TFMJ02	Environmental Technology, 3,8 ECTS-points /Miljövårdsteknik/ Advancement level: B
	Aim: The objective of the course is to provide an overview of environmental conservation technologies used today. Also "Cleaner Production" aspects will be brought up. The aim is to give the student a comprehensive view of how environmental concerns are incorporated in production, usage and waste handling. Different effects on the environment caused by human activities are scrutinized and discussed at seminars. Biological and chemical aspects are treated only when necessary for understanding of the technology. Prerequisites: Environmental Science preferred but not compulsory. Supplementary courses: TFMJ 04 Environmental Measurement Technology TFMJ 05 Environmentally Sustainable Materials TFMJ 06 Environmental Management Strategies TFMJ 07 Life Cycle Assessment and Ecodesign TFMJ 08 Environmental Impact Assessment Course content: Sewage-treatment plants and handling of hazardous waste. Waste disposal methods such as incineration, composting, biogasification and landfill. Both household and industrial waste will be considered. Purification techniques especially for polluted air. "Cleaner Production" and improvement of processes. Recycling and environmentally adapted product development. Options for reduction of environmental impact from energy systems. Course literature: Miljöskyddsteknik, Kompendium i Miljöskydd del 2, KTH.
TEN1	One oral examination, 1,5 p.
LAB1	Attendance at 3 out of 4 educational visits. Attendance at the presentation of the assignments., 1 p.
	The grading is approved/not approved.

Course language is Swedish..