes
dirty air to some degree. Although the health consequences
are extensive, the way the problem is handled is often
haphazard.[12][13
An air pollutant is a material in the air that can have adverse effects on humans and the
ecosystem. The substance can be solid particles, liquid droplets, or gases. A pollutant can be
of natural origin or man-made. Pollutants are classified as primary or secondary. Primary
pollutants are usually produced by processes such as ash from a volcanic eruption. Other
examples include carbon monoxide gas from motor vehicle exhausts or sulfur dioxide
released from factories. Secondary pollutants are not emitted directly. Rather, they form in
the air when primary pollutants react or interact. Ground level ozone is a prominent
example of a secondary pollutant. Some pollutants may be both primary and secondary:
they are both emitted directly and formed from other primary pollutants.
Carbon dioxide (CO2): Because of its role as a greenhouse gas it has been described as
"the leading pollutant"[22] and "the worst climate pollutant".[23] Carbon dioxide is a natural
component of the atmosphere, essential for plant life and given off by the human
respiratory system.[24] This question of terminology has practical effects, for example as
determining whether the U.S. Clean Air Act is deemed to regulate CO2 emissions.[25] CO2
currently forms about 410 parts per million (ppm) of earth's atmosphere, compared to about
280 ppm in pre-industrial times,[26] and billions of metric tons of CO2 are emitted annually
by burning of fossil fuels.[27] CO2 increase in earth's atmosphere has been accelerating.[28]
Sulfur oxides (SOx): particularly sulfur dioxide, a chemical compound with the formula SO2.
SO2 is produced by volcanoes and in various industrial processes. Coal and petroleum often
contain sulfur compounds, and their combustion generates sulfur dioxide. Further oxidation
of SO2, usually in the presence of a catalyst such as NO2, forms H2SO4, and thus acid rain is
formed. This is one of the causes for concern over the environmental impact of the use of
these fuels as power sources.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx): Nitrogen oxides, particularly nitrogen dioxide, are expelled from high
temperature combustion, and are also produced during thunderstorms by electric discharge.
They can be seen as a brown haze dome above or a plume downwind of cities. Nitrogen
dioxide is a chemical compound with the formula NO2. It is one of several nitrogen oxides.
One of the most prominent air pollutants, this reddish-brown toxic gas has a characteristic
sharp, biting odor.
Carbon monoxide (CO): CO is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas.[29] It is a product of
combustion of fuel such as natural gas, coal or wood. Vehicular exhaust contributes to the
majority of carbon monoxide let into the atmosphere. It creates a smog type formation in
the air that has been linked to many lung diseases and disruptions to the natural
environment and animals.
Volatile organic compounds (VOC): VOCs are a well-known outdoor air pollutant. They are
categorized as either methane (CH4) or non-methane (NMVOCs). Methane is an extremely
efficient greenhouse gas which contributes to enhanced global warming. Other hydrocarbon
VOCs are also significant greenhouse gases because of their role in creating ozone and
prolonging the life of methane in the atmosphere. This effect varies depending on local air
quality. The aromatic NMVOCs benzene, toluene and xylene are suspected carcinogens and
may lead to leukemia with prolonged exposure. 1,3-butadiene is another dangerous
compound often associated with industrial use.
Particulate matter/particles, alternatively referred to as particulate matter (PM),
atmospheric particulate matter, or fine particles, are tiny particles of solid or liquid
suspended in a gas. In contrast, aerosol refers to combined particles and gas. Some
particulates occur naturally, originating from volcanoes, dust storms, forest and grassland
fires, living vegetation, and sea spray. Human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels in
vehicles, power plants and various industrial processes also generate significant amounts of
aerosols. Averaged worldwide, anthropogenic aerosols—those made by human activities—
currently account for approximately 10 percent of our atmosphere. Increased levels of fine
particles in the air are linked to health hazards such as heart disease,[30] altered lung
function and lung cancer. Particulates are related to respiratory infections and can be
particularly harmful to those already suffering from conditions like asthma.[31]
Persistent free radicals connected to airborne fine particles are linked to cardiopulmonary
disease.[32][33]
Toxic metals, such as lead and mercury, especially their compounds.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): harmful to the ozone layer; emitted from products that are
currently banned from use. These are gases which are released from air conditioners,
refrigerators, aerosol sprays, etc. On release into the air, CFCs rise to the stratosphere. Here
they come in contact with other gases and damage the ozone layer. This allows harmful
ultraviolet rays to reach the earth's surface. This can lead to skin cancer, eye disease and can
even cause damage to plants.
Ammonia: emitted mainly by agricultural waste. Ammonia is a compound with the formula
NH3. It is normally encountered as a gas with a characteristic pungent odor. Ammonia
contributes significantly to the nutritional needs of terrestrial organisms by serving as a
precursor to foodstuffs and fertilizers. Ammonia, either directly or indirectly, is also a
building block for the synthesis of many pharmaceuticals. Although in wide use, ammonia is
both caustic and hazardous.[34] In the atmosphere, ammonia reacts with oxides of nitrogen
and sulfur to form secondary particles.[35]
Odors: such as from garbage, sewage, and industrial processes.
Radioactive pollutants: produced by nuclear explosions, nuclear events, war explosives, and
natural processes such as the radioactive decay of radon.
Secondary pollutants include:
A large number of minor hazardous air pollutants. Some of these are regulated in USA under
the Clean Air Act and in Europe under the Air Framework Directive.
A variety of persistent organic pollutants, which can attach to particulates
Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that are resistant to
environmental degradation through chemical, biological, and photolytic processes. Because
of this, they have been observed to persist in the environment, to be capable of long-range
transport, bioaccumulate in human and animal tissue, biomagnify in food chains, and to
have potentially significant impacts on human health and the environment.
Sources of air pollution& Harmful effects of air
pollution:
Anthropogenic (human-made) sources[edit]
Natural sources[edit]
Even healthy people can experience health impacts from polluted air including
respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties during exercise or outdoor activities.
Your actual risk of adverse effects depends on your current health status, the
pollutant type and concentration, and the length of your exposure to the polluted
air.
High air pollution levels can cause immediate health problems including:
Aggravated cardiovascular and respiratory illness
Added stress to heart and lungs, which must work harder to supply the body with
oxygen
Damaged cells in the respiratory system
Long-term exposure to polluted air can have permanent health effects such as:
Accelerated aging of the lungs
Loss of lung capacity and decreased lung function
Development of diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and possibly
cancer
Shortened life span
Those most susceptible to severe health problems from air pollution are:
Individuals with heart disease, coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure
Individuals with lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema or chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pregnant women
Outdoor workers
Older adults and the elderly
Children under age 14
Athletes who exercise vigorously outdoors
People in these groups may experience health impacts at lower air pollution
exposure levels, or their health effects may be of greater intensity.
Health Effects from Specific Pollutants
Ground-level Ozone
Ground-level ozone is formed when volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and oxides
of nitrogen (NOx) react with the sun's ultraviolet rays. The primary source of
VOCs and NOx is mobile sources, including cars, trucks, buses, construction
equipment and agricultural equipment.
Ground-level ozone reaches its highest level during the afternoon and early evening
hours. High levels occur most often during the summer months. It is a strong
irritant that can cause constriction of the airways, forcing the respiratory system to
work harder in order to provide oxygen.
It can also cause other health problems including:
Aggravated respiratory disease such as emphysema, bronchitis and asthma
Lung damage, even after symptoms such as coughing or a sore throat disappear
Wheezing, chest pain, dry throat, headache or nausea
Reduced resistance to infections
Increased fatigue
Weakened athletic performance
REFERENCES:
We do have used a few references during the process of building our
project. The references used are websites, books, etc.
Dust and Smoke: Air Pollution and Colonial Urbanism, India, C....Book by
Awadhendra B. Sharan
The Great Smog of India Book by Siddharth Singh
Air: Pollution, Climate Change and India's Choice Between Policy and
Pretence
WebSItes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_pollution
http://www.sparetheair.com/health.cfm
https://www3.epa.gov/region1/airquality/reducepollution.html
SKILL DEVELOPED/LEARNING OUT OF
THIS MICRO PROJECT
First and foremost, we learnt to work in a group, share information.
Even though we had a lot of fun, we could learn a great deal from the
micro project, than we would have from the classroom learning. We
learnt how to work as a team, and how to do brain storming. We have
learnt how to get the information we need.