College of Engineering, Div. of Environmental Engineering
The Program of Graduate Studies in the Division of Environmental Engineering provides students an opportunity to develop the specialized engineering and scientific skills, while developing the new knowledge needed to secure a sustainable future. Research in the Division of Environmental Engineering focuses on developing the scientific knowledge and the tools needed to control, eliminate and prevent environmental degradation.
The expectations of society and direct pressure from industry have generated a visible demand for the technical ability to solve a wide range of environmental problems. For example, the following are some areas of study that could be pursued by students in the Division of Environmental Engineering:
water supply and waste water treatment and disposal for municipal and industrial systems; wind engineering and atmospheric dispersion of pollutants; waste management from manufacturing, mining, agriculture, forestry, petroleum and processing industries; groundwater contamination, remediation and containment; surface water management and pollution control; reduction in toxic emissions from forest products, herbicide/pesticide plants; automobile emissions and alternative fuels; building energy conservation; agricultural practices, fertilizers, feedlots, etc; development of energy alternatives and energy conservation; improving efficiency of manufacturing processes; and land use and health impacts.
Research projects being conducted by Division Students cover a wide range of environmental issues. Some examples of theses projects are:
soil stabilization with petroleum sludge; modelling of ph in river transverse mixing zones; harvesting ground water; hydrological properties of waste rock; conversion of oil waste to humus in soils;
degradation of 2,4-D in surface water; ozone variations in the northern hemisphere; swine manure odour control; irrigation sustainability; biodegradation by-products of pulp & paper waste water;
wastewater treatment.
Company Details
Company Information
Jon Gillies
Title:
Professor and Chair, Division of Environ
Telephone:
(306) 966-5307
Fax:
(306) 966-2208
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Don Bergstrom
Title:
Manager
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(306) 966-5454
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(306) 966-2208
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Yen-han Lin
Title:
Acting Chair, Division of Environ
Telephone:
(306) 966-5307
Fax:
(306) 966-2208
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Products
Evaluate The Rate At Which 2,4-d Degrades Under Natural Conditions In Surface Water.
Application Of Petroleum Sludge To Soils To Increase Soil Organic Matter And Reduce Erosion.
Oily waste is mixed with agricultural soils to assist in soil aggregation and increase soil humus content and productivity. Tests are under way to determine the long term impact of such applications. The effects of addition of fertilizers along with the oily wastes are also studied. The addition of fertilizer along with the oily waste is found to be of benefit in ensuring there is sufficient nutrient for both plants and soil microorganisms during the decomposition. Addition of fertilizers reduces the amount of waste carbon dioxide emitted to the atmosphere during decomposition. Contact: Dr. J. Schoenau - Soil Science, College of Agriculture schoenau@sask.usask.ca
Evaluate Commercially Available Odour Control Additives.
Standardized testing of additives to evaluate both the stability of the manure and the impact on the odour produced are underway. Contact: Dr. S. LeMay - Prairie Swine Centre Lemay@engr.usask.ca
Services
Environmental Services
Training Environmental Practitioners.