The aim of the Sludge Management course is to deliver basic knowledge about properties and optimal handling methods of sludge produced during wastewater treatment. It will be described the methods of sludge stabilization, hygienization, dewatering and final disposal or reuse. Emphasis is put on methods leading to minimization of sludge production and methods of energetic and material valorization of sludge.

Spinosa L., Vesilind P.A.: Sludge into Biosolids, IWA Publishing, 2001

Foladori P., Andreotola G., Ziglio G." Sludge reduction technologies in wastewater treatment plants. IWA Publishing, 2010

Sanin F. Dilek, William W. Clarkson, and P. Aarne Vesilind. Sludge engineering: the treatment and disposal of wastewater sludges. DEStech Publications, Inc, 2011.

1. Definition, classification and properties of sludge

2. Sludge minimization

3. Sludge stabilization

4. Sludge hygienization

5. Sludge digestion, biogas production from sludge

6. Thermal treatment of sludge

7. Sludge thickening and dewatering

8. Sludge biodegradability

9. Sludge disintegration

10. Sludge composting and agricultural use

11. Sludge incineration

12. Sludge landfilling

13. Sludge as raw material

14. Sludge liquor treatment

15. Field trip