Wastewater Treatment: Occurrence and Fate of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)

ISBN-13: 9781482243178 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 260 str.

Amy J. Forsgren

Opis

This book describes the sources of water contamination by PAHs and their transportation and fate in natural aquatic systems. It then discusses, from the analytical chemist s view, how to determine the presence of PAHs in water and wastewater, and the changes in PAH concentration during treatment processes. The text examines the removal of PAHs using membrane bioreactors and advanced sludge processes, highlighting results from both demonstration and full-scale plants. It also examines the presence of PAHs in conventional wastewater treatment plants, especially in sludge. "

Spis treści

Introduction. PAHs in natural waters: natural and anthropogenic sources, and environmental behavior. Quantitative changes of PAHs in water and in wastewater during treatment processes. Occurrence of PAHs in water resources in Tunisia. Occurrence, removal and fate of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds in municipal conventional activated sludge processes and membrane bioreactors. PAHs in wastewater and removal efficiency in conventional wastewater treatment plants. Advanced oxidation potential of PAHs in the environment and engineered systems. PAH treatment in wastewater treatment facilities during wet and dry weather.

O autorze

Amy J. Forsgren