Moses - Solid Waste Process Technologies

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Module / Version:
#30697 / #2

Validity:
Seit WS 2019/20

Default display language:
English

Module title:
Solid Waste Process Technologies

Credits:
12

Responsible person:
Rotter, Vera Susanne

Grading:
benotet

Type of exam:
Mündliche Prüfung

Zugehörigkeit

Faculty:
Fakultät III

Institute:
Institut für Technischen Umweltschutz

Area of expertise:
33331700 FG Kreislaufwirtschaft und Recyclingtechnologie

Prüfungsausschuss:
MSc Technischer Umweltschutz

Kontakt

Office:
Z 2

Contact person:
Rotter, Vera Susanne

E-mail address:
vera.s.rotter@tu-berlin.de

Website:

http://www.circulareconomy.tu-berlin.de/menue/studium_und_lehre/

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the modules students can: - know and predict the quality and quantity of waste flows suitable for thermal waste treatment options and resulting products, residues and emissions, - explain, describe and apply the physico-chemical principles and the process engineering aspects in waste-to-energy processes, - suggest appropriate emission reduction techniques for waste-to-energy plants, - design thermal waste-to-energy systems based on practice-oriented calculations, - discuss energy efficiency and strategies to increase waste-to-energy processes, - assess the implementation of waste-to-energy plants and co-incineration globally, - understand economic drivers for implementation waste-to-energy processes, - to consider environmental aspects of waste-to-energy systems in a broader context, - know the essential process technologies for organic waste treatment and waste disposal, and their consequences on eco-systems and landscape, - possess a profound understanding of biological conversion processes and substance cycles, - possess the ability to review and evaluate new and emerging technologies, - can develop concepts and dimensions of waste treatment facilities, The course is divided into: 35 % Knowledge & Understanding, 30 % Development & Design, 15 % Research & Evaluation, 20 % Implementation & Praxis.

Content

Waste-to-Energy processes: - Status and relevance of thermal waste treatment operations in waste management - Characterization of waste as a fuel - Physico-chemical principles of thermal waste conversion - Process description and aggregates of thermal treatment units - Flue gas cleaning, emissions reduction, and residue treatment - Legal framework in the EU and technical concepts according to Best Available Techniques (BAT) Reference Document (BREF) - Mass and energy balances of the waste-to-energy processes (incineration (combustion calculations and Rankine cycle), drying processes, anaerobic digestions processes) - Optimization strategies for energy recovery from waste and biomass - Production and utilization of refuse derived fuels in mono- and co-incineration Biological processes and landfill technology: - Quantification and characterization of organic waste, biological and geochemical conversion processes - Process technologies for composting and anaerobic digestion facilities, and also landfills and mechanical-biological-treatment plants - Design and dimensioning of composting and biogas plants or landfills - emission prevention in biological treatment plants by leachate and exhaust gas management and treatment - landfill acceptance criteria for landfill management - Prognosis and utilization of landfill and biogas - Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from biological treatment plants, determination of depositing properties - Remediation and decommissioning of landfills and special features of underground landfills

Module Components

Pflichtgruppe:

All Courses are mandatory.

Course Name	Type	Number	Cycle	Language	SWS
Waste-to-Energy Technologies	VL	0333 L 540	WiSe	English	2
Efficiency optimization of Waste-to-Energy processes	UE	0333 L 541	WiSe	English	2
Biological processes and landfill technology	IV	0333 L 530	SoSe	English	2
Concept and dimensioning of biological waste treatment facilities	UE	0333 L 530	SoSe	English	2
Excursion and field measurement	EX	0333 L 510	SoSe	English	1

Workload and Credit Points

Waste-to-Energy Technologies (VL):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Preparation and follow-up	10.0	1.0h	10.0h
Presence time	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
			40.0h(~2 LP)

Efficiency optimization of Waste-to-Energy processes (UE):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Calulation exercise and homework	10.0	4.0h	40.0h
Preparation and follow-up	5.0	4.0h	20.0h
Presence time	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
			90.0h(~3 LP)

Biological processes and landfill technology (IV):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Preparation and follow-up	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
Presence time	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
			60.0h(~2 LP)

Concept and dimensioning of biological waste treatment facilities (UE):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Preparation and follow-up	15.0	1.0h	15.0h
Presence time	15.0	2.0h	30.0h
			45.0h(~2 LP)

Excursion and field measurement (EX):

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Presence time	2.0	7.5h	15.0h
			15.0h(~1 LP)

Course-independent workload:

Workload description	Multiplier	Hours	Total
Exam preparation	1.0	110.0h	110.0h
			110.0h(~4 LP)

The Workload of the module sums up to 360.0 Hours. Therefore the module contains 12 Credits.

Description of Teaching and Learning Methods

This module follows a blended learning approach. The module consists of an integrated course (lecture, seminar, excursion) and a calculation phase. The integrated course illustrates the fundamentals and essential technical concepts and principles with teacher's and student's presentations and short movies. Time is allocated for interactive discussions related to recent developments and topics. An excursion gives a good view of the praxis. The calculation phase illustrates the theoretical content with practical examples. The exercises to be solved require the independent work of the students, which will strengthen their system and methodological competence. For this online self-learning tutorials and knowledge testing quizzes are available. Off-line tutorials allow students to work on MS Excel-based calculation sheets under the supervision of tutors. Furthermore, background information on current trends related to waste, expert opinions and scientific articles are given. In addition, the ISIS learning platform is intensely used as a presentation and information medium, as well as a discussion platform and as preparation for the lecture and exercise.

Requirements for participation and examination

Desirable prerequisites for participation in the courses:

English Level C1 Desirable Module: „Einführung der Abfallwirtschaft“ Basics of Thermodynamics Prerequisite to register for the exam: 1. Certificate (Leistungsnachweis) given after the successful presentation (from BiLT) 2. Certificate (Leistungsnachweis) given after all calculation exercises/homeworks of the module are sucessfully passed (WtE)

Mandatory requirements for the module test application:

1. Requirement

Successful scientific paper presentation in biological processes and landfill technology

2. Requirement

Successful completion of the exercise homework: efficiency optimization of waste-to-energy processes exercise

Module completion

Grading

graded

Type of exam

Oral exam

Language

German/English

Duration/Extent

90 min

Duration of the Module

The following number of semesters is estimated for taking and completing the module:
2 Semester.

This module may be commenced in the following semesters:
Winter- und Sommersemester.

Maximum Number of Participants

This module is not limited to a number of students.

Registration Procedures

The resgistration is based on the ISIS enrolement in the first semester week. Prerequisite to register for the exam: 1. Certificate (Leistungsnachweis) given after the successful presentation (from BiLT) 2. Certificate (Leistungsnachweis) given after all calculation exercises/homeworks of the module are sucessfully passed (WtE)

Recommended literature
Thomas Christensen: Solid Waste Technology & Management. John Wiley & Sons 2010
Martin Kranert: Einführung in die Abfallwirtschaft. Springer 2010

Assigned Degree Programs

Semester:

Zeige auch ausgelaufene Studiengänge und StuPOs

This module is used in the following Degree Programs (new System):

	Studiengang / StuPO	StuPOs	Verwendungen	Erste Verwendung	Letzte Verwendung
	Technischer Umweltschutz (M. Sc.)	1	10	WS 2019/20	SoSe 2024

Master Environmental Science and Technology core module. When registering thisc core module, it is not permitted to register "Biological waste treatment processes and landfill technology" and "Waste-to-Energy processes" as supplementary modules due to overlap.

Miscellaneous

-The course materials will be provided in electronic form. They are uploaded within the learning progress in the ISIS learning platform and help the students with the preparation for the lectures and examination (Automatic de-registration is done after 1 year, please save all wanted material before this date). -Quizzes and other online teaching elements allow students to check their individual learning progress. -The oral examination takes place after the course. -The calculation exercises are graded, and passing them is a prerequisite for registration, as well as the presentation. -Excursions take place to show real-life example.

Solid Waste Process Technologies