Kategoria BISAC: Technology & Engineering >> Environmental - Waste Management

This book presents research on the usage of organic waste through composting and vermicomposting, biogas production, recovery of waste materials and the chemistry involved in the processing of organic waste under various processing methods. It also provides information on the collection systems and the disposal of wastes.

The effective management of water resources is the need of the hour. This book is a compilation of effective viewpoints related to water resources, planning, improvement and management, which will be beneficial for both professionals and researchers. Writers with exceptional expertise address a wide range of topics like planning strategies, water quality modeling and monitoring, erosion prediction, freshwater inflows to estuaries, coastal reservoirs, irrigation management, aquifer recharge, and water allocation.

This book provides an array of various research works discussing different technologies that have been used for the escalation of biodegradation process. The book deals with various factors and aspects of biodegradation. These include biodegradation and sustainability.

A modern approach in the field of waste management has been extensively discussed in this profound book. Solid waste management poses significant challenges for society because of its great variability in composition and production, and also due to its environmental and sanitary effects. For the purpose of fighting against this situation, this book has been compiled of analyses of technical and conceptual advancements and experiences gained through research and development projects worldwide. In addition to decreasing generation, regarded as the most preferable practice, this book also...

Waste water treatment is an important issue globally and the introduction of activated carbons as a tool for the same has significantly enhanced the efficiency of many waste water treatment methods. This text reviews the principal lignocellulosic indicators applied in the elaboration of activated carbons in various nations in continents like Asia, America, Europe and Africa. Various processes and trial conditions used to synthesize activated carbons, including analysis of the major stages of preparation such as carbonization and activation have been elaborated in this book. Additionally,...

The engineering as well as management of water resources are described in this book. Hydrology is a scientific field which deals with the processes governing the exhaustion and renewal of water resources of the earth's land areas. The aim of this book is to combine the latest advancements in hydrology and the engineering of water resources. It discusses surface water and groundwater modeling, and covers various topics related to the management of surface water and groundwater resources. Overcoming the impact of climate change on water resources is also presented in the book. Other topics...

This book provides research-focused information regarding the methods and concepts of waste disposal. It presents research findings on various interesting issues in waste disposal. Topics such as geophysical processes in site studies, analysis of municipal waste disposal sites, study of contamination flow path at a waste disposal site, and case studies of disposal of municipal wastes in various environments and locations are discussed within the book. It also elaborates on issues regarding, emissions related to waste disposal and nuclear waste disposal.

This book, written by experts from across the globe, provides new insights into waste water management. The book includes advanced researches and techniques in treating waste. The creation of wastes as a consequence of human activities has been constantly increasing since the commencement of the industrial revolution. Both advanced waste water treatment technologies and modern tools to assess the effects of pollution sources are necessary to prevent the contamination of aquatic ecology. The book presents a multidisciplinary compilation of subjects regarding waste water management techniques,...

The protection of clean water, air, and land for the habitation of humans and other organisms has became a pressing concern amid the intensification of industrial activities and the rapidly growing world population. The integration of environmental science with engineering principles has been introduced as a means of long-term sustainable development. The Handbook of Research on Advancements in Environmental Engineering creates awareness of the role engineering plays in protecting and improving the natural environment. Providing the latest empirical research findings, this book is an...

Water is a limited resource which needs effective management. Economic growth, population escalation, and ecological pollution occurring in numerous parts of the world are placing huge demands on accessible resources of fresh water and reflecting a "water crisis". Resource supervision, well-organized consumption of the water resources, and water refining are the alternatives to resolve the water crisis. Refinement techniques include conventional techniques that have lasted for more than a few centuries without major modifications, as well as, latest modern techniques. This book consists of...

Sewage Treatment Plants: Economic Evaluation of Innovative Technologies for Energy Efficiency aims to show how cost saving can be achieved in sewage treatment plants through implementation of novel, energy efficient technologies or modification of the conventional, energy demanding treatment facilities towards the concept of energy streamlining. The book brings together knowledge from Engineering, Economics, Utility Management and Practice and helps to provide a better understanding of the real economic value with methodologies and practices about innovative energy technologies and policies...

Have you ever wondered what happens when you flush that toilet, do your laundry, or take a shower? Is that really the end of water's long 'out of sight out of mind' journey or is it only the beginning?

Written in easy to understand language for the layperson, the book briefly describes how sewage is treated and converted into a valuable water resource to sustain our quality of life and why water recycling is important and will become the norm of the future.

The authors hope that this book will be useful to students, parents, school counselors, and others who advise and assist...

Have you ever wondered what happens when you flush that toilet, do your laundry, or take a shower? Is that really the end of water's long 'out of sight out of mind' journey or is it only the beginning?

Written in easy to understand language for the layperson, the book briefly describes how sewage is treated and converted into a valuable water resource to sustain our quality of life and why water recycling is important and will become the norm of the future.

The authors hope that this book will be useful to students, parents, school counselors, and others who advise and assist...

In 1982 the International Association on Water Pollution Research and Control (IAWPRC), as it was then called, established a Task Group on Mathematical Modelling for Design and Operation of Activated Sludge Processes. The aim of the Task Group was to create a common platform that could be used for the future development of models for COD and N removal with a minimum of complexity.
As the collaborative result of the work of several modelling groups, the Activated Sludge Model No. 1 (ASM1) was published in 1987, exactly 25 years ago. The ASM1 can be considered as the reference model, since...

Solid waste management is a global concern, and landfilling remains the predominant management method in most areas of the world. This book provides a comprehensive view of state-of-the-art methods to manage landfills more sustainably, drawing upon more than two decades of research, design, and operational experiences at operating sites across the world. Sustainable landfills implement one or multiple technologies to control and enhance the degradation of waste materials to realize a multitude of potential benefits during or shortly after the landfill's operating phase. This book presents...

This manual and the free downloadable costing tool is the outcome of a project identified by the Water, Sanitation and Health Programme (WSH) of the World Health Organization (WHO) faced with the challenge of costing options for improved access, both to safe drinking water and to adequate sanitation. Although limited in scope to the process of costing safe water supply technologies, a proper use of this material lies within a larger setting considering the cultural, environmental, institutional, political and social conditions that should be used by policy decision makers in developing...

The main aim of this book is to bridge the gap between aerobic and anaerobic waste treatments by concentrating on studies of earthworms. In particular, vermicomposting is being discussed as well as its properties and applications. Other subjects touch on the treatment of palm oil mill effluents, the various importance of earthworms, its scope and future aspects of earthworm research, and the impact of waste management practices on human health.

"Problem solving in solid waste engineering" is primarily designed as a supplement and a complementary guide to municipal solid waste engineering. Nonetheless, it can be used as an independent problem solving text in solid waste collection, treatment and disposal. The book targets university students and solid waste engineering candidates taking first degree courses in environmental, civil, mechanical, construction and chemical engineering or related fields. The manuscript is expected to be of beneficial use to postgraduate students and professional engineers. Likewise, it is hoped that the...

Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation introduces techniques for nanoparticle formation and their benefits in environmental cleanup, as well as their recent advances and applications in wastewater treatment. The book follows a sequential approach for the treatment of wastewater, presenting state-of-the-art techniques for the characterization and measurement of nanomaterials.

Nanoparticles represent a promising new technology for wastewater remediation, not only because of their high treatment efficiency, but also for their cost effectiveness, as they have the flexibility...

This publication provides technical guidance for professional engineers, construction managers and landfill operators interested in operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and treatment systems.