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BYGA2332 - Sustainable solid waste and recycle technologies

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours B

Course content

The contents of the course include patterns of consumption and waste trends/composition of waste. The focus will be on private waste generation, and waste from enterprises, including collection, treatment and disposal of wastes and hazardous waste. Issues like waste reduction, source separation methods and recirculation, biological, chemical and thermal waste treatment methods will be included. Special attention will be paid to treatment of organic wastes: composting, aeration and anaerobic treatment. Recycling technologies will be focused. Environmental issues and bio-/circle economy of waste handling systems will also be included in the course.

Learning outcome

The course will give the students advanced knowledge of the topics. The student should have an overview of and be able to analyze and evaluate the various technologies that are discussed in the topics in light of the goals society has for including waste management into the circular economy. Within the theme of treatment of organic waste, the student should also be able to calculate and dimension facilities. The student should be able to evaluate different treatment methods with regard to environmental impact. Circuit economy (circular economy) is a key element of the topic.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures

Exercises

Excursions

Compulsory submission of exercises.

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

Written school exam: Duration: 4 hours

Grade rule: A-F

Aids: All printed and hand-written support material is allowed. A specific basic calculator is allowed.

New and postponed exams are arranged in May/June.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Civil Engineering - Engineering (BIBYGG)

Course materials

Literature will be decided on course start. Blackboard will be used for the dissemination of parts of the course literature.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Water Supply and Wastewater Systems
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 B 2023-12-13 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
G331 Gnisten/Fagskolen 21
Spring UTS School exam 100/100 B 2024-06-05 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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