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References/Teaching Materials/
Week Lecture/Tutorial/Assignment Topic
Equipment
Solid waste generation and sources. Definition, composition and
1 Notes
classification of solid waste. Perform calculation of distribution of solid
waste and the impacts of recycling, etc on the distribution.

2 Physical, chemical, and biological properties associated with MSW eg Notes
density, volume, energy content etc.
3 Notes
Perform calculations using waste composition and properties.

4 Tasks and logistics of MSW collection, collection systems analysis, Notes
principals and theory behind the use of transfer stations, transfer
means and transport. Economic comparison of transport alternatives.

5 Common waste processing techniques. Mechanical size alteration, Notes
mechanical component separation, magnetic separation, drying and
dewatering. Materials-recovery system, Flow charts for material

6 Recovery of biological conversion products: Production of RDF Notes
(refused-derived fuels), Biogas and compost.
7 Notes
Concepts of Recycling, waste minimisation zero-disposal.

8 Landfilling with solid waste, design and operation of landfills, landfill Notes
siting considerations. Composition and characteristics, generation,

movement and control of landfill gases.
9 Composition, formation, movement and control of leachate in landfills, Notes
leachate treatment.

10 Surface water management, environmental quality monitoring at Notes
landfills, landfill closure and post-closure care.

11 Combustion of waste materials, incineration with heat recovery, use of Notes
refused-derived fuels.
12 Gasification, pyrolisis. Recovery of energy from conversion products, Notes
energy-recovery systems, efficiency factors, determination of energy

output and efficiency.
13 Notes
Legal And Institutional Framework pertaining to MSW in Malaysia.

14 Notes
Case study. Group presentation.

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