Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMH121607
Module Leader Ole Pahl
School School of Science & Engineering
Subject Civil Engineering and Environmental Management
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start), A (September start)

Summary of content

The aim of the module is to provide an overview of advanced waste treatment systems (AWTS) and their role in reducing dependency on landfill as a disposal route for municipal solid waste (MSW). The need for advanced waste treatment systems will be critically examined and put into context with national and international waste management strategies. Relevant technologies will be described and assessed in detail, together with the scope for energy recovery and the use/treatment of by-products. The module will also consider the feedstock requirements.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 11
Tutorials 22
Practicals 22
Seminars 11
Independent Learning 64
Assessment 20
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 40 45 Coursework 1 - Report - integration of technology (1500 words)
Course Work002 60 45 Coursework 2 - Case study report - critically assess different technologies (3500 words)