Safety and Civil Protection Engineering

Activity type

Attività formative affini o integrative

SSD

ING-IND/29

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

3

Hours distribution

30 classroom hours

Lecturers

SILVIA SERRANTI

Activity type

Attività formative affini o integrative

SSD

ING-IND/29

Year

1st year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

6

Hours distribution

60 classroom hours

Lecturers

SILVIA SERRANTI

General learning outcomes
The course aims to provide knowledge and develop skills related to urban mining and recycling processes of end-of-life products turning them into secondary raw materials, in agreement with the principles of circular economy and the sustainable development goals of UN AGENDA 2030, with particular reference to SDG11 (Sustainable cities and communities), SDG12 (Responsible consumption and production), SDG13 (Climate action). In particular, the course aims to illustrate the main technologies and related equipment at laboratory and / or industrial plant scale in order to carry out the recognition, characterization, selection and treatment of materials to be recycled of different nature and origin (packaging waste such as plastic, glass, paper and aluminum, construction & demolition waste, waste from electrical and electronic equipment, end-of-life vehicles, etc.). Starting from the knowledge of solid particle properties, it will be possible to evaluate and define the most suitable physical-mechanical treatment techniques in order to produce secondary raw materials, taking into account technical, economic, environmental aspects and technological innovations of a rapidly evolving sector. Some of the main recycling chains for the production of secondary raw materials will be then examined, highlighting the critical issues and the key factors of each of them.
Specific learning outcomes
Based on the acquired knowledge, the student will be able to define the fundamental operations, their sequence and logic in order to design a mechanical process to produce secondary raw materials from end-of-life products, choosing the most suitable separation methods, defined from the characterization of solid waste materials also through innovative approaches. The student will also develop the ability to evaluate, select and apply quality control actions for both feed and output streams in a recycling plant, in order to optimize the processes, maximizing waste recovery and secondary raw materials value, in the perspective of circular economy and efficient use of resources.
After passing the exam, students will be able to:
● Understand the fundamental principles for the recycling-oriented characterization of materials
● Apply traditional and innovative analytical techniques for material recycling
● Know the recycling technologies for different waste materials and end of life products
● Understand and evaluate recycling processes considering both technical and economic aspects
● Apply the fundamental principles for the physical separation of materials to be recycled
Students will also acquire the following transversal skills:
● Demonstrate effective communication with specialists and non-specialists
● Team work ability
● Write a technical-scientific report
● Make an oral presentation
● Analyze issues critically
● Access and select appropriate sources of information

Module: URBAN MINING I
General learning outcomes

The course aims to provide knowledge and develop skills related to urban mining and recycling processes of end-of-life products turning them in secondary raw materials, in agreement with the principles of circular economy and the sustainable development goals of UN AGENDA 2030, with particular reference to SDG11 (Sustainable cities and communities), SDG12 (Responsible consumption and production), SDG13 (Climate action). In particular, the course aims to illustrate the main technologies and related equipment at laboratory and / or industrial plant scale in order to carry out the recognition, characterization, selection and treatment of materials to be recycled of different nature and origin (packaging waste such as plastic, glass, paper and aluminum, construction & demolition waste, waste from electrical and electronic equipment, end-of-life vehicles, etc.). Starting from the knowledge of solid particle properties, it will be possible to evaluate and define the most suitable physical-mechanical treatment techniques in order to produce secondary raw materials, taking into account technical, economic, environmental aspects and technological innovations of a rapidly evolving sector. Some of the main recycling chains for the production of secondary raw materials will be then examined, highlighting the critical issues and the key factors of each of them.

Specific learning outcomes
Based on the acquired knowledge, the student will be able to define the fundamental operations, their sequence and logic in order to design a mechanical process to produce secondary raw materials from end-of-life products choosing the most suitable separation methods, defined from the characterization of solid waste materials also through innovative approaches. The student will also develop the ability to evaluate, select and apply quality control actions for both feed and output streams in a recycling plant, in order to optimize the processes, maximizing waste recovery and secondary raw materials value, in the perspective of circular economy and efficient use of resources.

After passing the exam, students will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental principles for the recycling-oriented characterization of materials
• Apply traditional and innovative analytical techniques for material recycling
• Know the recycling technologies for different waste materials and end of life products
• Understand and evaluate recycling processes considering both technical and economic aspects
• Apply the fundamental principles for the physical separation of materials to be recycled

Students will also acquire the following transversal skills:
• Demonstrate effective communication with specialists and non-specialists
• Team work ability
• Write a technical-scientific report
• Make an oral presentation
• Analyze issues critically
• Access and select appropriate sources of information



Module: URBAN MINING II
General learning outcomes

The course aims to provide knowledge and develop skills related to urban mining and recycling processes of end-of-life products turning them in secondary raw materials, in agreement with the principles of circular economy and the sustainable development goals of UN AGENDA 2030, with particular reference to SDG11 (Sustainable cities and communities), SDG12 (Responsible consumption and production), SDG13 (Climate action). In particular, the course aims to illustrate the main technologies and related equipment at laboratory and / or industrial plant scale in order to carry out the recognition, characterization, selection and treatment of materials to be recycled of different nature and origin (packaging waste such as plastic, glass, paper and aluminum, construction & demolition waste, waste from electrical and electronic equipment, end-of-life vehicles, etc.). Starting from the knowledge of solid particle properties, it will be possible to evaluate and define the most suitable physical-mechanical treatment techniques in order to produce secondary raw materials, taking into account technical, economic, environmental aspects and technological innovations of a rapidly evolving sector. Some of the main recycling chains for the production of secondary raw materials will be then examined, highlighting the critical issues and the key factors of each of them.

Specific learning outcomes
Based on the acquired knowledge, the student will be able to define the fundamental operations, their sequence and logic in order to design a mechanical process to produce secondary raw materials from end-of-life products choosing the most suitable separation methods, defined from the characterization of solid waste materials also through innovative approaches. The student will also develop the ability to evaluate, select and apply quality control actions for both feed and output streams in a recycling plant, in order to optimize the processes, maximizing waste recovery and secondary raw materials value, in the perspective of circular economy and efficient use of resources.

After passing the exam, students will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental principles for the recycling-oriented characterization of materials
• Apply traditional and innovative analytical techniques for material recycling
• Know the recycling technologies for different waste materials and end of life products
• Understand and evaluate recycling processes considering both technical and economic aspects
• Apply the fundamental principles for the physical separation of materials to be recycled

Students will also acquire the following transversal skills:
• Demonstrate effective communication with specialists and non-specialists
• Team work ability
• Write a technical-scientific report
• Make an oral presentation
• Analyze issues critically
• Access and select appropriate sources of information

Module: URBAN MINING I
Basic knowkedge of mathematics, physics and chemistry


Module: URBAN MINING II
Basic knowkedge of mathematics, physics and chemistry

Module: URBAN MINING I
Primary and secondary raw materials. Ore mining and urban mining. Sustainable use of resources. Linear economy and circular economy. From waste to resource. Critical raw materials.
Waste management hierarchy. Reduction, reuse, recycling, energy recovery, disposal. Waste classification. Waste management. Packaging waste recycling.
Sampling of materials
Degree of liberation
Recycling oriented characterization. Analytical methods and measurements of particle morphological, morphometrical, physical and chemical characteristics with application to material recycling. Optical and electronic microscopy. X-ray fluorescence. Classical and hyperspectral imaging.
Recycling technologies. Disassembly, comminution, classification, separation, sensor-based sorting technologies.
Recycling chains of different materials: plastic, glass, paper, aluminum, construction and demolition waste, waste from electrical and electronic equipment, end-of-life vehicles, etc. with examples of plant flow-sheets. Quality and process control in recycling plants.
The course includes classroom exercises and practical experiences in laboratory on the different topics. In-depth seminars on specific topics will be also organized.
Possible visits to waste recycling plants.
A teamwork (groups of 2-4 students) on topics to be agreed is planned.
At the beginning of the course, students will be divided into small groups. Each group will be assigned to study a real issue related to the recycling of a material. The teamwork will be carried out during the course with periodic checks through power point presentations. At the end of the course a written report will be delivered.



Module: URBAN MINING II
Primary and secondary raw materials. Ore mining and urban mining. Sustainable use of resources. Linear economy and circular economy. From waste to resource. Critical raw materials.
Waste management hierarchy. Reduction, reuse, recycling, energy recovery, disposal. Waste classification. Waste management. Packaging waste recycling.
Sampling of materials
Degree of liberation
Recycling oriented characterization. Analytical methods and measurements of particle morphological, morphometrical, physical and chemical characteristics with application to material recycling. Optical and electronic microscopy. X-ray fluorescence. Classical and hyperspectral imaging.
Recycling technologies. Disassembly, comminution, classification, separation, sensor-based sorting technologies.
Recycling chains of different materials: plastic, glass, paper, aluminum, construction and demolition waste, waste from electrical and electronic equipment, end-of-life vehicles, etc. with examples of plant flow-sheets. Quality and process control in recycling plants.
The course includes classroom exercises and practical experiences in laboratory on the different topics. In-depth seminars on specific topics will be also organized.
Possible visits to waste recycling plants.
A teamwork (groups of 2-4 students) on topics to be agreed is planned.
At the beginning of the course, students will be divided into small groups. Each group will be assigned to study a real issue related to the recycling of a material. The teamwork will be carried out during the course with periodic checks through power point presentations. At the end of the course a written report will be delivered.

Module: URBAN MINING I
Copy of the course presentations, lecture notes and scientific papers on the different topics provided by the teacher.

Suggested books:
Wills B.A and Finch J.A., "Wills' Mineral Processing Technology", Elesiver Ed. 2016
Worrell W.A., Vesilind P.A., Ludwig C. "Solid waste engineering - A global perspective", SJ Edition 3rd Edition, 2016
Goodship V., Stevels AB, Huisman J. "Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) Handbook", 2nd Ed., Elsevier, 2019
Rhodes M.J. “Principles of powder technology”, Wiley Ed., 450 pp., 1990.
Merkus H.G.“Particle size measurements: Fundamentals, Practice, Quality”, Springer Ed., 533 pp., 2009.
Worrell E. and Reuter M.A. "Handbook of recycling", Elsevier Ed., 581 pp., 2014.


Module: URBAN MINING II
Copy of the course presentations, lecture notes and scientific papers on the different topics provided by the teacher.

Suggested books:
Wills B.A and Finch J.A., "Wills' Mineral Processing Technology", Elesiver Ed. 2016
Worrell W.A., Vesilind P.A., Ludwig C. "Solid waste engineering - A global perspective", SJ Edition 3rd Edition, 2016
Goodship V., Stevels AB, Huisman J. "Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) Handbook", 2nd Ed., Elsevier, 2019
Rhodes M.J. “Principles of powder technology”, Wiley Ed., 450 pp., 1990.
Merkus H.G.“Particle size measurements: Fundamentals, Practice, Quality”, Springer Ed., 533 pp., 2009.
Worrell E. and Reuter M.A. "Handbook of recycling", Elsevier Ed., 581 pp., 2014.

Module: URBAN MINING I
N/D
Module: URBAN MINING II
N/D

Module: URBAN MINING I
The teaching activity will be organized by combining different models: lectures, exercises, seminars, laboratory experiences, group project with presentation in the classroom and drafting of the work carried out by each group.


Module: URBAN MINING II
The teaching activity will be organized by combining different models: lectures, exercises, seminars, laboratory experiences, group project with presentation in the classroom and drafting of the work carried out by each group.

Module: URBAN MINING I
Students are invited to register in the classroom through which all the communications and the sharing of teaching material will take place. Instructions for classroom registration will be provided on the teacher's notice board.


Module: URBAN MINING II
Students are invited to register in the classroom through which all the communications and the sharing of teaching material will take place. Instructions for classroom registration will be provided on the teacher's notice board.

Module: URBAN MINING I
During the course students will be divided into small groups and at each group the study of a real problem related to the recycling of a material will be assigned. The teamwork will be carried out during the course with regular checks through power point presentations.
The assessment will be done by a written exam on the course topics, containing 1 exercise and 3 open response questions.
The assignedteamwork will be delivered before the written exam as a written report. The report will be evaluated in terms of quality (spelling, quality of the figures), content completeness, level of depth and relevance of bibliographic references.

The final grade will be given by 70% score of the written test and 30% score of the project.


Module: URBAN MINING II
During the course students will be divided into small groups and at each group the study of a real problem related to the recycling of a material will be assigned. The teamwork will be carried out during the course with regular checks through power point presentations.
The assessment will be done by a written exam on the course topics, containing 1 exercise and 3 open response questions.
The assignedteamwork will be delivered before the written exam as a written report. The report will be evaluated in terms of quality (spelling, quality of the figures), content completeness, level of depth and relevance of bibliographic references.

The final grade will be given by 70% score of the written test and 30% score of the project.

Module: URBAN MINING I
Exercises on mass balance, size class distribution, hyperspectral data interpretation, etc.
Flow-sheet of recycling plants of different waste streams.
Other questions on the different topics explained during the course.


Module: URBAN MINING II
Exercises on mass balance, size class distribution, hyperspectral data interpretation, etc.
Flow-sheet of recycling plants of different waste streams.
Other questions on the different topics explained during the course.

Module: URBAN MINING I
N/D
Module: URBAN MINING II
N/D