SOLID WASTE ENGINEERING

Course Description

The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge on the principles of the municipal solid waste (MSW) management system. The course content includes the evolution of solid waste management, sources, types and composition of MSW, physical, chemical and biological properties of MSW, waste handling, separation, storage and processing at source, collection, transfer and transport, separation and processing on site, thermal conversion technologies, biological conversion technologies, disposal of MSW and residual matter. The course uses lecture notes and discussions for the theoretical information, exercises, tutorials, videos and term project learning to use the theory in practice. In addition a field trip to a constructed landfill area and material recovery facility is organized to do visual observations.

SOLID WASTE ENGINEERING

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Define the princples of a solid waste management system
2. 02 Explain generation, storage, separation, collection, transfer, transformation (physical, chemical and biological) and final disposal of solid waste and conduct the required calculations
3. 03 Analyze and evaluate the integrated solid waste management system applied in a region
4. 04 Design a waste management system

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 "Tchobanoglous G, Kreith F. Handbook of Solid Waste Management, 2nd Edition McGraw-Hill, 2002 ISBN-10: 0071356231 "
2. 02 Christensen T. H., Solid Waste Technology & Management, Blackwell Publishing, 2011 ISBN-10:9781405175173
3. 03 Lecture Notes by Instructor

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define the princples of a solid waste management system
2. L02 Explain generation, storage, separation, collection, transfer, transformation (physical, chemical and biological) and final disposal of solid waste and conduct the required calculations
3. L03 Analyze and evaluate the integrated solid waste management system applied in a region
4. L04 Design a waste management system

Program Outcomes

1. Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledgein these areas in complex engineering problems
2. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex environmental problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3. Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating environmental problems or discipline specific research questions.
4. Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language
6. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
7. Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
8. Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
9. Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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