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Solid Waste Processing and Treatment

This course is part of Smart Solid Waste Management Specialization

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5 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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Intermediate level

Civil Engineering Students/Professionals/Faculties

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

5 modules
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

Civil Engineering Students/Professionals/Faculties

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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Skills you'll gain

  • Thermal Management
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Sanitation
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Facility Management
  • Waste Minimization
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environment and Resource Management
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Microbiology
  • Material Handling
  • Process Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering

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5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive overview of waste processing methods essential for effective waste management. It covers mechanical separation, drying, dewatering, and material recovery techniques such as MRFs (Material Recovery Facilities), with detailed insights into their unit processes and engineering design. Learners will explore thermal treatments, including incineration, pyrolysis, and gasification, alongside the design of energy-efficient systems and flue gas management. The course also delves into composting technologies like windrow, aerated static pile, and vermicomposting, as well as anaerobic digestion and biogas production. Additionally, landfill design, leachate and gas treatment, and environmental impact assessments (EIA) will be explored, giving participants the knowledge to implement sustainable waste processing systems and solutions across various stages of waste management.

Target Learners: §Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering §Post-Graduate Students of Environmental Engineering §Practicing Engineers §Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain

This course provides an in-depth exploration of waste processing techniques, focusing on mechanical methods and component separation. Learners will gain knowledge of drying and dewatering processes, as well as the operation and design of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). Key topics include the unit processes within MRFs and their engineering design, alongside practical applications. The course equips participants with essential skills to efficiently manage and recover materials from waste streams, promoting sustainability and resource recovery in waste management systems.

What's included

12 videos1 assignment2 plugins

12 videos•Total 102 minutes
  • About the Specialization•3 minutes
  • About the Course•1 minute
  • Waste Processing and its Needs•8 minutes
  • Component Separation Part 1•12 minutes
  • Component Separation Part 2•7 minutes
  • Drying and Dewatering•7 minutes
  • Material Recovery Facility (MRF)•9 minutes
  • MRF - Unit Processes •5 minutes
  • MRF - Engineering Design•7 minutes
  • Practical Use case (WACOM)•20 minutes
  • Virtual Tour of MRF - Part 1•11 minutes
  • Virtual Tour of MRF - Part 2•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Assessment on Waste Processing •30 minutes
2 plugins•Total 30 minutes
  • Waste Processing Methods Overview•15 minutes
  • Mechanical Methods•15 minutes

This course focuses on thermal treatment technologies and their role in sustainable waste management. Key topics include the basics and mechanisms of thermal treatments, incineration technologies, and the design of incinerator facilities. Learners will explore flue gas characteristics and treatment, solid residue management, and the production of energy pellets. Advanced concepts such as pyrolysis, gasification, and energy recovery from waste are also covered, along with supplementary fuel requirements. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, the course equips participants to design and implement efficient thermal treatment systems for energy generation and waste reduction.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

11 videos•Total 113 minutes
  • Thermal Treatment (Basics and Mechanisms)•9 minutes
  • Incineration Technologies •10 minutes
  • Design of an Incinerator Facility•10 minutes
  • Flue gas (Characteristics and Treatment)•10 minutes
  • Solid Residue (Generation and Treatment)•8 minutes
  • Energy Pellets and Case Studies•8 minutes
  • Pyrolysis Concept•12 minutes
  • Pyrolysis - Case Study•10 minutes
  • Gasification - Fundamentals and Technologies•11 minutes
  • Energy from Waste•10 minutes
  • Supplementary Fuel Requirements•9 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Assessment on Treatment - Incineration•30 minutes

Composting is a natural process that transforms organic waste into a valuable soil amendment. This course will delve into the concept and benefits of composting, exploring various technologies and techniques to accelerate the decomposition process. We will discuss the different phases of composting, the factors influencing the process, and the operational parameters to optimize composting. You will learn about various composting technologies, including windrow, aerated static pile, in-vessel, decentralized, and vermicomposting. Additionally, we will examine the implementation of composting at micro-composting centers to promote sustainable waste management at the community level.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment3 plugins

8 videos•Total 72 minutes
  • Process: Phases - Part 1•8 minutes
  • Process: Phases - Part 2•8 minutes
  • Process: Factors and Operational Parameters - Part 1•11 minutes
  • Process: Factors and Operational Parameters - Part 2•8 minutes
  • Technologies: Aerated Static Pile Composting•8 minutes
  • Technologies: In-Vessel Composting•7 minutes
  • Technologies: Decentralised Composting•11 minutes
  • Composting at Micro Composting Centres (MCCs)•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Assessment on Treatment - Composting•30 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
  • Concept and Benefits•15 minutes
  • Technologies: Windrow Composting•15 minutes
  • Technologies: Vermicomposting•15 minutes

This course will delve into the fundamental concepts of anaerobic digestion, including the different phases involved, the key process factors, and the various types of digesters. We will explore the benefits of co-digestion, a technique that involves mixing different organic feedstocks to enhance biogas production. Additionally, we will discuss the economic aspects, challenges, and potential solutions associated with anaerobic digestion. By understanding the principles and applications of this technology, you will gain valuable insights into sustainable waste management and renewable energy production.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment4 plugins

6 videos•Total 57 minutes
  • Anaerobic Digestion•9 minutes
  • Co-digestion - Concept & Process Factors-•8 minutes
  • Co-digestion - Case Study•8 minutes
  • Biogas Production and Programmes in India•12 minutes
  • Economics, Challenges and Solutions •11 minutes
  • Case Study•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Assessment on Treatment - Anaerobic Digestion•30 minutes
4 plugins•Total 60 minutes
  • Concept•15 minutes
  • Phases of Anaerobic Digestion•15 minutes
  • Process Factors •15 minutes
  • Types of Digestor•15 minutes

This course provides an in-depth exploration of landfill management, focusing on the planning, design, and construction of landfills. It covers key topics such as the anatomy of landfills, various landfill methods, and the essential components like bottom liners and cover layers. Learners will understand the processes for leachate and landfill gas collection and treatment, ensuring environmental protection. The course also addresses landfill closure, remediation strategies, and environmental impact assessments (EIA), equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to design and manage sustainable landfill systems that minimize environmental harm and optimize waste disposal.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment6 plugins

5 videos•Total 40 minutes
  • Planning and Design of Landfill•10 minutes
  • Leachate (Collection and Treatment)•9 minutes
  • Landfill gas (Collection and Treatment)•9 minutes
  • Closure and Remediation of Landfill•5 minutes
  • A Virtual Walk into a Landfill •6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Assessment on Disposal - Landfill•30 minutes
6 plugins•Total 90 minutes
  • Landfill - Introduction •15 minutes
  • Anatomy of Landfill•15 minutes
  • Landfill Methods•15 minutes
  • Construction of Landfill•15 minutes
  • Bottom Liners and Cover Layers in Landfill•15 minutes
  • Environment Impact Assessment , EIA of Landfills•15 minutes

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Larsen & Toubro popularly known as L&T is an Indian Multinational conglomerate. L&T has over 8 decades of expertise in executing some of the most complex projects including the World's tallest statue - the Statue of Unity. L&T has a wide portfolio that includes engineering, construction, manufacturing, realty, ship building, defense, aerospace, IT & financial services. L&T EduTech is a e learning platform within the L&T Group, that offers courses that are curated & delivered by industry experts. In the world of engineering and technology, change and advancements are happening at the speed of light. Academia needs to keep pace with this change and career professionals need to adapt. This is the need gap L&T EduTech will fill. The vision for L&T EduTech is to be the bridge between academia and industry, between career professionals and ever-changing technology. L&T EduTech firmly believes that, only when these need gaps are filled, will we have truly empowered and knowledgeable workforce that will lead India in the future.

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