Overview

The “Smart Solid waste management” course provides a comprehensive understanding of Solid Waste Management (SWM), addressing challenges and opportunities in handling diverse waste streams. It covers fundamental concepts, waste classification, and global and Indian perspectives, emphasizing sustainable practices like the 3Rs and integrated SWM. Key topics include waste characterization, collection, transportation, and treatment technologies such as composting, anaerobic digestion, incineration, and pyrolysis. The course also explores landfill design, leachate management, and specialized waste streams like e-waste, plastic, and biomedical waste. Emerging innovations, including smart waste systems and life cycle assessments, are discussed alongside case studies. Policies, regulatory frameworks, and initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission are examined. By the end, participants will gain skills to design and implement effective SWM strategies, making it ideal for professionals and students in environmental management, urban planning, and sustainability fields. Target Learners: §Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering §Post-Graduate Students of Environmental Engineering §Practicing Engineers §Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain

Syllabus

Course 1: Solid Waste Collection, Storage and Transportation
Course 2: Solid Waste Processing and Treatment
Course 3: Hazardous Waste Management

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9 hours 4 minutes
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This course will explore the definition, classification, and characteristics of hazardous waste, including chemical, biological, and radioactive substances. We will delve into the mechanisms of transport in the environment, the various treatment methods employed to mitigate their impact, and the legal framework governing hazardous waste management. Additionally, we will examine specific types of hazardous waste, such as construction and demolition waste, electronic waste, plastic waste, biomedical waste, and household hazardous waste. By understanding the challenges and opportunities in hazardous waste management, you will be equipped to contribute to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. Target Learners: §Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering §Post-Graduate Students of Environmental Engineering §Practicing Engineers §Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain
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10 hours 37 minutes
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The course offers a comprehensive understanding of solid waste management (SWM), covering essential concepts, technologies, and policies. Beginning with the definition and classification of solid waste, it delves into the Indian scenario, integrated SWM strategies, and policy evolution. Learners will explore waste quantification, characterization methods, and modern collection systems. Advanced topics include vehicle routing, transfer stations, life cycle assessments, carbon footprints, and smart solutions like sensor-based monitoring and data analytics. Practical insights through case studies will prepare participants to address real-world challenges and design sustainable, efficient, and innovative SWM systems. Target Learners: §Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering §Post-Graduate Students of Environmental Engineering §Practicing Engineers §Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain
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12 hours 41 minutes
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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