Instructor: Dimitrios Komilis
Course Code: ΕΣΕΑ
Semester: 9th
Weekly teaching hours: 3
ECTS credits: 5
Prerequisites: Chemistry, Physical And Biochemical Processes, Environmental Microbiology, Fluid Mechanics, Transport Phenomena, Solid Waste Management And Technology I & II
Course offered to Erasmus students: Yes
Γλώσσα Διδασκαλίας και Εξετάσεων: Ελληνική
Course URL: https://eclass.duth.gr/courses/TMC368/
Learning Outcomes:
Specialized knowledge on the control and design of solid waste treatment systems, mainly municipal, based on principles of circular economy and the inclusion of Life Cycle Analysis principles.
Emphasis on state-of-the-art technological systems in solid waste treatment
Bibliographic survey development methodology
General Skills:
• To learn the practical applications of circular economy principles into the management and design of solid waste system with emphasis on valorization and the recovery of added value materials.
• The above goal will be achieved with short assignments on timely topics during the semester (7 to 9) and a final oral exam with open notes and internet access.
Course Content:
1. Circular economy in solid waste management (SWM). Principles-Examples. Principles 3-4R
2. Municipal solid waste management worldwide – Trends and practices
3. End of waste criteria in waste recycling and best available techniques
4. Methodologies and policies for the prevention of solid waste production in the world.
5. Design of municipal waste reuse and recycling (MSW) systems – International practices.
6. IPCC principles in solid waste management – Trends in gaseous emissions
7. Policies and measures: Solid waste management and climate change
8. Integrating financial incentives and taxes into waste management – Global practices
9. Life cycle analysis in MSW management – Basic principles
10. Life cycle analysis in MSW management – Application of relevant software
11. Plastic waste management – Bioplastics, biodegradable plastics, microplastics
12. Quality and safety of soil conditioners from waste or residues
13. Incineration ash management systems and flue gas treatment from waste incineration plants
Suggested Bibliography:
1. Διαχείριση και Μηχανική Στερεών Αποβλήτων, Δ. Κομίλης (Εκδόσεις Τζιόλας, 2020), in Greek
2. Τεχνολογίες Ανακύκλωσης Αποβλήτων (2017), Α. Σκορδίλης, Εκδόσεις Μπαρμπουνάκη, in Greek
3. Christensen, T. (eds.), 2011. Solid Waste Technology and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Chichester (ISBN: 978-1-405-17517-3).
4. Notes and published articles uploaded in eclass
