Presents a state-of-the-art review of liquid filtration in the chemical process and allied industries. This book gives interpretations of the phenomenological observations of the hydrodynamics of filtration. It reviews specific design and selection criteria, and presents typical industrial problems [...]

The Deepwater Horizon catastrophe is shaping up to be the largest offshore oil spill in history and an ecological nightmare of epic proportions. "Emergency Response Management of Offshore Oil Spills" is intended to aid in the response of this tragic disaster by providing, in one volume, information [...]

Examines the practices used or considered for biological treatment of water/waste-water and hazardous wastes. This book describes the technologies that involve conventional treatment processes, their variations. It is intended for those seeking an overview to the biotechnological aspects of pollutio[...]

Focuses on the industry and institutional markets and provides reference handbooks on cleaner production methods, technologies, and practices for various industry sectors that have traditionally been industry's biggest polluters. This title covers, for each industry sector, the manufacturing technol[...]

The second supplement to the comprehensive series "Encyclopedia of Fluid Mechanics" covers advances in multiphase flow.[...]

This is a valuable reference that gives chemical and industrial engineers and technicians concise, accurate descriptions of process equipment. This handy source provides fingertip access to the details and definitions of hundreds of major types of machinery and equipment. In addition to explaining a[...]

Provides practical examples where ISO 14001 and environmental management systems have been successfully implemented together in petroleum refining. This guide offers a step-by-step approach to 14001 adoption and certification, including numerous audit forms for performing gap analysis, initial envir[...]

Focuses on the environmental damages caused by power plant operations and the environmental issues with solid waste, air and impoundment issues such as the massive TVA spill in Kingston, TN. This title covers: manufacturing technologies, waste management, pollution issues, and cleaner production and[...]

Introduces the terminology, methodology, tools, procedures and practical guidance for incorporating efficient pollution prevention strategies into the overall business plan. This book offers guidelines and rules of thumb helpful for industrial managers to improve profitability through waste reductio[...]