Anaerobic
wastewater treatment is one of the most energy-efficient technologies for
treating wastewater. With minimal energy requirements and the conversion of
organic pollutants into renewable energy-rich biogas, there’s a double energy
gain – a serious benefit both for now and in the future.
In this course, organized by the International Water Association (IWA)
and Delft University of Technology, participants will learn about this state-of-the-art technology from anaerobic experts. Participants
will also develop skills in anaerobic reactor design and operation to better
handle the current environmental challenges and global energy crisis.
After taking this course, participants will not only
understand the potentials of the system but also how to make process designs,
evaluate anaerobic treatment processes, and operate high-rate anaerobic
reactors efficiently.
By the
end of this course participants will be able to:
- Explain the concepts and
advantages of high-rate anaerobic treatment
- Make a mass balance over you
anaerobic reactor and calculate the methane production potential based on
the residual water characteristics
- Recognize the key factors
affecting high-rate anaerobic treatment
- Identify the development and
the key features of high-rate anaerobic reactors, and identify the
challenges and potentials for a specific high-rate anaerobic technology
- Acquire the ability to design
upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors under specific conditions,
and identify the procedures needed to start-up UASB reactors with low
grade seed material
- Identify the most important
anaerobic laboratory tests, acquire the theoretical knowledge to assess
the maximum capacity of anaerobic sludge, and the biomethane or toxicity
potential of waste(waters)
- Recognize the current
application of high-rate anaerobic treatment technologies in practice
The course is ideal for students, academics,
consultants, and practitioners in the field of environmental engineering and/or
sanitary engineering. It will deepen your knowledge of anaerobic wastewater
treatment and provide valuable background information for anybody interested in
the field. Participants from developing countries and countries in transition
are especially welcome, as this is the right moment to acquaint yourselves with
and choose more sustainable solutions in waste and wastewater management,
establishing your own energy factory. Since energy benefits may amount to
several million euros per year, end-users working in the food and beverage
industry, chemical companies, pulp and paper mills, etc., can also benefit from
the course.
Upon
completion of the course, participants will receive a professional certificate
and are eligible to receive 3.0 Continuing Education Units. The course fee
is 995 EUR for general participants, and 895.5 EUR for IWA members.
The
course will start on 22 January 2025 and end on 7 March 2025, and will consist
of 4-5 hours per week.