Course: Polymer waste recycling

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Course title Polymer waste recycling
Course code NTI/RPO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Martinová Lenka, doc. Ing. CSc.
  • Hrůza Jakub, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Introduction, polymer waste definition and statistical data, how to deal with waste. Rules of Europe and Czech Republic goverments. Types of polymer waste. 2. Properties and structure of the polymer materials according to its recyclation. 3. Technology of fibrous waste recycling. 4. Technology of shredding and milling. 5. Technology of regranulation. 6. Technology of the guided polymer degradation 7. Technology of pyrolisis and gasification, biotechnological technologies, real biofuel 8. Technology of incineration 9. Technology of landfilling and composting 10. Examples of product cycles (PET bottles, tyres, car parts...), waste production alternatives - biodegradable polymers, renewable recourses. Seminar work of the selected recycling topic.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Class attendance - 40 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 70 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The topic is aimed to explation about recycling processes of polymeric materials and products. The main polymer parameters and properties are introduced, which are connected to recycling. The main recycling technologies are described from beginning to end product. Examples of significant recycling cycles are described too.
Student wil reach huge knowledge about this topic.
Prerequisites
Unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Credit: seminar work exam: Didactic test
Recommended literature
  • Hiemenz, P.C., Lodge, T.P. Polymer Chemistry.. Taylor Francis Group, LLC, New York, 2007. ISBN 13:978-1-57444-77.
  • N.C.GEE, F.T.I. Shoddy and Mungo Manufacture.. Manchester: EMMONT&CO limited, 1950.
  • ODPADY. Odborný časopis pro nakládání s odpady a životní prostředí..


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Mechatronics, Informatics and Interdisciplinary Studies Study plan (Version): Applied Sciences in Engineering (2016) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer