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1.Environmental
physical,
biological
and
information
sciences
(including
but
not
limited
it
provides
an
integrated,
quantitative,
areas
of
study
include environmental
human
relationships,
perceptions
and
policies
towards
the
engineering is
the
integration
needed]
described as a branch of applied science and technology that addresses the issue of
energy preservation, production asset and control of waste from human and animal
activities. Furthermore, it is concerned with finding plausible solutions in the field of
public health, such as waterborne diseases, implementing laws which promote
adequate sanitation in urban, rural and recreational areas. It involves waste water
management and air
pollution control,
recycling, waste
disposal,
radiation
warming, ozone
depletion,
water
pollution
and
air
pollution
the details of the natural world by using scientific methods. It is important to know
that natural sciences employ scientific methods to go deep into details regarding
natural behavior and natural condition. This is the main difference between social
science and natural science.Sciences such as logic, mathematics, and statistics are
called as formal sciences and they too are different from natural sciences.
Astronomy, Biology, Earth Science, Physics, Chemistry, Oceanography, Material
Science, Earth Science and Atmospheric Science are some of the well-known natural
sciences.It is interesting to note that subjects such as meteorology, hydrology,
geophysics and geology also fall under natural sciences since they all involve
scientific methods in their approach. These are the differences between the two
important terms, namely, social science and natural science.
6.Biology
This field encompasses a set of disciplines that examines phenomena related to
living organisms. The scale of study can range from sub-component biophysics up
to
complex ecologies.
Biology
is
concerned
formed
and
their
interactions
with
as
with
well
each
other
the
as
and
the environment.
The biological fields of botany, zoology, and medicine date back to early periods of
civilization, while microbiology was introduced in the 17th century with the
invention of the microscope. However, it was not until the 19th century that biology
became a unified science. Once scientists discovered commonalities between all
living things, it was decided they were best studied as a whole.
Some key developments in biology were the discovery of genetics; Darwin's theory
of evolution through natural
application
of
the
selection;
techniques
the germ
theory
of
disease and
the
level
the
of
Chemistry
Constituting the scientific study of matter at the atomic and molecular scale,
chemistry
deals
molecules, crystals,
primarily
with
and metals.
collections
The
of
composition,
atoms,
such
statistical
asgases,
properties,
well-tested)
techniques
for
manipulating
materials,
as
well
as
an
Physics
include Isaac
Newton's theory
of
universal
area
rather
than
being
"universalists"
like Isaac
Newton, Albert
Assignment Questions
1. Green engineering is the design, commercialization, and use of processes and
products, which are feasible and economical while minimizing 1) generation of
pollution at the source and 2) risk to human health and the environment. Green
engineering embraces the concept that decisions to protect human health and the
environment can have the greatest impact and cost effectiveness when applied
early to the design and development phase of a process or product.
2. Principles of Green Engineering
1.
and
stakeholders
in
development
of
engineers and consumers across the globe are realizing that sustainability is a
critical feature.
Many governments now offer tax incentives to projects that feature sustainable
design and construction. In the United States, many projects funded with
government monies are now required by law to incorporate sustainability principles
in their design and function. This is an especially important consideration in the
design and construction of large public works such as transportation infrastructure,
water and wastewater treatment facilities, and government office buildings.
Residential home construction is a field where sustainable design principles are
increasingly evident. Home buyers are increasingly aware of their environment and
wish to make socially conscious purchases. They are willing to pay more for designs
that use less energy, that create less pollution, that maximize the use of natural
lighting and shade, and that promote responsible forestry.
In order to tap into this growing residential market, design professionals must be
trained in solar day lighting principles. They must understand passive energy
building techniques, know which lumber yards feature wood products harvested
from managed forests, and be conscious of the differences between materials
sourced from different countries.
The incorporation of solar water heaters, solar-powered appliances, and solar
photovoltaic or wind turbine microgenerators into comfortable living designs is
extremely attractive in the current home market. Many engineering and
architectural schools offer courses that focus on these specific design elements.
Green design is not always easy. Consumers still wish to receive the best possible
products within sustainable design constraints. The incorporation of sustainable
products that still yield acceptable life cycle values requires special training,
knowledge of available materials, and steps to verify that materials are being
sustainably produced.
In addition to buying greener residences, consumers also prefer doing business with
companies exhibiting sustainable practices when given a choice. Companies that
advertise as green companies are likely to attract more business than conventional
manufacturing companies. Training in sustainable practices is a definite plus when
interviewing for a position with these companies.
The constraints under which for-profit businesses operate are obviously different
from the single-purchase considerations of home buyers, but many green design
principles are still applicable. In a manufacturing environment, energy conservation
yields significantly higher returns than the relatively simple utility savings realized
in a residential setting. Manufacturing facilities typically occupy larger structures
and provide more rooftop square footage for solar photovoltaic panel placement.
While it is certainly possible to retrofit residential or commercial structures to be
greener, it is much more efficient to build structures that have these features from
the start. Green building design begins with the location and orientation of the
building. Buildings which are constructed to make use of natural lighting and heat
distribution patterns have a large head start over buildings where these concerns
must be considered after construction. The use of sustainable materials as
insulation, structural support, and wall or flooring materials is also best considered
during the initial design phase. Bamboo flooring, for example, is beautiful, durable,
and sustainable. Replacing oak floorboards with bamboo flooring, however,
achieves nothing. The oak has already been cut and transported. The initial use of
bamboo flooring is a very sustainable and desirable practice. It eliminates the
harvesting and transport of the much slower-growing and less sustainable oak.
These are not considerations that will automatically come to mind. Training in
sustainable practices is valuable for engineering design professionals because it
brings these issues to the forefront of design plans and provides engineers and
architects with facts that can be used to explain why more expensive options can
also be the best options.
preventing costly hazardous waste generation, air emissions, and worker health
risks.
Materials Reuse. One companys wastes may be another companys raw
materials. Finding markets for them reduces solid waste and virgin resource use,
increases seller income, and provides buyers with an economical resource supply.
Resource Efficiency. Use energy, water and other inputs more efficiently to
keep air and water clean, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut operating costs,
and improve productivity.
Improved Work Practices. Rethink day-to-day operations and maintenance
activities to root out wasteful management practices that drive up costs and cause
pollution.
5. Pollution prevention became a national policy with the Pollution Prevention Act of
1990. The Act established the waste management hierarchy:
6. Definition of terms :
A. Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable
solutions to human challenges by emulating natures time-tested
patterns and strategies.The goal is to create products, processes, and
policiesnew ways of livingthat are well-adapted to life on earth over the
long haul.The core idea is that nature has already solved many of the
problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the
consummate engineers. After billions of years of research and development,
failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival.
B. A causal loop diagram (CLD) is a causal diagram that aids in visualizing how
different variables in a system are interrelated. The diagram consists of a set
of nodes and edges. Nodes represent the variables and edges are the links
that represent a connection or a relation between the two variables. A link
marked positive indicates a positive relation and a link marked negative
indicates a negative relation. A positive causal link means the two nodes
change in the same direction, i.e. if the node in which the link starts
decreases, the other node also decreases. Similarly, if the node in which the
link starts increases, the other node increases as well. A negative causal link
means the two nodes change in opposite directions, i.e. if the node in which
the link starts increases, the other node decreases and vice versa.
Closed cycles in the diagram are very important features of the CLDs. A closed
cycle is either defined as a reinforcing orbalancing loop. A reinforcing loop
is a cycle in which the effect of a variation in any variable propagates through
the loop and returns to the variable reinforcing the initial deviation i.e. if a
variable increases in a reinforcing loop the effect through the cycle will return
an increase to the same variable and vice versa. A balancing loop is the cycle
in which the effect of a variation in any variable propagates through the loop
and returns to the variable a deviation opposite to the initial one i.e. if a
variable increases in a balancing loop the effect through the cycle will return a
decrease
to
the
same
variable
and
vice
versa.
If a variable varies in a reinforcing loop the effect of the change reinforces the
initial variation. The effect of the variation will then create another reinforcing
effect. Without breaking the loop the system will be caught in a vicious cycles
of circular chain reactions. For this reason, closed loops are critical features in
the CLDs.
C. Ecodesign is an approach to designing product with special consideration for
the environmental impacts of the product during its whole lifecycle. In a life
cycle assessment, the life cycle of a product is usually divided into
procurement,
manufacture,
use,
and
disposal.Ecodesign
is
growing
awareness,
overpopulation,
industrialization
and
an
increased
from
unsustainable
development
to
one
of sustainable
(e.g. GDP) and the (added) environment impacts of the product or service
(e.g. S02 emissions).
[2]
Whereas environmental
chemistry is
the
chemistry
of
the
natural
the
negative
impact
of
chemistry
on
the
environment
by
G.
human/natural
field
approaches
issues
minimisation
involves
during
efforts
manufacture.
For
the
to
same
commercial output, usually the less materials are used, the less waste is
produced. Waste minimisation usually requires knowledge of the production
process, cradle-to-grave
analysis (the
tracking
of
materials
from
their
the UK, most waste comes from the construction and demolition of buildings,
followed by mining and quarrying, industry and commerce. [3] Household waste
constitutes a relatively small proportion of all waste. Reasons for the creation
of waste sometimes include requirements in the supply chain. For example, a
company handling a product may insist that it should be packaged using
particular packing because it fits its packaging equipment.
I.
renewal."[1] Transitions
of
form
may
involve
growth, asexual