1st Edition
The Industrial Wastewater Systems Handbook
542 Pages
by
CRC Press
544 Pages
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CRC Press
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From explanations of laws and regulations to hands-on design and operation-the Handbook has it covered!
Prologue - What is Water?
Introduction
Characteristics of Water
How to Use this Handbook
References
U.S. Laws and Regulations
Introduction
Reference Sources for Laws and Regulations
Summary of U.S. Government Laws and Regulations
Natural Resource Statutes
Residual Management Statutes
Clean Water Act - An Overview
Water Quality Standards
Permitting and Water Quality Standards
Zero Discharge
Technology-Forcing Standards under the Clean Water Act
Enforcement under the Clean Water Act
Spill Liability: §311 of the CWA and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
The Corps of Engineers' §404 Permit Program
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title III (SARA Title III)
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA)
Summary
References
International Treaties, Laws, and Regulations
Introduction
International Treaties
Oil Related Treaties
ISO 14000
World Bank Standards
Miscellaneous Foreign Laws and Regulations
Wastewater System Planning and Analysis
Introduction
References and Standards
Planning the Plan
Wastewater System Base Line Data Production
Statistical Analysis
Sampling and Analysis Plans
Treatability and Pilot Studies
Design Basis and Regulatory Reviews
Construction Materials
References
Wastewater Collection Systems
Introduction
References and Standards
Regulatory Requirements
RCRA
NESHAP and HON
VOC
Collection and Conveyance (Sewer) Systems
Stormwater Systems
Process Wastewaters
Stormwater System Design and Analysis
Process Sewer Design and Analysis
Computer Programs
References
Equalization and Storage Systems
Introduction
Equalization Techniques
Flow Equalization
Constituent Equalization
Design of Equalization Tanks
Physical Processes
Introduction
Grit Removal and Screens
Low Solids Flux Rate Unit Processes
High Solids Flux Rate Unit Processes
Presses and Filters for Sludge Dewatering
Incineration
Tertiary Treatment Physical Unit Processes
Filtration
Stripping
Membrane Separation
Mixing
Mixing Fundamentals
Designing Mixers for the Desired Process Response
Mixing Systems for Suspension of Solids in Liquids
Selecting Agitators for Dispersing Gas into Tanks
Drive Trains for Turbine Agitators
Shafts, Seals, and Impellers
Scale-Up Techniques for Turbine Agitators
References
Chemical Treatment Processes
Introduction
Precipitation
Chemical Feed System Design
Oxidation
Ion Exchange
Electrodialysis
References
Biological Treatment Processes
Introduction
Anaerobic Treatment
Facultative Treatment
Aerobic Treatment
Secondary Clarifiers
Aeration Systems Design
Secondary Clarifier Design
Other Biological Unit Processes
References
VOCs in Wastewater
Introduction
Industry Descriptions
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions During Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Volatile Organic Compound Emission Control Techniques
Computer Modeling
References
Sludge and Solid Wastes Management
Introduction
Landfills
Specialized Unit Processes
Introduction
Spent Caustic Treatment
Spent Amines
References
Instrumentation
Introduction
Instrumentation and Automation Techniques
Transducers
Transmission Links
Receiving Mechanisms
Controllers
Process Measurements
Flow Control
Level Control
Overall Process Control
The Waste Treatment Process
Component Evaluation of Wastewater Instrumentation and Controls
Instrumentation Schematic Drawings
References
Glossary of Wastewater and Environmental Terms
Index
Introduction
Characteristics of Water
How to Use this Handbook
References
U.S. Laws and Regulations
Introduction
Reference Sources for Laws and Regulations
Summary of U.S. Government Laws and Regulations
Natural Resource Statutes
Residual Management Statutes
Clean Water Act - An Overview
Water Quality Standards
Permitting and Water Quality Standards
Zero Discharge
Technology-Forcing Standards under the Clean Water Act
Enforcement under the Clean Water Act
Spill Liability: §311 of the CWA and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Oil Pollution Act of 1990
The Corps of Engineers' §404 Permit Program
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, Title III (SARA Title III)
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA)
Summary
References
International Treaties, Laws, and Regulations
Introduction
International Treaties
Oil Related Treaties
ISO 14000
World Bank Standards
Miscellaneous Foreign Laws and Regulations
Wastewater System Planning and Analysis
Introduction
References and Standards
Planning the Plan
Wastewater System Base Line Data Production
Statistical Analysis
Sampling and Analysis Plans
Treatability and Pilot Studies
Design Basis and Regulatory Reviews
Construction Materials
References
Wastewater Collection Systems
Introduction
References and Standards
Regulatory Requirements
RCRA
NESHAP and HON
VOC
Collection and Conveyance (Sewer) Systems
Stormwater Systems
Process Wastewaters
Stormwater System Design and Analysis
Process Sewer Design and Analysis
Computer Programs
References
Equalization and Storage Systems
Introduction
Equalization Techniques
Flow Equalization
Constituent Equalization
Design of Equalization Tanks
Physical Processes
Introduction
Grit Removal and Screens
Low Solids Flux Rate Unit Processes
High Solids Flux Rate Unit Processes
Presses and Filters for Sludge Dewatering
Incineration
Tertiary Treatment Physical Unit Processes
Filtration
Stripping
Membrane Separation
Mixing
Mixing Fundamentals
Designing Mixers for the Desired Process Response
Mixing Systems for Suspension of Solids in Liquids
Selecting Agitators for Dispersing Gas into Tanks
Drive Trains for Turbine Agitators
Shafts, Seals, and Impellers
Scale-Up Techniques for Turbine Agitators
References
Chemical Treatment Processes
Introduction
Precipitation
Chemical Feed System Design
Oxidation
Ion Exchange
Electrodialysis
References
Biological Treatment Processes
Introduction
Anaerobic Treatment
Facultative Treatment
Aerobic Treatment
Secondary Clarifiers
Aeration Systems Design
Secondary Clarifier Design
Other Biological Unit Processes
References
VOCs in Wastewater
Introduction
Industry Descriptions
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions During Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Volatile Organic Compound Emission Control Techniques
Computer Modeling
References
Sludge and Solid Wastes Management
Introduction
Landfills
Specialized Unit Processes
Introduction
Spent Caustic Treatment
Spent Amines
References
Instrumentation
Introduction
Instrumentation and Automation Techniques
Transducers
Transmission Links
Receiving Mechanisms
Controllers
Process Measurements
Flow Control
Level Control
Overall Process Control
The Waste Treatment Process
Component Evaluation of Wastewater Instrumentation and Controls
Instrumentation Schematic Drawings
References
Glossary of Wastewater and Environmental Terms
Index
Biography
Ralph L. Stephenson, Jr. Blackburn
"The handbook provides an extensive discussion of biological treatments and describes how to calculate and control emissions from industrial wastewater."-Civil Engineering February 1999