Teacher

prof. aggr. Francesco ANDREATTA

Credits

6 CFU

Objectives:

Acquired skills:

- Knowledge about the waste management process
- Knowledge about processes related to transformation of solid waste
- Knowledge of the recycling process of different types of materials

Contents:

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: Solid wasteMajor legislation about waste managementSources, composition and properties of solid wastePhysical, chemical and biological properties of waste materialsHazardous waste. (8 hours)
PRODUCTION, COLLECTION AND TRANSFORMATION OF SOLID WASTE: Solid waste generation and collectionWaste handling and separation at the sourceCollection of wasteSeparation, processing and transformation of solid wasteMaterials separation and transformationWaste transformation through combustionWaste transformation through aerobic compostin. (8 hours)
RECYCLING OF MATERIALS: Ferrous materials (steel)Non ferrous materials (aluminum)Paper and cardboardPlasticsGlassWoodConstruction and demolition wastesWaste oilUsed tiresLead-acid batterie. (44 hours)

References:

- Ingegneria dei rifiuti solidi, Piero Sirini, George Tchobanoglous, Rosario Carlo Noto La Diega

Type of exam:

Oral