Description: This volume begins with a close look at the fundamental equilibrium-related processes related to the environmental impact of industrial processes: chemical equilibrium, water softening, precipitation, stabilization, ion exchange and coagulation. Next, the book presents detailed coverage of several crucial chemical processes, among them disinfection, combustion, pyrolysis, oxidation, corrosion and aeration. Extensive coverage of biochemical processes (biochemical kinetics, activated sludge, biotreatment and bioconversion) and physicochemcial processes (sedimentation, flotation, filtration adsorption, membrane separation) is also included. The book concludes with detailed coverage of electromechanical, magnetic and sonochemical treatment options. A companion volume, Environmental Chemistry: Essentials of Environmental Chemistry for Engineering Practice, Volume 4A, presents an overview of environmental chemistry in each major envirosphere. This book is part of the Prentice Hall PTR Environmental Management and Engineering Series.

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