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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
GEOL0276-4  Solid waste processing

Duration :  20h Th, 20h Pr, 1,5d FW
Number of credits :  
Master in Chemical Engineering and Materrial Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd yearFirst semester4
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st yearFirst semester3
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Geological and Mining Enginneering, in-deph approach, 2nd yearFirst semester3
Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Geological and Mining Engineering, specialized approach, 1st yearFirst semester3
Lecturer :  Stoyan Gaydardzhiev
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
The course is dealing with the growing importance of providing secondary resources coming from the so-called "urban mines". The course covers the following aspects:
Sources and categories of solid wastes. Collection schemes. Application of unit operations known from the mineral processing technology in the field of separation and recycling of solid wastes (industrial, post-consumer etc.). Presentation of specific separation units developed for the waste processing industry (shredder, ballistic separators, pneumatic tables, Eddie current separators, optical and X Ray sorters,...). Options for end use of the different components derived from waste processing (valorisation in terms of energy and materials). Principle flow sheets used for recycling of some important groups of industrial wastes (batteries, WEEE, ELV). Main techniques for treatment of polluted soils.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
By attending the course students will be able to:
- addapt and apply techniques known from mineral processing to the area of recycling and treatement of solid wastes. industry could learn from the industry.
- understand the basics steps during elaboration of solid waste recycling/treatment technologies
- identify the principal challenges linked to the energetic/material valorization of industrial (and municipal) solid wastes.
- to make a correct summary of the principles of the solid waste management
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
It is advisable that the students dispose basic knowledge regarding the separation methods for solid materials.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
The theoretical part of the course is delivered in English.
Every aim will be taken to organise laboratory experiments for separation of soild wastes (plastics, glass, scraps). Industrial site visits for enterprises active in the area of recycling of metallic wastes are on the agenda.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face
Oral lectures (in English), site visits and lab works (written report from the visits/labs is required)
Recommended or required readings :  
The lecture material will be availabe in pdf form at the WebCT platform.

Additional reading

Tchobanoglous G. et. al. (1993) Integrated Solid Waste Management: Engineering Principles and Management Issues" McGraw-Hill;

Damien A., (2002) Guide du traitement des déchets, Dunod ;

Proceedings of international symposiums on the topic: "Waste Processing and Recycling in mining and metallurgical industries" .
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam - 80 % - individual mark Lab/visits reports - 20 % - group assessment
Contacts :  
Stoyan GAYDARDZHIEV - Prof.
B 52/3, local -1/412, 04 3669120
S.Gaydardzhiev@ulg.ac.be

David BASTIN, Assistant
B 52/3, local -1/513, 04 3669122
David.Bastin@ulg.ac.be


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