Concise Handbook of Waste Treatment Technologies

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With specialized and succinct coverage, Concise Handbook of Waste Treatment Technologies provides readers with an integrated overview of various waste treatment technologies and related issues. Rather than dealing separately with each type of waste material, the book summarizes important waste treatments from a holistic perspective. Presents a comprehensive review of the most used terminologies and methods in waste management Explains how waste materials are treated and managed in a manner compatible with engineering, health, safety, and environmental regulations and laws Includes discussion of basic solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes Accessible to both specialists and non-specialists This guidebook is written for early career professionals, non-specialists, and specialists in environmental and chemical engineering and related disciplines seeking to understand proper waste and management and disposal techniques. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of contents Preface Author Biographies 1 General Concept of Waste Management Key Learning Objectives 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Terminology 1.3 This Book References 2 Waste Impact on Health and Environment Key Learning Objective 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Impacts of Waste on Human Health 2.3 Occupational Hazards Associated with Waste Handling 2.3.1 Infections 2.3.2 Chronic Diseases 2.3.3 Accidents 2.4 Impacts of Waste on the Environment (Air Pollution) References 3 Waste Related Laws, Regulations and Standards Key Learning Objective 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Basic Definitions 3.3 Environmental Legislations in Selected Countries 3.3.1 The USA 3.3.2 European Union (EU) 3.3.3 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) 3.3.4 Other Arab Countries References 4 Classification of Waste Materials Key Learning Objectives 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Classification of Waste Materials 4.2.1 Based on the State 4.2.2 Based on the Source 4.2.3 Based on Biological Properties 4.2.4 Based on Waste Hazardous Properties 4.2.5 Based on Framework Reference 5 Waste Management Hierarchy Key Learning Objectives 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Waste Management Strategies 5.3 Waste Management Hierarchy References 6 Solid Waste Management Key Learning Objectives 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Solid Waste Management 6.3 Management of Nonhazardous Solid Waste 6.3.1 Monitoring Process 6.3.2 Generation and Collection Process 6.3.3 Transport Process 6.3.4 Waste Sorting References 7 Waste Treatment Processes Key Learning Objectives 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Processes of Waste Treatment and Disposal 7.2.1 Physical Processes 7.2.2 Chemical Processes 7.2.3 Biological Processes 7.3 Controlling Factors of Biological Processes 7.3.1 Microorganism Growth 7.3.2 Temperature 7.3.3 pH 7.3.4 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) 7.3.5 Characteristic of Feedstock (Carbon/Nitrogen Content) 7.3.6 Moisture Content 7.3.7 Additional Factors 7.4 Anaerobic Digestion References 8 Biowaste Solid Materials Treatment Key Learning Objectives 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Landfilling 8.2.1 Pollution Indicators of Leachate Composition 8.2.2 Leachate Calculation 8.2.3 Landfill Hydrology Model 8.3 Composting 8.3.1 Factors Controlling Composting Process 8.3.1.1 Temperature 8.3.1.2 Moisture Content 8.3.1.3 Carbon/Nitrogen (C/N) Ratio 8.3.1.4 Particle Size 8.3.1.5 Aeration 8.3.2 Methods of Composting 8.4 Physical–Biological Processes References 9 Waste Disposal by Thermal Processes Key Learning Objective 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Incineration 9.3 Pyrolysis 9.4 Gasification References 10 Industrial Wastewater Treatment Key Learning Objectives 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Types of Water Contaminants 10.3 Wastewater in the Industrial Sector 10.4 Wastewater Treatment Processes 10.4.1 Treatment Systems 10.4.2 Processes of a Treatment System 10.4.2.1 Collection Systems 10.4.2.2 Preliminary Treatment 10.4.2.3 Primary Treatment 10.4.2.4 Tertiary Treatment and Advanced Treatment 10.4.2.5 Wastewater Residues Management 10.5 Mass Balance (Solid–Liquid Separation) References 11 Effluent Gas Control: Clean-up System Key Learning Objective 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Gas Clean-up Systems 11.3 Types of Waste Gases and Treatment Methods 11.4 Main Emissions Control Equipment References 12 Economics of Waste Treatment and Management Key Learning Objectives 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Cost of Waste Minimization 12.3 Waste Cost Estimation 12.4 Economic Analysis 12.5 Project Cash Flow 12.6 MSW Cost Estimation 12.7 Wastewater Cost Estimation 12.8 Pollution Cost Estimation 12.9 Income from Waste 12.10 Conclusion References Index