Introduction to environmental engineering

Building on the first principles of environmental chemistry, engineering, andecology, this volume fills the need for an advanced textbook introducing the modern, integrated environmental management approach, with a view towards long-term sustainability and within the framework of international regulations. Assuch, it presents the classic technologies alongside innovative ones that arejust now coming into widespread use, such as photochemical technologies and carbon dioxide sequestration. Numerous case studies from the fields of air, water and soil engineering describe real-life solutions to problems in pollution prevention and remediation, as an aid to practicing professional skills. With its tabulated data, comprehensive list of further reading, and a glossary of terms, this book doubles as a reference for environmental engineers and consultants. INDICE: Preface DEFINITION, HISTORY, DISCIPLINE Definition of Environmental Engineering History and Development of Environmental Engineering From Environmental Chemistry and Technology to Environmental Engineering: Understanding and Diversify Anthropogenic Environmental Influences How to Determine Environmental Pollution The Biological System of the Elements (BSE) Information and Communication Ethical Aspects for the Society THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT- STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND CHEMISTRY The Three Environmental Compartments and their Mutual Interactions: Lessons for Environmental Situation Analysis and Technologies to be Learned from Comparative Planetology Properties of Earth's Environmental Compartments and Options to Clean them Depending on it A Comparison Among Environmental Compartments: Phase Composition, Miscibility Towards KeyReactants and Contaminants, Transparency and Biological Activity INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Criteria for Innovation Examples of Innovative Environmental Technologies SPECIFIC STUDIES Atmosphere Soils and Sediments Water Energy - One of the Biggest Challenges of the 21st Century The Need for Renewable Energy

• ISBN: 978-3-527-32981-6
• Editorial: Wiley-VCH
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 432
• Fecha Publicación: 22/02/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés