This course provides an in-depth understanding of waste processing through simulation, focusing on the treatment of liquid and gas wastes. Simulation tools such as ASPEN Hysys and Plus, FlexPDE, and Excel will be introduced to model and analyze these processes. Students will also engage in research articles, applying simulation techniques to real-world waste processing challenges.

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and design waste processing systems using simulation tools.
• Identify key processes and parameters in the treatment of solid, liquid, and gas waste streams.
• Acquire the skills necessary to model, simulate, and optimize waste treatment operations and assess environmental impacts.
• Critically evaluate simulation results and propose sustainable improvements in waste processing.

• Introduction to Waste Processing and Simulation

  • Overview of waste processing techniques for liquid and gas wastes
  • Importance of simulation tools in optimizing waste treatment processes

• Key Waste Treatment Technologies

  • Treatment methods for liquid waste: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and biological treatment
  • Air pollution control systems: scrubbers, filters, and catalytic converters
  • Integration of technologies for comprehensive waste management

• Simulation Methodologies for Waste Treatment

  • Introduction to simulation principles for waste processing
  • Modeling different waste streams: liquid and gaseous pollutants
  • Case studies on simulation-based waste treatment system design

• Design and Analysis of Water and Wastewater Treatment

  • Simulation of key processes in water and wastewater treatment plants
  • Optimizing treatment processes for efficiency and compliance with regulations

• Air Pollution Control System Simulation

  • Modeling air pollution control systems using simulation tools
  • Analyzing system performance for reducing gaseous pollutants

• Integration of Waste Treatment Processes

  • Combining liquid and gas waste treatments in unified systems
  • Strategies for improving overall process efficiency

• Sustainability Assessments in Waste Treatment

  • Environmental impact analysis of waste treatment systems
  • Using simulation to assess energy efficiency and resource optimization

• Introduction to Simulation Tools

  • ASPEN Hysys and ASPEN Plus: Modeling chemical and waste treatment processes
  • FlexPDE: Simulation of physical and environmental processes
  • Excel: Spreadsheet-based modeling for waste treatment calculations

• Application of Simulation Techniques to Real-World Challenges

  • Research-based assignments applying simulation tools to actual waste processing scenarios
  • Analysis of case studies and research articles to propose optimized solutions

1. Yeek-Chia Ho, Woei Jye Lau, Sudip Chakraborty, N. Rajamohan, & Saleh Al Arni, Advanced Technologies for Solid, Liquid, and Gas Waste Treatment, CRC Press, 2023.