Water Technology: An Introduction for Environmental Scientists and Engineers

3. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-85617-705-4
Verlag: ARCHITECTURAL PR

Buch, Englisch, 746 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 245 mm, Gewicht: 1461 g

Water has become one of the most important issues of our time. Career prospects for those working in water and wastewater engineering are expanding, with over 90,000 workers in the water environment industry, and technological developments are rapidly advancing our understanding in this area. This accessible student textbook introduces the reader to the key concepts of water technology by explaining the fundamentals of hydrobiology, aquatic ecosystems, water treatment and supply and wastewater treatment. The Water Framework Directive is the driving force in European water management and protection, and Nick Gray uses this as the unifying theme in this new edition. This text provides a complete introduction to all aspects of managing the hydrological cycle and is ideal for those interested in a career in the water industry. For Masters students in environmental science, engineering and construction courses and those taking the CIWEM diploma, Water Technology is an essential resource they will find useful in their professional careers.

Zielgruppe

Masters students (and some undergrads) on environmental science, engineering courses, construction courses and students registered for the CIWEM Diploma (Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management). Professionals working in the water industry: water service companies, environmental regulators, and consultants.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gray, Nick

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Wasserversorgung, Wasseraufbereitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Basic Considerations in Hydrobiology

Water Resources and Demand

Factors Determining the Distribution of Animals and Plants in Freshwaters

Basic Aquatic Ecosystems

Micro-organisms and Pollution Control

Water Pollution

Water Basin Management

Water Quality and Regulation

Water Quality Assessment

Water Treatment and Distribution

Drinking Water Contamination

Pathogens and Their Removal; Nature of Wastewater

Introduction to Wastewater Treatment

Biological Aspects of Secondary Sewage Treatment

Fixed-film Systems

Activated Sludge

Other Biological Treatment Systems

Anaerobic Treatment

Physio-chemical Treatment Processes

Sludge Treatment and Disposal; Household and Small-scale Treatment Systems

Sustainability Principles in Water Management

Über Autor(innen)

Nick Gray is a Professor of Environmental Sciences within the School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin. He also leads the Water Technology Research Group. He has been working in the field of environmental science for over 30 years, specialising in wastewater treatment, technology and practice and publishing numerous papers.