ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Question 1

Ability to apply this understanding to the [], [], and [] using experimental, analytical or numerical methods

Answer 1

SKILLS OF ENERGY ENGINEERS

identification, formulation and solution of engineering problems

Question 2

Although construction activities also pollute the soil, the main areas of concern are: [], [], and []

Answer 2

air, water and noise pollution

Question 3

land clearing, operation of diesel
engines, demolition, burning, and working with toxic materials.

Answer 3

AIR POLLUTION

Question 4

the law aims to achieve and maintain clean air that meets the National Air Quality guideline values for criteria pollutants throughout the Philippines while minimizing the possible associated impacts on the economy

Answer 4

RA 8749 Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 -

Question 5

SCOPE OF WORKS OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Answer 5

• Water Quality Control and Management
• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• Macro- and Microplastic Pollution
• Geo-Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Buildings

Question 6

• the law aims to protect the country’s water bodies from pollution from land-based sources (industries and commercial establishments, agriculture, and community/household activities)

Answer 6

RA 9275 Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 7

• design of soil and remediation systems,

Answer 7

SKILLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Question 8

Good construction site practices can help to control and prevent pollution. The [] step is to prepare [] for all construction activities and materials likely to cause pollution.

Answer 8

first, environmental risk assessments

Question 9

[] is also responsible for emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide. [] vapors from oils, glues, thinners, paints, treated wood plastics, cleaners, and other hazardous chemicals that are widely used on construction sites also contribute to air pollution

Answer 9

AIR POLLUTION

Diesel, Noxious

Question 10

The goal of [] is to ensure that the societal development and use of water, land and air resources are sustainable.

Answer 10

environmental engineering

Question 11

Understanding of the [] principles underlying [] and []

Answer 11

SKILLS OF ENERGY ENGINEERS

scientific, energy, sustainability issues

Question 12

The [] is major source of pollution, responsible for around [] particulate
emissions, more water pollution incidents than any other industry, and thousands of noise complaints every year.

Answer 12

construction industry, 4%

Question 13

Environmental engineers study [], [], and [] problems, and develop technical solutions needed to solve, attenuate or control these problems in a manner that is compatible
with legislative, economic, social and political concerns

Answer 13

water, soil, and air pollution

Question 14

• planning of disposal and reuse of wastewater and sludges, and

Answer 14

SKILLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Question 15

[] is not only annoying and distracting but also leads to hearing loss, high blood pressure, sleep disturbance, and extreme stress.

Answer 15

Excessive noise

Question 16

All construction sites generate a high level of dust (typically from []), and this can carry for large distances over a long period of time.

Answer 16

concrete, cement, wood, stone silica

AIR POLLUTION

Question 17

Awareness of [], [], [], and [] aspects related to engineering practice.

Answer 17

SKILLS OF ENERGY ENGINEERS

economic, ethical, legal and public health

Question 18

• modeling and analysis of surface water and groundwater quality,

Answer 18

SKILLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Question 19

• the law aims to regulate, restrict or prohibit the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of chemical substances and mixtures the present unreasonable risk to human health.

Answer 19

RA 6969 Toxic Substances, Hazardous, and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990

Question 20

the law aims to adopt a systematic, comprehensive, and [] program that shall ensure the protection of public health and the environment.

Answer 20

RA 9003 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. -

Question 21

Construction sites produce a lot of noise, mainly from [], [], and [], but also from people shouting and radios turned up too loud.

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vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery

Question 22

WHERE DO ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS WORK?

Answer 22

RENEWABLE ENERGY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSULTANCY AGENCIES

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR ENERGY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

Question 23

• to facilitate the attainment
  and maintenance of rational and orderly balance between socio-economic development and environmental protection.

Answer 23

PD 1586 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System of 1978

Question 24

a specialized field in civil engineering, environmental and energy engineering aims to provide balance between the [] and [] environment through sustainable infrastructure systems.

Answer 24

built, natural

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Question 25

Research has shown that high noise levels disturb the [] of animals and reduce
their [].

Answer 25

natural cycles, usable habitat

Question 26

Ability to intervene in the areas of [], [], and [] associated with energy use

Answer 26

SKILLS OF ENERGY ENGINEERS

renewable energy, energy efficiency and mitigation of environmental impacts

Question 27

the planning, design, construction, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities in municipalities and industries,

Answer 27

SKILLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Question 28

• the collection, transport, processing, recovery, and disposal of solid waste according to accepted engineering practices

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SKILLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Question 29

diesel and oil, paint, solvents, cleaners,
and other harmful chemicals; and construction debris and dirt.

Answer 29

WATER POLLUTION

Question 30

When land is cleared it caused soil erosion that leads to site-bearing run-off sediment pollution. Silt and soil that runs into natural waterways turn them [], which restricts []
and destroys aquatic life.

Answer 30

turbid, sunlight filtration

Question 31

It deals with the study of efficient water and energy use, water and wastewater quality control and management, solid and hazardous waste management, air quality management, sustainable resource management, green materials in engineered systems, geo-environmental
engineering, disaster risk reduction and management, and design of sustainable buildings.

Answer 31

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Question 32

Civil engineers are particularly involved in such activities as water supply and sewerage, management of surface water and ground water quality, remediation of contaminated sites and solid waste management.

Answer 32

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Question 33

The challenge of energy transition requires [] skills that traditional engineering
degrees do not []. The main objective of this cycle of studies is to provide base training for [], with the ability to intervene in the areas of renewable energy,
energy efficiency and mitigation of environmental impacts associated with energy use.

Answer 33

transdisciplinary, offer, design engineering professionals

ENERGY ENGINEERING