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Overview
The Resource Oriented Wastewater Treatment and Sanitation short course is offered by IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.
Learning objectives
Upon completion, the participant should be able to:- describe the physical, chemical and microbiological processes occurring inanaerobic reactors and a number of natural systems
- critically reflect on the current sanitation systems encountered in many urban areas and to indicate ways to improve this situation in a sustainable manner;
- evaluate the possibilities for closing cycles of energy, water and nutrients
- evaluate the feasibility of the application of the technologies studied in this module in urban settings in the developing world
- carry out preliminary process design of treatment and reuse systems to assess the needs for capital, land, equipment and operation and maintenance
Programme Structure
Course Content
- The syllabus includes the following subjects: rationale of applying natural systems for wastewater management;
- role of anaerobic pre-treatment in sanitation strategies;
- anaerobic reactor technology;
- nutrient cycles;
- waste stabilisation ponds;
- fish aquaculture; macrophyte ponds;
- constructed wetlands;
- land applications; technology selection;
- World Health Organisation and Food & Agricultural Organisation guidelines, development of appropriate cropping patterns, crop selection, irrigation technology and nutrient demand; and matching irrigation water supply and demand.
Lecturers
Coordinator:
Mariska Ronteltap, Senior Lecturer in Sanitary Engineering
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 87
Credits
5 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management Ecology View 21 other Short Courses in Hydrology & Water Management in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should at least have a Bachelor Degree in environmental sciences, chemical engineering, civil engineering or related disciplines, some years of working experience and a good command of the English language.
Tuition Fee
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International
3000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3000 EUR for the full programme during 18 days. -
EU/EEA
3000 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3000 EUR for the full programme during 18 days.
Funding
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