Wetland Systems covers broad water and environmental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage and treatment of storm water and wastewater. It providesa descriptive overview of complex ‘black box’ treatment systems and the general design issues involved. Standard and novel design recommendations for predominantly constructed wetlands and related sustainable drainage systems are given to take into account the interests of professional engineers and environmental scientists. Wetland Systems deals comprehensively with not only the design, operation, maintenance and water quality monitoring of traditional and novelwetland systems, but also covers: Analysis of asset performance Modelling of treatment processes Performances of existing infrastructure Sustainability andeconomic issues Solutions to pressing water quality problems associated with constructed treatment wetlands, integrated constructed wetlands, farm constructed wetlands and storm water ponds, and other sustainable biological filtration and treatment technologies linked to public health engineering are explained. Case study topics are diverse: natural wetlands and constructed treatment wetlands; sustainable water management; and specific applications, such as wetlands treating hydrocarbons. The research projects discussed are multi-disciplinary, holistic, experimental and modelling-orientated. Wetland Systems is a useful reference for the design and operation of wetland systems by engineers andscientists working for the water industry, non-governmental organisations, local authorities and governmental bodies. It is also a valuable text for undergraduate and postgraduate students, lecturers and researchers in civil and environmental engineering fields." Provides a comprehensive review of wetlands integrated into systems to control runoff Gives readers direct access to a critical review of recent research Includes relevant international case studies INDICE: 1. Introduction to Wetland Systems.- 2. Wetland Case Studies.- 3. Carbon Storage and Fluxes Within Wetland Systems.- 4. Wetlands and SustainableDrainage.- 5. Modeling of Complex Wetland Systems.
- ISBN: 978-1-84996-458-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 258
- Fecha Publicación: 22/11/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés