Universitätskurs Sludge Treatment Wetlands

Sludge Treatment Reed Bed Systems (STRB), also known as Sludge Treatment Wetlands, are nature-based systems and have been used for treatment of sludge in Europe, especially in Denmark, since 1988.

This course presents 36 years of experiences including an overview of the operation and maintenance, as well as environmental benefits of a typical STRB system, based on the experiences gained from the operation of many full-scale STRBs.

In particular, the following points will be discussed:

Introduction to sludge treatment wetlands, a nature-based solution
Operation, maintenance and applications
Dewatering
Emptying, recycling and greenhouse stockpile area
Pilot systems
Environmental impacts and benefits
Sales experiences

Learning Outcomes:

understand the processes in functioning of sludge treatment wetlands
learn main design considerations of sludge treatment wetlands
explore implementation and performance of full-scale sludge treatment wetlands

Brief Information:

Certificate of succcessful participation
Duration: 1 day course
Language: English
Participants: 20 max.
Course Fee:
€ 160.00 incl. learning materials

Details:

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Spring Course 2025

Date:

Tuesday May 13^th2025, 13:30-17:30

Course Venue:

Seminar Room SR 53 (MUG1-05/52)

Muthgasse 18/V, 1190 Wien

BOKU Institut für Siedlungswasserbau
(BOKU Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control )