WATER MANAGEMENT IN BUILDINGS FOR FODD AND WINE INDUSTRY

Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: MIRCO MILANI

Expected Learning Outcomes

Acquisition of the main knowledge on issues related to water management aimed at their use in food and wine contexts. The student will acquire knowledge about the main sources of water supply and drinking water processes. 

In addition, knowledge will be acquired on issues related to the recovery, treatment using natural systems, and reuse of wastewater produced by production processes. Finally, the reference regulatory framework on water intended for human consumption, discharge and reuse of treated wastewater will be discussed, including the main parameters to be monitored and the relative acceptability limits.


Expected learning outcomes:

  1. Knowledge and understanding: Knowledge on the characteristics of the main drinking water processes and the main treatment techniques of food and wine wastewater;
  2. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: Ability to apply the knowledge acquired in the practical resolution of problems related to the design and management of drinking water processes and wastewater treatment in food and wine industry;
  3. Independent judgment: Ability to critically select the best technical and managerial solutions applicable to the different food and wine industries;
  4. Communication skills: ability to interact with sector technicians and with food and wine industry entrepreneurs;
  5. Learning skills: Ability to autonomous study of the scientific literature and professional updating.

Course Structure

The course includes 21 hours of frontal lessons and 42 hours of exercises (in classroom, seminars and technical visits) also on-line.

If teaching is done in mixed or remote mode, specific changes to the program may need to be made.

Information for students with disabilities and/or SLD: to guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the regulations in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the referent teacher CInAP (Centro per l’Inclusione Attiva e Partecipata - Servizi per le Disabilità e/o i DSA) of our Department, Prof. Anna De Angelis.

Required Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics

Attendance of Lessons

Attendance is not compulsory. Attendance is taken for statistical and course evaluation reasons.

Detailed Course Content

Characteristics of water intended for human consumption

Sources and classification of water resources. Quality characteristics of drinking water: physical, chemical and microbiological parameters. Water supply systems for drinking use and related drinking water treatment techniques. Legislation on the quality of water intended for human consumption.

Characteristics of wastewater

Quali-quantitative characteristics of wastewater (with specific attention to food and wine). Wastewater collection systems. Main concepts on regulations for the discharge and reuse of wastewater.

Treatment and disposal methods

Main concepts on conventional and natural treatments of food and wine wastewater. Rainwater collection, treatment and reuse systems. 

Wastewater reuse

Health and agronomic effects of reuse and irrigation with wastewater on soil and crops.

Technological aspects of wastewater irrigation. Illustration of case studies on disposal and reuse of food and wine wastewater. 


Contribution of education to the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development


Goals Nos. 6, 12 and 14:


Target 6.3


Target 6.4


Target 6.b


Target 12.2


Target 12.5


Target 14.1


 


Modalities:


frontal lesson


study visit

Textbook Information

1. Collivignarelli C., Sorlini S., Potabilizzazione delle acque. Processi e tecnologie. Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2020

2. Masotti L., Depurazione delle acque, Calderini, 2011

3. Cirelli G.L., I trattamenti naturali delle acque reflue urbane. Ed. Gruppo Editoriale Esselibri – Simone, 2003

4. Slides of lessons and notes distributed during the lessons

Course Planning

 SubjectsText References
1Sources and classification of water resourcesText References: 1 and 4
2Quality characteristics of drinking waterText References: 1 and 4
3Water supply systems for drinking use and drinking water treatment techniquesText References: 1 and 4
4Legislation on water quality intended for human consumptionText References: 4
5Origin, collection systems and quali-quantitative characteristics of wastewaterText References: 2 and 4
6Regulations for the discharge and reuse of wastewaterText References: 4
7Conventional wastewater treatmentText References: 2 and 4
8Natural wastewater treatmentsText References: 3 and 4
9Collection systems, treatment and reuse of rainwaterText References: 2 and 4
10Health and agronomic effects of wastewater irrigation on soil and crops. Technological aspects of wastewater irrigation Text References: 2 and 4
11Case studies on treatment and reuse of food and wine wastewater Text References: 4

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The examination consists of a written and an oral test.

The following will constitute elements of the student's assessment: the relevance of the answers to the questions asked, the quality of the content, the ability to link with other topics in the syllabus, technical language property and overall expressive ability.

The vote follows the following scheme:

Unsuitable

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Important shortcomings. Significant inaccuracies

Ability to analyze and synthesize: Irrelevant. Frequent generalizations. Inability to synthesize

Use of references: Completely inappropriate

18-20

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: At the threshold level. Obvious imperfections;

Ability to analyze and synthesize: Just enough skills;

Use of references: As appropriate.

21-23

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Routine knowledge;

Analysis and synthesis skills: It is capable of correct analysis and synthesis. Argue logically and consistently;

Use of references: Use standard references.

24-26

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Good knowledge;

Analysis and synthesis skills: Has good analysis and synthesis skills. The arguments are expressed consistently;

Use of references: Use standard references.

27-29

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Knowledge more than good;

Ability to analyze and synthesize: He has considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis;

Use of references: Has explored the topics.

30-30L

Knowledge and understanding of the topic: Excellent knowledge;

Ability to analyze and synthesize: He has considerable abilities of analysis and synthesis;

Use of references: Important insights.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

  • Describe the main quality parameters of water intended for human consumption
  • Describe the main sources of drinking water supply and related drinking water treatment processes
  • Describe the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of wastewater
  • Wastewater reuse in agriculture