Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Theoretical part: From the cradle to the grave: Generation, waste properties and challenges, collection, transportation, transfer, treatment, final disposal. Overview of the today’s main managerial and technical solutions. Efficiency of waste management systems. Derivation of guidelines for appropriate waste management, examples: Waste avoidance, useful waste management, waste to energy, landfill-oriented processing of waste, waste to raw material. Overview of mechanical, thermal and biological processing. Practical training/seminar: The main focus of the practical part is sorting of residual waste. The students will gain practical experience in waste management, anaerobic digestion and composting. The seminar includes the presentation of results produced during the practical part.

Learning outcomes

After a short introduction of general aspects of waste properties, waste collection and regulations focusing on a sustainable waste management concept, students will be made familiar with several aspects of processing for fullfilling the legaslative requirements for recycling, treatment or a appropriate deposition on a landfill. Students should learn to development appropriate technological solutions for municipalities or industrial branches in their home countries.

Assessment

• Written examination, 75 min. (2/3) • in preparation for practical training (teamwork-5 students per group): 20 min presentation with minimum 15 presentation slides (1/3)