{"product_id":"microscopic-examination-of-the-activated-sludge-process-paperback-softback-9780470050712","title":"Microscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470050712","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMicroscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael H. Gerardi (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470050712, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 1 August 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e258 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18 x 1.9 cm, 0.467 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA practical, hands-on guide to using the microscope to analyze activated sludge in wastewater treatment\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The microscope provides the wastewater treatment plant operator with a special tool for process control and troubleshooting of the activated sludge process. The operator can \"read\" the organisms and use them as \"bioindicators\" to determine if operational conditions are acceptable or not acceptable. Written for plant operators and technicians and avoiding unnecessary technical jargon, \u003ci\u003eMicroscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process explores\u003c\/i\u003e and explains: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicroscopy, including microscopic measurements and techniques\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirections for preparing and applying microbiological stains and immobilizing agents and techniques for preparing wet mounts and smears\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to identify various types of organisms, including: floc particles and foam; protozoa; rotifers; worms and worm-like organisms; crustaceans; filamentous organisms; and algae and fungi\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe collection, evaluation, and presentation of observations\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This straightforward guide includes figures, tables, worksheets, photomicrographs, and black-and-white drawings of many living, microscopic components of the activated sludge process. It equips plant operators and technicians to monitor, regulate, and troubleshoot the treatment processes and also serves as a valuable resource for research professionals and sanitary engineers in wastewater treatment.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Overview.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Mixed Liquor Biota Food Chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Samples.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Microscopy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Rationale for Microscopy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Microscopic Measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. The Stereoscopic Binocular Microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Equipment and Supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Wet Mounts and Smears.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Staining Techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Dispersed Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Bulk Solution.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Particulate Material.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Spirochetes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Floc Particles and Foam.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Floc Particles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Tetrads.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Zoogloeal Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Foam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Protozoa.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Protozoa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Relative Predominance of Bacteria and Protozoa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Rotifers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Rotifers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Worms and Wormlike Organisms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Free-Living Nematodes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Gastrotriches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Water Bears.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Bristleworms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Bloodworms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Sludge Worms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VIII: Crustaceans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Copepods and Cyclops.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Water Fleas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Ostracoda.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IX: Filamentous Organisms.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Filamentous Organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart X: Algae and Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. Algae.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart XI: Collection, Evaluation, and Presentation of Observations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34. Microscopic Set-up and Rating Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35. Worksheets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36. Report of Microscopic Examination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations and Acronyms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Chemistry%20%5BPN%5D%22\"\u003ePN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52502956704024,"sku":"9780470050712","price":56.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470050712.jpg?v=1786321246","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/microscopic-examination-of-the-activated-sludge-process-paperback-softback-9780470050712","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}