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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)
Code
KKEK4316
Title
Solid Waste Management
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
80 hours
Credit
2
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify all the components of solid waste management.
2.
Estimate quantity of generation and thermal, chemical, physical and
biological characteristics of a mixed municipal waste.
3.
Demonstrate the ability to identify optimum process, methods
and/or systems for pre-treatment, storage, collection,
transportation and transferring solid waste for a given conditions
and location.
4.
Choose the most appropriate resource recovery method for a given
case study.
5.
Demonstrate the understanding on science, design, technology,
operation and environmental issues for incineration and land filling
processes.
6.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze current issues on municipal solid
waste in Malaysia critically.
7.
Evaluate business opportunities which are based on solid waste.
Synopsis
This course covers the essential principles entailed in the management
of societys waste. During the course, the source, composition,
properties and classifications of solid waste will be discussed along with
the evolution of solid waste management both in local and global
context. The principles related to evaluate equipment and facilities
options, make operational choices and to develop management systems
would also be taught. This covers equipment and facilities for pre-
treatment, waste storage, transport and transfer of solid waste.
Advanced principles related to the separation, processing, incineration,
landfilling and transformation technologies of solid waste through RDF,
biogas and compost generation would also be covered. Other advance
concepts such as waste minimization and zero emission will also be
discussed in the context of current waste issues.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
George Tchobanoglous, Hilary Theisen and Samuel Vigil,
‘Integrated Solid Waste Management Engineering Principles and
Management Issues’ 1993, McGraw-Hill
Soft Skills
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Communication skills (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5)
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Critical thinking and problem solving skills (CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4)
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Team work skills (TS1, TS2, TS3)
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Life long learning and information management (LL1, LL2)
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Entrepreneurial Skill (KK1, KK2)
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Professional ethics and moral (EM1, EM2)
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Leadership skills (LS2, LS3)