New paradigms in wastewater management
Discover how urban water systems evolve from basic health protection to innovative resource recovery and sustainability.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
3 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This MOOC explores new paradigms in wastewater management, focusing on the transformation of conventional wastewater treatment plants into advanced biorefineries. Led by professors from Politecnico di Milano, the course covers the evolution of urban water management, addressing challenges like climate change and urbanization. Students will learn about emerging technologies for wastewater treatment, energy savings, and resource recovery. The course emphasizes the shift towards more sustainable and efficient water management practices, including the recovery of valuable resources from wastewater and the pursuit of energy neutrality in treatment facilities. It provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of both conventional goals and future challenges in smart city water management.
What you'll learn
Understand urban water management trends from health protection to resource recovery
Learn about the evolution of wastewater treatment plants into advanced biorefineries
Explore energy-saving and energy recovery techniques in wastewater treatment
Discover methods for water reuse and material recovery from wastewater and sludge
Analyze case studies of innovative wastewater treatment technologies and practices
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
119 Minutes PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate

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There are 4 modules in this course
This MOOC provides a comprehensive overview of modern wastewater management paradigms, focusing on the transformation of traditional wastewater treatment plants into advanced biorefineries. The course covers key aspects of urban water cycle management, including conventional goals of health protection and environmental sustainability, as well as emerging challenges and opportunities. Students will learn about innovative technologies and practices for wastewater treatment, energy optimization, and resource recovery. The curriculum emphasizes the shift towards more sustainable and efficient water management practices, addressing issues such as climate change resilience, urbanization, and the recovery of valuable resources from wastewater. Through concise yet informative modules, the course presents a full picture of present and emerging technologies in wastewater treatment, preparing students for the challenges of future smart city water management.
Evolution from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) to biorefineries
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Energy saving and energy recovery
Module 2 · 45 Minutes to complete
Alternative sources of water supply for multiple uses: recovery of water for agricultural and industrial uses
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Material recovery: options and sustainability
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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