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402-0573-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-BAUG , D-MAVT , D-INFK , D-MTEC , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-PHYS , D-GESS , D-ITET , D-CHAB

Aerosols II: Applications in Environment and Technology

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Heinz Burtscher, Prof. em. Dr. Urs Baltensperger, Dr. Claudia Marcolli
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Abstract

Major topics: Important sources and sinks of atmospheric aerosols and their importance for men and environment. Particle emissions from combustion systems, means to reduce emissions like particle filters.

Objective

Profound knowlegdge about aerosols in the atmosphere and applications of aerosols in technology

Content

Atmospheric aerosols: important sources and sinks, wet and dry deposition, chemical composition, importance for men and environment, interaction with the gas phase, influence on climate. Technical aerosols: combustion aerosols, techniques to reduce emissions, application of aerosols in technology

Resources

Lecture Notes

Information is distributed during the lectures

Literature

- Colbeck I. (ed.) Physical and Chemical Properties of Aerosols, Blackie Academic & Professional, London, 1998. - Seinfeld, J.H., and S.N. Pandis, Atmospheric chemistry and physics, John Wiley, New York, (1998).

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Aerosols II: Applications in Environment and Technology
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (CAB G 52)
2 h weekly
exercise Aerosols II: Applications in Environment and Technology
  • Mon 13:15-14:00 (CAB G 56)
1 h weekly

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