COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of circular economy business models in the context of Waste-to-Energy (WtE) refers to the shift from a linear "take-make-dispose" system to a regenerative framework where waste is treated as a valuable fuel source. This course explores the technical and economic transformation of municipal, industrial, and agricultural waste into electricity, heat, and synthetic fuels. By viewing waste as a resource rather than a liability, organizations can simultaneously solve the crisis of landfill saturation and the growing demand for sustainable, decentralized energy.

The scope of this training covers a broad spectrum of WtE technologies, including high-temperature incineration, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and pyrolysis. It examines the engineering of advanced combustion systems that minimize emissions while maximizing thermal recovery, and the biological processes that convert organic waste into biogas and nutrient-rich compost. The course provides a deep dive into the logistics of waste supply chain management, from source separation and pre-treatment to the final distribution of energy products to the grid or local industrial users.

Coverage includes the regulatory and financial frameworks that make circular models viable, such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), carbon credits, and feed-in tariffs. The course addresses the critical environmental protections required for modern WtE plants, including sophisticated flue gas cleaning and hazardous ash management. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to design "Zero Waste" strategies for urban and industrial clusters, ensuring that energy recovery is balanced with material recycling to achieve true circularity and long-term environmental sustainability.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Contrast linear and circular economic models within the energy and waste sectors.
2. Evaluate the technical feasibility of thermal versus biological waste-to-energy pathways.
3. Design a municipal solid waste (MSW) sorting and pre-treatment facility.
4. Optimize the operation of anaerobic digesters for maximum biogas yield and purity.
5. Analyze the chemistry of gasification and pyrolysis for the production of syngas.
6. Implement advanced flue gas cleaning systems to meet stringent emission standards.
7. Develop a business case for WtE projects using "gate fees" and energy sales.
8. Assess the potential for nutrient recovery from digestate and fly ash mineralization.
9. Navigate the policy landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
10. Design integrated "Waste-to-X" systems for hydrogen or synthetic fuel production.
11. Conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify the avoided CO2 from landfills.
12. Formulate a circular economy strategy for an industrial or metropolitan area.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for Waste Management Professionals, Energy Engineers, Urban Planners, Sustainability Officers, Environmental Policy Makers, and Investors looking to capitalize on circular economy and renewable energy opportunities.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.