New paradigms in wastewater management
The water cycle is strictly related to the fair and sustainable development of any society. Appropriate technologies and practices are needed for providing clean water and adequate sanitation to citizens worldwide, while facing environmental and societal challenges, such as climate change and increasing urbanization.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 4 hours
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The water cycle is strictly related to the fair and sustainable development of any society. Appropriate technologies and practices are needed for providing clean water and adequate sanitation to citizens worldwide, while facing environmental and societal challenges, such as climate change and increasing urbanization. Wastewater treatment facilities are nowadays shifting from infrastructures providing effective clean water, sanitation and environmental protection towards advanced biorefineries that can recover valuable resources (as reusable water, biopolymers and nutrients) from wastewater, while aiming at more stringent effluent quality targets, at energy neutrality, and at lowering the overall environmental impact. This MOOC is aimed at providing key elements in relation to the management of the urban water cycle, including both conventional goals and the challenges of the smart cities of the future. This MOOC presents a full picture, although very concise, of present and emerging technologies for wastewater treatment, presented by professors teaching at Politecnico di Milano.Modules
The water service: from water sources to final fate of the wastewater
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- The water service: from water sources to final fate of the wastewater
- How the wastewater is treated today: a concise review
Challenges and opportunities in modern plants
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- Challenges and opportunities in modern plants
Nature based solutions (NBS) for wastewater treatment
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- Rethinking cities for climate resilience: the importance of water sensitive approaches
- Nature based solutions (NBS) to control pollution
Weekly quiz
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Energy consumption, energy neutrality/positivity in WWTPs
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- Energy consumption, energy neutrality/positivity in WWTPs
How to produce energy and biofuels in WWTPs
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- How to produce energy and biofuels in WWTPs
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How to make wastewater fit for reuse? Challenges and opportunities
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- How to make wastewater fit for reuse? Challenges and opportunities
Disinfection as barrier towards pathogens spread
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- Disinfection as barrier towards pathogens spread- Pt. 1
- Disinfection as barrier towards pathogens spread- Pt. 2
Emerging contaminants removal
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- Contaminants of emerging concern and their removal for minimizing environmental and human health risk
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The status of material recovery in WWTPs
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- How to recover materials from sludge through thermochemical processes
The role of microalgae: microalgae/bacteria interactions
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- The role of microalgae: microalgae/bacteria interactions
- Plastics and polymers from wastewater
Case study: Nosedo wastewater treatment plant
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- Case study: Nosedo wastewater treatment plant
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Explore innovative approaches to wastewater management in this comprehensive course designed for science and engineering enthusiasts. Taught by esteemed professors from Politecnico di Milano, the course delves into sustainable urban water cycle management and emerging wastewater treatment technologies. Over 240 minutes, you’ll learn how modern facilities transform into advanced biorefineries, addressing challenges like climate change and urbanization. Available on Coursera, with Starter and Professional subscription options, this foundational course is perfect for those aiming to contribute to smarter, greener cities.
Roberto Canziani