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VM8201

Sludge Treatment and Disposal

Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2011 / Spring 2012
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Oral examination and Work

About

About the course

Course content

The course is meant to give a more thorough theoretical understanding of the various unit processes used in sludge treatment than what is given in the ordinary MSc-programme - dewatering processes, hygienization processes, stabilisation processes and thermal processes. Treatment methods that have been particularly researched lately will be in focus.

Learning outcome

The student shall develop a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge about sludge treatment processes.

Learning methods and activities

The course is divided in 5-6 concentrated seminars if there are 3 or more students. If fewer, individual teaching will be offered. A report on a given topic will have to be written by the student and presented before The water treatment research group at the department.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignment

Course materials

Papers from books and scientific journals.

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects
  • Water Supply and Wastewater Systems
  • Water and Wastewater Engineering
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment

Contact information

Course coordinator

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2011

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 50/100
Arbeider
Weighting 50/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2012

Muntlig eksamen
Weighting 50/100
Arbeider
Weighting 50/100