Waste & Recycling

Written in an accessible style, this book discusses the principles, instrumentation, and context for the detection of toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and lethal chemical warfare agents (CWAs). This book includes physical, chemical, and toxic properties of CWAs and TICs; a review of federal detecti..

This book contains general recommendations for site clearing after man-made and natural disasters. It provides guidelines on the demolition of damaged structures and the reuse of demolition and construction materials. It has been prepared by an international task force originating from cooperation b..

From Demo to Delivery: The Process of Production discusses each stage of the typical music production process from start to finish. Beginning with the creation and development of the composition and song production, the book then traces the process from the recording, mixing and mastering stages thr..

The possibility of optimizing treatment and reducing land requirement in WSP (Wastewater Stabilization Ponds) is paramount. WSPs are known to provide treatment for wastewater but these have several drawbacks which include short-circuiting, limited area for microbial attachment, oxygen limited to upp..

Environmental and Safety Auditing..

Written by an environmental consultant with more than 20 years of experience, and based on a course he taught for ten years, this book outlines the basic building blocks of environmental consulting. It provides an overview of regulatory frameworks, the underlying science, and the methodologies used ..

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ The activated sludge process is one of the most versatile and commonly used wastewater treatment systems in the world. In the past, when industrial wastewater treatment focused on removing biological oxygen demand and ..

Environmental Impacts of Mining Monitoring, Restoration, and Control..

Explores scientific and regulatory issues within the framework of a program for the management of toxic substances. Covers all major elements of toxic handling and treatment/disposal. Includes listings of government agency contacts, hotline, reporting, and regulated toxics. Intended for environmenta..

Written by a multidisciplinary group of scientists from around the globe, Environmental Restoration of Metals-Contaminated Soils provides a summary of the current environmental remediation technology. It explores the emerging issues of the biogeochemistry of trace elements in the environment and pro..

Exploring the role of enzymes in biogeochemical processes, this reference explores the function, molecular biology, and biochemistry of microorganisms and their intra-and extra-cellular enzymes in soils and aquatic systems. With contributions from international experts, the book provides detailed di..

EPA Environmental Engineering Sourcebook..