Handbook of environmental engineering : a system of decision-making, second edition

✍ Scribed by Spellman, Frank R

• Publisher: Crc Press
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 745
• Series: Applied ecology and environmental management
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

In his latest book, the Handbook of Environmental Engineering, esteemed author Frank Spellman provides a practical view of pollution and its impact on the natural environment. Driven by the hope of a sustainable future, he stresses the importance of environmental law and resource sustainability, and offers a wealth of information based on real-world observations and his many years of expert experience. The book offers a basic overview of environmental pollution, emphasizes key terms, and addresses specific concepts in advanced algebra, fundamental engineering, and statistics. The author considers socioeconomic, political, and cultural influences, and provides an understanding of how to effectively treat and prevent air pollution, implement industrial hygiene principles, and manage solid waste, water, and wastewater operations. This book addresses the cause and effect of environmental issues, and introduces concepts on how to mitigate them, comply with environmental laws, and implement practices to help prevent future damage.

• Examines the ramifications and impacts of pollution
• Details the multiple benefits derived from environmental remediation
• Describes engineering controls and remediation procedures
• Discusses various remediation techniques for environmental spills
• Contains numerous tables and illustrations to supplement the material

Both Technical and Nontechnical

The Handbook of Environmental Engineering is written in a down-to-earth style for a wide audience, as it appeals to technical readers, consultants, and policy makers, as well as a wide range of general readers.

✦ Table of Contents

Content: IntroductionEnvironmentEnvironmental Equilibrium and the Fly in the OintmentPollution DefinedEnvironmental Pollution and Technology: The ConnectionEnvironmental Administrative Laws and RegulationsBottom LineReferences and Recommended ReadingUnits, Standards of Measurement, and ConversionsUnits of Measurement: The BasicsIntroduction to EnergyClean Energy Parameters and CalculationsReferences and Recommended ReadingMath Operations ReviewIntroductionBasic Math Terminology and DefinitionsSequence of OperationsPercentSignificant DigitsPowers and ExponentsAverages (Arithmetic Mean)RatioDimensional AnalysisThreshold Odor NumberGeometrical MeasurementsForce, Pressure, and Head CalculationsReview of Advanced Algebra Key Terms and ConceptsQuadratic EquationsTrigonometric RatiosReferences and Recommended ReadingEnvironmental Modeling and AlgorithmsIntroductionBasic Steps for Developing an Effective ModelWhat Are Models Used For?Media Material ContentPhase Equilibrium and Steady StateMath Operations and Laws of EquilibriumChemical Transport SystemsAlgorithms: What Are They?Dispersion ModelsScreening ToolsReferences and Recommended ReadingStatistics ReviewStatistical ConceptsSymbols, Subscripts, Basic Statistical Terms, and CalculationsDistributionStandard DeviationCoefficient of VariationStandard Error of the MeanCovarianceSimple Correlation CoefficientVariance of a Linear FunctionSampling Measurement VariablesSampling-Discrete VariablesCluster Sampling for AttributesChi-Square TestsBartlett's Test of Homogeneity of VarianceComparing Two Groups by the t TestComparison of Two or More Groups by Analysis of VarianceRegressionReferences and Recommended ReadingFundamental Engineering ConceptsIntroductionResolution of ForcesProperties of Materials and Principles of MechanicsReferences and Recommended ReadingAir PollutionIntroduction to AirComponents of Air: Characteristics and PropertiesAir for CombustionAir for PowerGas PhysicsParticle PhysicsCollection MechanismsAtmospheric Chemistry and Related PhenomenaAir QualityAir Quality ManagementClean Air ActClean Air Act AmendmentsAir Pollution MechanicsMajor Air PollutantsAir Pollution Control TechnologyAir Pollution Control Equipment and SystemsIndoor Air QualityIndoor Air PollutionIndoor Air Dispersion ParametersCommon Airflow PathwaysMajor Indoor Air Quality ContaminantsReferences and Recommended ReadingWater PollutionIntroduction to WaterSurface WaterEmerging ContaminantsImpact of Surface Water PollutionGroundwaterWater TreatmentArsenic Removal from Drinking WaterWastewater TreatmentReferences and Recommended ReadingSoil QualityIntroductionEvolution of SoilWhat Is Soil?Soil PollutionUSTs: The ProblemRisk AssessmentExposure PathwaysRemediation of UST-Contaminated SoilsReferences and Recommended ReadingSolid and Hazardous WasteIntroductionHistory of Solid Waste Regulation in the United StatesSolid Waste CharacteristicsSources of Municipal Solid WastesWhat Is a Hazardous Substance?Again, What Is a Hazardous Substance?What Is a Hazardous Waste?Where Do Hazardous Wastes Come From?Why Are We Concerned about Hazardous Wastes?Hazardous Waste LegislationWaste Control TechnologyTreatment TechnologiesUltimate DisposalReferences and Recommended ReadingIndustrial HygieneWhat Is Industrial Hygiene?History of Industrial HygieneOSHA, NIOSH, and Industrial HygieneIndustrial Hygiene and Workplace StressorsIndustrial Hygiene: Areas of ConcernIndustrial Health HazardsHazard CommunicationOccupational Environmental LimitsAir Monitoring and SamplingAir Sampling for Gases and VaporsNoise and VibrationRadiationThermal StressVentilationPersonal Protective EquipmentRespiratory ProtectionEngineering Design and Controls for SafetyReferences and Recommended ReadingGlossary

✦ Subjects

Pollution prevention -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Environmental engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Environmental management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General Environmental engineering. Environmental management. Pollution prevention.