Waste Management
Course description
The aim of the course is to give knowledge on systems and technologies for managing municipal waste, and to understand how different treatment technologies (incineration, composting, digestion and landfilling) impact on the use of resources in the waste. The course covers the different treatments function and impact on environment and resource. The focus of the course is on the biodegradable fraction of the waste.
Entry Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to swedish B and english B from upper secondary school.
Course facts
TE0014, Waste Management, 5.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Technology
Grading Scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
Swedish
Entry Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to swedish B and english B from upper secondary school.
Objectives
The course aims at providing good knowledge on systems and technologies used for municipal waste management, with emphasis on the organic fraction and how resources in waste can be most efficiently utilized while at the same minimising time the environmental impacts.
On completion of the course the student should be able to
- give definitions, goals, laws and regulations and other regulatory tools for waste management, to describe different treatment processes (incineration, anaerobic digestion, composting and landfilling) and compare these treatments' impact on environment, health and resources.
- calculate the yield and flows over incineration, anaerobic digestion and composting processes for the organic waste fraction.
Content
Subject content
The course provides an overview of the field of waste management, history, legislation and policy instruments in Sweden and the EU. Waste characterization, collection and treatment systems. Technology, process and dimensioning for the sorting of non-organic waste as well as the treatment of organic waste through composting, biogas digestion and incineration. Aspects of environmental challenges with landfilling processes are covered to some extent and system analysis for waste systems is presented.
Learning activities
The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through lectures, computer labs, study visits, calculation exercises and examinations.
Individual studies, not scheduled: exercises, literature studies.
The course exercises the following generic competences:
- oral communication
- written communication
- critical thinking
- problem solving
The following activities are compulsory: computer exercise and study visit.
Cooperation with the surrounding society takes place through study visits and lecturers from the waste management sector.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
The forms of examination are a written exam and written assignments. Requirements for approved course are an approved written exam, approved assignment and approved participation in compulsory activities.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Energy and Technology
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Master Programme in Environmental and Water Engineering
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Theory | 2.5 | 0002 |
| Calculations | 1.5 | 0003 |
| Other mandatory activities | 1.0 | 0004 |
The Course Replaces
TE0009
Other Information
The course is part of the semester block 'Soil-Environment' in the Master's Programme in Environmental and Water Engineering.