BE-04 Sewage sludge treatment (DEMO)

Operating processes in the treatment of wastewater and sewage sludge have a high ecologic and economic optimization potential. The overall aim of this module is to illustrate the significance of this potential. Upon successful completion you will be able to: • Describe the composition and the properties of sludge • Name the various factors that affect the quality and the properties of the sludge • Explain the applied technical methods • Describe the different ways of sewage sludge and their specific requirements

FiW was established in 1979 as institute at the RWTH Aachen University. Since then, FiW has implemented the result of its research and development in a wide range of national and international projects.

FiW’s scientific collaborators (civil engineers, process engineers, mechanical engineers, safety engineers and biologists) are planning and realizing projects and give expert advice on national and international level. FiW cooperates closely with other Aachen University institutes.

FiW is an independent company in the service sector, committed to the scientific ethics. Our staff combines solid know-how with long practical experience, ensuring a pragmatic and responsible approach to every task which is assigned to us.

Description Training concept of FiW

Modular blended learning concept:

In accordance to your specific needs FiW composes an individual selection of theoretical and practical learning units and thus creates a unique learning environment that best fulfils your demands.

Face-to-face classroom based education:

• Transfer of theory and scientific knowledge
• Interactivity between teacher and learners
• Social interactivity with other learners

Field visits and excursions:

• Field visits and excursions to various plants and institutions
• Learning from living examples and entering in direct dialogue and exchange of information with German professionals

Practical training on pilot plants:

• Audio-visually and haptic experiences
• Experimenting with variation of several outer parameters
• Analytics of physical, chemical and biological parameters.
• Safety Training

E-learning/Virtual learning environment:

• Access to a multimedia version of the course on Aqwa-Academy.net for deepening the knowledge.
• Virtual social networking with other participants
• Reactivating knowledge regardless of time and place

Optional:

• Attainment of the RWTH Certificate, realized by RWTH International Academy