Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands
Eco-engineering Systems for Wastewater and Sludge Treatment

Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands covers wastewater and sludge treatment using alternative ecological and natural treatment systems.

Alexandros Stefanakis (Author), Christos S. Akratos (Author), Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis (Author)

9780124046122

Hardback, published 2 January 2015

392 pages, 150 illustrations (150 in full color)
23.3 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm, 0.81 kg

Vertical flow constructed wetlands for wastewater and sludge treatment represent a relatively new and still growing technology. Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands is the first book to present the state-of-the-art knowledge regarding vertical flow constructed wetlands theory and applications. In this book, you will learn about vertical flow systems with information about application and performance. Vertical Flow Constructed Wetlands also includes information on how different countries are applying the technology, with design guidelines to illustrate best practices worldwide. A focus on water conservation through reuse of treated water showcases the benefit of vertical flow construction, which has greatly increased the attractiveness of the technology in recent years.

Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Theoretical BackgroundChapter 3: Vertical Flow Constructed WetlandsChapter 4: Sludge Treatment WetlandsChapter 5: EconomicsChapter 6: Life Cycle AnalysisChapter 7: System Operation, Maintenance, and ManagementChapter 8: Design Examples and Case StudiesChapter 9: General Aspects of Sludge ManagementChapter 10: Sludge Treatment Wetlands - Basic Design ConsiderationsChapter 11: Processes and Mechanisms of Sludge DewateringChapter 12: Performance of Sludge Treatment WetlandsChapter 13: Techno-economic Aspects of Vertical Flow Constructed WetlandsReferences

Subject Areas: Water supply & treatment [TQSW], Sewage treatment & disposal [TQSR1], Waste management [RNH]