Waste Management
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
TE0014-20042 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for TE0014
Academic year 2023/2024
Waste Management (TE0014-20189)
2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2021/2022
Waste Management (TE0014-20101)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Waste Management (TE0014-20140)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Waste Management (TE0014-20061)
2019-11-04 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Waste Management (TE0014-20072)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Academic year 2017/2018
Waste Management (TE0014-20105)
2017-10-30 - 2018-01-14
Academic year 2016/2017
Waste Management (TE0014-20043)
2016-10-24 - 2017-01-15
Academic year 2015/2016
Waste Management (TE0014-20115)
2015-10-26 - 2016-01-17
Academic year 2014/2015
Waste Management (TE0014-20054)
2014-11-10 - 2015-01-18
Academic year 2013/2014
Waste Management (TE0014-20036)
2013-11-11 - 2014-01-19
Academic year 2012/2013
Waste Management (TE0014-20042)
2012-10-29 - 2013-01-13
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
TE0014 Waste Management, 5.0 Credits
AvfallshanteringSubjects
Technology Technique TechnologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
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Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
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.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits, of which 70 credits in teknik/technology, at least 15 credits chemistry, 10 credits biology and 10 credits soil science or geoscience shall be included.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 community waste management and on how the resources in waste can be well utilized and at the same time the environmental impacts minimized.
On completion of the course the student should:
be able to give definitions, goals, laws and regulations and other control instruments for the waste management, to describe different treatment processes (incineration, anaerobic digestion, composting and landfilling) and be able to compare these considering effects on environment, health and resources,
be able to calculate the yield and flows over incineration, anaerobic digestion and composting processes.
Content
Overview of the field of municipal waste management, history, laws, regulations and other control instruments in Sweden and EU. Waste characteristics, collection and treatment systems. Technologies, processes and dimensioning of composting, anaerobic digestion, incineration and to some extent landfilling processes.
Environmental systems analysis (life cycle analysis) of waste management systems.
Study visit to waste treatment plant.
Main activities in the course are:
Scheduled activities: lectures, computer exercises (compulsory), examination and evaluation, supervised training (compulsory).
Individual studies, not scheduled: written exercises, literature studies.
Grading form
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.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed exams, passed assignments and active attendance at the compulsory parts of the course.
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Additional information
This course overlaps partly with the courses "Biological waste recycling" and "Safe nutrient recycling". If several of these courses are included in the study plan of a student, then the total credits from the courses will be deducted with the overlap.Responsible department
Department of Energy and Technology
Further information
Grading criteria
Betygskriterier TE0014
Kursen syftar till att ge god kunskap om system och teknik för samhällets hantering av avfall samt om hur resurserna i avfall kan nyttiggöras på bästa sätt samtidigt som dess negativa miljöpåverkan minimeras.
För godkänt betyg ska studenten kunna:
1a) redogöra för definitioner, mål, lagstiftning och andra styrmedel för avfallshanteringen, för olika behandlingsprocesser (förbränning, biogasrötning, kompostering och deponering); samt, b) kunna jämföra dessa med avseende på miljö, hälsa och resurser.
2) beräkna utbyte och flöden över förbrännings-, rötnings- och komposteringsprocesser.
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Studenten redogör i mycket stor detalj, med egna ord på ett koncist vis definitioner, mål, lagstiftning och andra styrmedel för avfallshanteringen, för olika behandlingsprocesser (förbränning, biogasrötning, kompostering och deponering). |
Studenten jämför, kategoriserar och relaterar olika behandlingsprocesser (förbränning, biogasrötning, kompostering och deponering) med avseende på miljö, hälsa och resurseffektivitet. |
Studenten utför detaljerade beräknar av utbyten och flöden över förbrännings-, rötnings- och komposteringsprocesserna, konstraterar de olika processerna emot varandra och motiverar val av process. |
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Studenten redogör i detalj med egna ord definitioner, mål, lagstiftning och andra styrmedel för avfallshanteringen, för olika behandlingsprocesser (förbränning, biogasrötning, kompostering och deponering). |
Studenten jämför och kategoriserar olika behandlingsprocesser (förbränning, biogasrötning, kompostering och deponering) med avseende på miljö, hälsa och resurseffektivitet. |
Studenten utför detaljerade beräknar av utbyten och flöden över förbrännings-, rötnings- och komposteringsprocesserna och konstraterar de olika processerna emot varandra . |
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Studenten redogör i stora drag definitioner, mål, lagstiftning och andra styrmedel för avfallshanteringen, för olika behandlingsprocesser (förbränning, biogasrötning, kompostering och deponering). |
Studenten jämför i stora drag olika behandlingsprocesser (förbränning, biogasrötning, kompostering och deponering) med avseende på miljö, hälsa och resurs. |
Studenten utför grundläggande beräknar av utbyten och flöden över förbrännings-, rötnings- och komposteringsprocesserna. |
Studenten presenterar beräkningar på utbyten och flöden över förbrännings-, rötnings- och komposteringsprocesserna och jämförelser i dessa behandlingsprocesser med avseende på miljö och resurs. |
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Litterature list
Miljömål samt Etappmål avfall och Etappmål giftfria kretslopp
Bio-waste in Europe — turning challenges into opportunities
A European Green Deal (webbsida)
Towards a circular economy – Waste management in the EU
Organic waste recycling. Technology and management, 3rd edition. IWA Publishing Polprasert (2007) pp: 88-101
Executive summary i UNEP Food waste report
Gold, M., Tomberlin, J.K., Diener, S., Zurbrügg, C. and Mathys, A., 2018. Decomposition of biowaste macronutrients, microbes, and chemicals in black soldier fly larval treatment: A review. Waste Management 82: 302-318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2018.10.022
Edwards 2006 The science of vermiculture: The use of earthworms in organic waste management
UN Sustainable development goals
Schnürer and Javis (2018) Microbiology of the biogas process
Schönborn (1986). Biotechnology, volume 8. Microbial degradations: pp 210-239 (Extralitteratur)
Bad Bug Book: Introduction Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook. US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Read about: Campylobacter, Vibrio, Salmonella, Shigella, EHEC, Entamoeba, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Ascaris and Trichuris
Komakech, A.J., Sundberg, C., Jönsson, H. and Vinnerås, B., 2015. Life cycle assessment of biodegradable waste treatment systems for sub-Saharan African cities. Resources, Conservation and Recycling 99: 100-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2015.03.006
Albihn, A. and Vinneras, B., 2007. Biosecurity and arable use of manure and biowaste - Treatment alternatives. Livestock Science 112: 232-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2007.09.015
Vinnerås, B., 2013. Sanitation and hygiene in manure management. Animal manure recycling: Treatment and management: 91-104.
Nationell avfallsplan 2018-2023
Moe (2008) Kandidatrapport Lukt - Kunskapsläge, Modellering och Analys (s 1 – 15)
Ahlqvist (2008) Lukt och VOC från gjutprocesser: s51-75
Jordbruksverket 2021 Att sprida organiska gödselmedel