Introduction to environmental engineering /

Key topics in environmental engineering are discussed in sufficient detail as to provide a concise and useful overview for the graduate or professional student. Subjects approached herein include water and wastewater treatment systems, hazardous materials, and alternative energy. The intent of this...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kahl, Alandra (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Momentum Press Engineering, [2016]
Colección:Environmental engineering collection.
Temas:
Environmental engineering.
Technique de l'environnement.
environmental engineering.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Environmental > General.
Environmental engineering
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Historic and legal basis of and for environmental regulation
  • 1.1 Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
  • 1.2 Water pollution regulatory history
  • 1.3 Wastewater disposal regulatory history
  • 1.4 Solid waste disposal regulatory history
  • 1.5 Air pollution control management regulatory history
  • 1.6 Wildlife and habitat protection regulatory history
  • 1.7 Ionization radiation regulatory history.
  • 2. Ecology of natural resources
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Environmental value or ecosystem value
  • 2.3 Anthropogenic impacts on ecosystems
  • 2.4 Land management.
  • 3. Ecosystem concepts
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Water and nutrient cycles
  • 3.3 Population dynamics.
  • 4. Pollution control management
  • 4.1 Water treatment
  • 4.2 Wastewater treatment and reuse
  • 4.3 Solid waste management
  • 4.4 Air pollution control
  • 4.5 Hazardous material management
  • 4.6 Ionization radiation
  • 4.7 Noise pollution
  • 4.8 Mining wastes.
  • 5. Environmental systems overview
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Environmental management systems in common use.
  • 6. Fundamental concepts
  • 6.1 Hydrology
  • 6.2 Soil resources
  • 6.3 Water resources identification and classification
  • 6.4 Energy resources
  • 6.5 Sustainability concepts.
  • 7. Resource management
  • 7.1 Water quality management
  • 7.2 Water availability.
  • 8. Concepts of long-term environmental sustainability
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Resource management
  • 8.3 Practical applications
  • 8.4 Long-term concerns.
  • Glossary
  • Soil taxonomies
  • Bibliography
  • Index.

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