Introduction to environmental engineering

Key topics in environmental engineering are discussed in sufficient detail as to provide a concise and useful overview for the graduate or professional student. Subjects approached herein include water and wastewater treatment systems, hazardous materials, and alternative energy. The intent of this...

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Main Author Kahl, Alandra
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) Momentum Press 2016
Edition1
SeriesEnvironmental engineering collection
Subjects
contaminant
energy
Environmental engineering
regulation
remediation
sustainability
wastewater
water
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Table of Contents:
  • 7. Resource management -- 7.1 Water quality management -- 7.2 Water availability --
  • 6. Fundamental concepts -- 6.1 Hydrology -- 6.2 Soil resources -- 6.3 Water resources identification and classification -- 6.4 Energy resources -- 6.5 Sustainability concepts --
  • 5. Environmental systems overview -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Environmental management systems in common use --
  • 8. Concepts of long-term environmental sustainability -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Resource management -- 8.3 Practical applications -- 8.4 Long-term concerns --
  • 2. Ecology of natural resources -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Environmental value or ecosystem value -- 2.3 Anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems -- 2.4 Land management --
  • 1. Historic and legal basis of and for environmental regulation -- 1.1 Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 -- 1.2 Water pollution regulatory history -- 1.3 Wastewater disposal regulatory history -- 1.4 Solid waste disposal regulatory history -- 1.5 Air pollution control management regulatory history -- 1.6 Wildlife and habitat protection regulatory history -- 1.7 Ionization radiation regulatory history --
  • 3. Ecosystem concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Water and nutrient cycles -- 3.3 Population dynamics --
  • Glossary -- Soil taxonomies -- Bibliography -- Index.
  • 4. Pollution control management -- 4.1 Water treatment -- 4.2 Wastewater treatment and reuse -- 4.3 Solid waste management -- 4.4 Air pollution control -- 4.5 Hazardous material management -- 4.6 Ionization radiation -- 4.7 Noise pollution -- 4.8 Mining wastes --
  • Cover -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1: Historic and Legal Basis of and for Environmental Regulation -- Chapter 2: Ecology of Natural Resources -- Chapter 3: Ecosystem Concepts -- Chapter 4: Pollution Control Management -- Chapter 5: Environmental Systems Overview -- Chapter 6: Fundamental Concepts -- Chapter 7: Resource Management -- Chapter 8: Concepts of Long-Term Environmental Sustainability -- Glossary -- Soil Taxonomies -- Bibliography -- Index -- Ad page -- Backcover