Essentials of Environmental Engineering

Description

Essentials of Environmental Engineering is designed for use in an introductory university undergrad course. This book introduces environmental engineering as a profession applying science and math theories to describe and explore the relationship between environmental science and environmental engineering. Environmental engineers work to sustain human existence by balancing human needs from impacts on the environment with the natural state of the environment. In the face of global pollution, diminishing natural resources, increased population growth (especially in disadvantaged countries), geopolitical warfare, global climate change (cyclical and/or human-caused), and other environmental problems, it is clear that we live in a world that is undergoing rapid ecological transformation. Because of these rapid changes, the role of environmental engineering has become increasingly prominent. Moreover, advances in technology have created a broad array of modern environmental issues. To mitigate these issues, we must capitalize on environmental protection and remediation opportunities presented by technology. Essentials of Environmental Engineering addresses these very issues. It was written with the student in mind. Complex topics are explained in an easy-to understand format and style. Numerous examples are given and chapter review questions along with solutions are provided in the text. Cover Essentials of Environmental Engineering Essentials of Environmental Engineering Copyright Page Contents Preface Note to the Reader: Pardon My Redundancy, Please! Causes Effects Chapter 1 Setting the Stage What Is Environment? Pollution Defined Thought-Provoking Questions References and Recommended Reading Chapter 2 Air Pollution Definition of Key Terms Atmospheric Krypton Atmospheric Xenon Atmospheric Hydrogen Atmospheric Water Atmospheric Particulate Matter Gas Conversions Gas Velocity Gas Density Heat Capacity and Enthalpy Heat and Energy in the Atmosphere Viscosity Flow Characteristics Air Pollution Mechanics Air Pollution Control Technology Air Pollution Control Equipment and Systems References and Recommended Reading Chapter 3 Water Pollution Surface Water Emerging Contaminants Groundwater Water Treatment Wastewater Treatment References and Recommended Reading Chapter 4 Soil Quality Introduction Soil Pollution References and Recommended Reading Chapter 5 Solid and Hazardous Waste Solid Waste Characteristics What Is a Hazardous Substance? What Is a Hazardous Waste? Hazardous Waste Legislation Waste Control Technology Treatment Technologies Ultimate Disposal Solid/Hazardous Waste Practice Problems References and Recommended Reading Index