Introduction

Question 1

Define “the environment.”

Answer 1

• The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal or plant
  lives
• The natural world, as a whole or in a particular area, is affected by human activity

Question 2

Define “process”

Answer 2

A series of actions or steps to achieve a particular end, usually to solve a problem

Question 3

Define “Engineering”

Answer 3

[The application of scientific, economic, social and practical knowledge]
[To invent, design, build, maintain, research and improve]
[Structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes]

Question 4

Define “Environmental Process Engineering”

Answer 4

[The integration of sciences and engineering principles]
[to develop processes that will improve the environment]

Question 5

Major Tasks of Environmental Process Engineering (4)

Answer 5

• Solid Waste Management
• Water supply and treatment
• Air pollution management
• Environmental impact assessment & mitigation

Question 6

Environmental Challenges

Answer 6

Energy creation –> pollution
Agriculture –> polluter
Mining –> Waste
Nuclear Storage
Bottled Water –> pollution
Household Chemicals
Huge Population –> generate lots of waste
Poverty

Question 7

Sustainable Development Goals (17)

Answer 7

1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and clean energy
8. Decent Work and economic growth
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable cities and communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on land
16. Peace, Justice and strong institutions
17. Partnerships for the goals

Question 8

CDM

Answer 8

Clean Development Mechanism

Question 9

Non-renewable energy sources (4)

Answer 9

Fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, oil)
Nuclear Power

Question 10

Renewable energy sources (5)

Answer 10

Hydropower
Solar Power
Refuse Derived Fuels
WInd
Biomass

Question 11

Air Pollutants and their sources

Answer 11

Particulate Matter (dust, dirt, soot, smoke, liquid droplets ) < domestic fuel burning, vehicles, industrial operations, construction sites

NO2 and Ozone < vehicles, industry, coal burning

SO2, VOCs, CO < coal burning

Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) < coal burning, vehicles, industry, I&Filling

Odours < sewage treatment works, i&fills, abattoirs, animal rendering plants

Question 12

What makes waste hazardous? (6)

Answer 12

Threatens public health due to being
- Ignitable
- Reactive
- Corrosive
- Toxic
- Radioactive
Or having medical effects

Question 13

LCA

Answer 13

Life Cycle Assessment

Question 14

TBL

Answer 14

Triple Bottom Line

Question 15

SDGs

Answer 15

Sustainable Development Goals

Question 16

GRI

Answer 16

Global Reporting Initiative

Question 17

EMS

Answer 17

Environmental Management Systems

Question 18

SLCA

Answer 18

Social Life Cycle Assessment

Question 19

EIA

Answer 19

Environmental Impact Assessment

Question 20

DJSI

Answer 20

Dow Jones Sustainability Index