Air Quality

Revised
ISBN: 978-1-4665-8444-0
Verlag: ROUTLEDGE

Buch, Englisch, 542 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 930 g

The fifth edition of a bestseller, Air Quality provides students with a comprehensive overview of air quality, the science that continues to provide a better understanding of atmospheric chemistry and its effects on public health and the environment, and the regulatory and technological management practices employed in achieving air quality goals. Maintaining the practical approach that has made previous editions so popular, the chapters have been reorganized, new material has been added, less relevant material deleted, and new images added, particularly those from Earth satellites.See What’s New in the Fifth Edition:

New graphics, images, and an appended list of unit conversions
New problems and questions
Revisions and updates on the regulatory aspects related to air quality, emissions of pollutants, and particularly in the area of greenhouse gas emissions
Updated information on topics that affect air quality such as global warming, climate change, international issues associated with air quality and its regulation, atmospheric deposition, atmospheric chemistry, and health and environmental effects of atmospheric pollution
Written in Thad Godish’s accessible style, the book clearly elucidates the challenges we face in our fifth decade of significant regulatory efforts to protect and enhance the quality of the nation’s air. It also highlights the growing global awareness of air quality issues, climate change, and public health concerns in the developing world. The breadth of coverage, review questions at the end of each chapter, extensive glossary, and list of readings put the tools for understanding in your students’ hands.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Davis, Wayne T.

Godish, Thad

Fu, Joshua S.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Atmosphere
Chemical Composition
General Composition
Water
Physical Phenomena
Solar Radiation
Terrestrial Thermal Radiation
Energy Balance
Surface Temperatures
Vertical Temperature Gradients
Gravity
Atmospheric Density
Atmospheric Pressure
Atmospheric Motion
Winds
Pressure Gradient Force
Coriolis Effect
Friction
Cyclones and Anticyclones
General Circulation of the Atmosphere
Evolution of the Atmosphere
Readings
Questions

Atmospheric Pollution and Pollutants
Natural Air Pollution
Anthropogenic Air Pollution
Smog
Haze
Nontraditional Air Pollutants
Gases and Particles
Gas-Phase Pollutants
Carbon Oxides
Sulfur Compounds
Nitrogen Compounds
Hydrocarbon Compounds
Photochemical Oxidants
Atmospheric Particles
Classes and Sources
Size
Particle Shape
Chemical Composition
Source Apportionment
Behavior
Concentrations
Long-Range Transport from Sources Outside the United States
References
Readings
Questions

Atmospheric Dispersion, Transport, and Deposition
Dispersion and Transport
Wind
Turbulence
Atmospheric Stability
Inversions
Mixing Height
Topography
Pollutant Dispersion from Point Sources
Large-Scale Transport and Dispersion
Stratosphere–Troposphere Exchange
Stratospheric Circulation
Atmospheric Removal and Deposition Processes
Atmospheric Lifetimes
Deposition Processes
Meteorological Applications: Air Pollution Control
Episode Planning
Air Quality Modeling
Readings
Questions

Atmospheric Effects
Visibility
Natural Visibility Reduction
Visibility Concerns Associated with Human Activities
Factors Affecting Visibility Reduction
Meteorological Effects
Visibility Measurements
Visibility Patterns and Trends
Turbidity
Thermal Air Pollution
Effects on Precipitation and Precipitation Processes
Atmospheric Deposition
Acidic Deposition
Nitrogen Deposition
Mercury Deposition
Deposition of Pesticides, PCBs, Dioxins, and Furans
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Ozone Depletion Concerns
Ozone Layer Dynamics
Role of Nitrogen Oxides
Role of Chlorofluorocarbons and Other Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Antarctic Ozone Hole
Ozone Depletion in the Arctic
Trends
Changes in Surface UV Light Radiation
Ozone Depletion Effects on Human Health
Recovery of the Ozone Layer
Global Warming
Climate and Global Climate
Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
Radiative Forcing
Greenhouse Gases
Evidence of Climate Change
Linking Climate Change to Anthropogenic Influences
Projections of the Earth’s Future Climate
Global Warming Uncertainties
Environmental Impacts
Stratospheric Gases and Atmospheric Temperature Changes
Reference
Readings
Questions

Health Effects
Air Pollution Episodes
Pollutant Exposures and Cause–Effect Relationships
Epidemiological Studies
Occupational Exposure Studies
Effect of Pollutants on the Human Body
Eye Irritation
Effects on the Cardiovascular System
Effects on the Respiratory System
Health Effects of Regulated Air Pollutants
Carbon Monoxide
Sulfur Oxides
Particulate Matter
Hydrocarbons
Nitrogen Oxides
Ozone
Lead
Hazardous Air Pollutants
Personal Air Pollution
Risk Assessment and Management
Readings
Questions

Welfare Effects
Effects on Agricultural Crops, Ornamental Plants, and Trees
Plant Injury
Economic Losses
Forest Declines
Effects on Domesticated Animals
Fluoride
Lead
Other Toxic Exposures
Ecological Effects
Phytotoxic Pollutants
Atmospheric Deposition
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Global Warming
Effects on Materials
Metal Corrosion
Building Materials
Paints
Textiles and Textile Dyes
Paper and Leather
Rubber
Glass
Economic Losses
Odor Pollution
Odor Measurement
Odor Problems
Readings
Questions

Air Quality and Emissions Assessment
Air Quality Monitoring
Monitoring Considerations
Reporting Pollutant Concentrations
Federal Monitoring Requirements
Emissions Assessment
Source Sampling and Monitoring
Opacity
Emission Factors
Air Quality Modeling
Gaussian Models
Model Options
Readings
Online Sources
Questions

Regulation and Public Policy
Nonregulatory Legal Remedies
Nuisance
Trespass
Regulatory Strategies and Tactics
Strategies
Tactics
Federal Legislative History
Clean Air Legislation
Clean Air Act
Motor Vehicle Air Pollution Control Act
Air Quality Act of
Clean Air Act Amendments
Clean Air Act Amendments
Clean Air Act Amendments
Federalization
Air Pollution Control under the 1970, 1977 and 1990 CAA Amendments
Air Quality Standards
Air Quality Criteria
Air Quality Control Regions
State Implementation Plans
Nonattainment of Air Quality Standards
New Source Performance Standards
Prevention of Significant Deterioration
Hazardous and Toxic Air Pollutants
Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Acidic Deposition
Motor Vehicle Emission Control
Enforcement
Permit Requirements
Citizen Suits
Pollution Prevention
State and Local Air Pollution Control Functions
Boards and Agencies
Effectiveness of State and Local Programs
Public Policy Issues
Global Warming, the Kyoto Protocol, and Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards
Revised Ozone and Particulate Matter NAAQSs
New Source Review
Readings
Questions

Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions
Motor Vehicle Engines
Otto Cycle Spark Ignition Engines
Compression Ignition Engines
Automotive Fuels
Gasolines
Alternative Fuels
Low Emission and Zero-Emission Vehicles
Low Emission Vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles
Readings
Questions

Control of Emissions from Stationary Sources
Control Practices
Tall Stacks
Fuel Use Policies
Fugitive Emissions
Pollution Prevention
Gas Cleaning Technology
System Performance
Particle Collection Efficiency
Gas-Phase Contaminant Collection Efficiency
Control of Particulate-Phase Pollutants
Cyclonic Collectors
Electrostatic Precipitation
Filtration
Control of Gas-Phase Pollutants
Thermal Oxidation
Adsorption
Absorption
Control of Sulfur Oxides
Fluidized Bed Combustion
Biological Treatment
Control of Nitrogen Oxides
Readings
Questions

Indoor Air Quality
Personal, Indoor, and Outdoor Pollutant Relationships
Personal Pollutant Exposures
Indoor and Outdoor Pollutant Concentrations
Indoor Air Quality Concerns
Major Indoor Pollutants
Asbestos
Radon
Combustion By-Products
Aldehydes
Volatile and Semivolatile Organic Compounds
Biological Contaminants
Problem Buildings
Building-Related Illness
Sick Building Syndrome
Field Investigations and Systematic Building Studies
Risk Factors
Investigating Indoor Air Quality Problems
Measurement of Indoor Contaminants
Prevention and Control Measures
Source Management
Contaminant Control
Indoor Air Quality and Public Policy
Readings
Questions

Environmental Noise
Sound and Its Measurement
Sound Energy
Sound Measurement
Sound Exposure Descriptors
A-Weighted Sound Level
A-Weighted Sound Exposure Level
Equivalent Sound Level
Day–Night Sound Level
Loudness
Effects of Environmental Noise Exposure
Hearing Impairment
Speech Communication
Sleep Disturbance
Psychophysiological Effects
Performance
Annoyance and Social Behavior
Nonregulatory and Regulatory Control Approaches
Community Exposure Guidelines
Community Regulatory Efforts
Federal Noise Control Programs
Control Measures
Readings
Questions
Glossary
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Wayne T. Davis is currently the dean of engineering at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). He served as associate dean for Research and Technology in the college from 2003 to 2008. He is also a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He earned his AB in physics from Pfeiffer University (1969), MS in physics from Clemson (1971), and MS in environmental engineering and PhD in civil engineering from UTK (1973 and 1975, respectively). He has conducted research and teaching in the area of air quality management and pollution control for more than 42 years at UTK, and is the author/coauthor/editor of numerous research publications including the Air Pollution Control Engineering Manual (published by John Wiley Publishers) and the graduate textbook Air Pollution: Its Origin and Control (published by Elsevier). He has been involved in numerous projects funded by the U.S. EPA, DOE, ORNL, NSF, DOT, and various state agencies and industrial companies, particularly as related to the monitoring and control of sulfur dioxide, ozone/precursors, and particulate matter. He is a recipient of the Lyman Ripperton Outstanding Professor Award presented by the International Air and Waste Management Association (AWMA), where he is a fellow member; he also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Professional and Environmental Practice (Pittsburgh, PA) in 2007. Dr. Davis served as chair of the Knox County Air Pollution Control Board for more than 22 years and currently serves on the State of Tennessee’s Air Pollution Control Board.Joshua S. Fu is a professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK). He was a scientific applications analyst and software engineer at Lockheed Martin/EPA before he moved to UTK in 2000. He earned his BS in environmental engineering from National Cheng Kung University (1986), MS in environmental engineering and water resources from UCLA (1994), and PhD in civil engineering from North Carolina State University (2000). The focus of his research work includes air benefit and attainment assessment, emission estimations, development of emission control strategies, ozone and particulate matter modeling, international air quality modeling assessment, and global climate change effects of air quality. He has taught courses in the area of air quality management and pollution control at UTK, and is the author of numerous research publications and serves as a journal editor for the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. One of his publications on air quality has been recognized by Elsevier as one of the most cited articles in Atmospheric Environment during 2007 to 2012. He has been a principal investigator and coinvestigator for numerous projects funded by the U.S. EPA, DOE, ORNL, NASA, CDC, DOT, USDA, various state agencies, and industrial companies. He has received numerous research awards from the Chancellor, College of Engineering, and his department at UTK and ORNL. He is also actively involved in the UN ECE Task Force Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution and Model Intercomparison Study in Asia. Dr. Fu also serves on the Knox County Air Pollution Control Board in Tennessee.