Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition explores the concept of sustainable development and its implications for science and engineering. It looks at how sustainability criteria can be combined with traditional scientific and engineering considerations to design and operate industrial systems in a more sustainable manner. Taking a life cycle approach to addressing economic, environmental and social issues, the book presents a series of new practical case studies drawn from a range of sectors, including mining, energy, food, buildings, transport, waste, and health.
Written in an accessible style, the book opens with a general introduction to the concept of sustainable development and explores its practical implications for technical experts. Recognising that practical application of sustainable development depends on the context, the second part of the book is devoted to case studies. The case studies explore scientific and technical aspects alongside relevant environmental economic and social issues.
The key features of this completely revised and updated second edition include:
- Twelve new chapters, including the case studies on nuclear energy, biofuels, aviation, buildings, urban transport, food, sanitation and health.
- Six completely revised chapters
- Coverage of a wide range of sustainability issues in both developed and developing countries
- Integration of scientific and technical aspects with economic, environmental and social considerations
- Discussion of policy implications
- Communication with the non-engaging and non-scientific audience
Considered essential reading for all engineers and scientists concerned with sustainable development, Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists, Second Edition also provides key reading and learning materials for undergraduate and postgraduate science and engineering students.Content:
Chapter 1 The Concept of Sustainable Development and its Practical Implications (pages 1โ25): Slobodan Perdan
Chapter 2 Measuring Sustainable Development: An Overview (pages 26โ55): Slobodan Perdan and Adisa Azapagic
Chapter 3 Assessing Environmental Sustainability: Life Cycle Thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (pages 56โ80): Adisa Azapagic
Chapter 4 Translating the Principles of Sustainable Development into Business Practice: An Application in the Mining and Minerals Sector (pages 81โ116): Adisa Azapagic and Slobodan Perdan
Chapter 5 Climate Change and Policy: The Case of Germany (pages 117โ141): Wolfram Krewitt and Hans Muller?Steinhagen
Chapter 6 Sustainability Assessment of Biofuels (pages 142โ169): Adisa Azapagic and Heinz Stichnothe
Chapter 7 Scenario Building and Uncertainties: Options for Energy Sources (pages 170โ188): Richard Darton
Chapter 8 Fuel Cells in Stationary Applications: Energy for the Future? (pages 189โ210): Martin Pehnt
Chapter 9 Sustainability of Nuclear Power (pages 211โ260): Adisa Azapagic and Slobodan Perdan
Chapter 10 Municipal Solid Waste Management: Recovering Energy from Waste (pages 261โ325): Adisa Azapagic
Chapter 11 Sustainability Issues in Food Provisioning Systems (pages 326โ347): Adisa Azapagic, Heinz Stichnothe and Namy Espinoza?Orias
Chapter 12 Providing Sustainable Sanitation (pages 348โ373): Richard Fenner and Amparo Flores
Chapter 13 Sustainable Process Design: The Case of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) (pages 374โ419): Adisa Azapagic
Chapter 14 Urban Sustainability: The Case of Transport (pages 420โ448): Slobodan Perdan and Adisa Azapagic
Chapter 15 Aviation and its Response to Environmental Pressure (pages 449โ466): Alice Bows and Kevin Anderson
Chapter 16 Health Impact Assessment of Urban Pollution (pages 467โ482): Zaid Chalabi and Tony Fletcher
Chapter 17 Social and Ethical Dimensions of Sustainable Development: Mining in Kakadu National Park (pages 483โ510): Slobodan Perdan