Environmental Transport Processes: Solving Particle Transport Problems

Understanding how contaminants, sediments, and particles travel through our water systems and atmosphere is crucial for solving modern environmental challenges. This text-based course guides you from foundational fluid mechanics and transport concepts to confidently solving environmental engineering equations. You will learn to analyze and predict the movement of substances in rivers, lakes, and the atmosphere using clear, written explanations and step-by-step mathematical breakdowns. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental mechanics of advection, molecular diffusion, and turbulent dispersion. - Calculate particle settling velocities and sedimentation rates in various fluid environments. - Apply mathematical models to predict contaminant plumes in surface waters and groundwater. - Analyze modern environmental challenges, including the transport of microplastics and engineered nanoparticles. - Solve transport equations using analytical methods and basic computational workflows. The course begins with core definitions of fluid properties and transport mechanisms before progressing to practical, written problem-solving guides for real-world environmental scenarios. This course is designed for beginners in civil engineering, environmental science, or hydrology, and requires no advanced prior knowledge of transport phenomena. Start reading today to master the mathematical foundations of environmental engineering and particle transport.