{"product_id":"wastewater-sludge-processing-hardback-9780471700548","title":"Wastewater Sludge Processing (Hardback) 9780471700548","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWastewater Sludge Processing\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\"\u003eIzrail S. Turovskiy (Author), P. K. Mathai (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471700548, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 28 July 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.8 x 16.1 x 2.9 cm, 0.726 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...the best-written, most comprehensive and well-illustrated text I have recently reviewed.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Hazardous Materials\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2007)  \u003cp\u003e\"An important addition to the literature in this specialized field.\" (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"…brings together a wide body of knowledge…useful as both a reference for practicing environmental engineers and a textbook for graduate students…\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Water Resources Association\u003c\/i\u003e, August 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eReap the benefits of sludge\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The processing of wastewater sludge for use or disposal has been a continuing challenge for municipal agencies. Yet, whensludge is properly processed, the resulting nutrient-rich product--biosolids--can be a valuable resource for agriculture and other uses. Wastewater Sludge Processing brings together a wide body of knowledge from the field to examine how to effectively process sludge to reap its benefits, yet protect public health.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Presented in a format useful as both a reference for practicing environmental engineers and a textbook for graduatestudents, this book discusses unit operations used for processing sludge and the available methods for final disposition of the processed product. Topics discussed include sludge quantities and characteristics, thickening and dewatering, aerobicand anaerobic digestion, alkaline stabilization, composting, thermal drying and incineration, energy consumption, and the beneficial use of biosolids.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e COMPREHENSIVE IN ITS COVERAGE, THE TEXT:\u003cbr\u003e * Describes new and emerging technologies as well as international methods\u003cbr\u003e * Compares different types of sludge processing methods\u003cbr\u003e * Explains both municipal and industrial treatment technologies\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by authors with decades of experience in the field, Wastewater Sludge Processing is an invaluable tool for anyone planning, designing, and implementing municipal wastewater sludge management projects.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 40 CFR Part 503 Regulation, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 General Provisions, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Land Application, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Surface Disposal, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.4 Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction, 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.5 Incineration, 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Sludge Quantities and Characteristics 30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Types of Sludge, 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.1 Primary Sludge, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.2 Secondary Sludge, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.3 Chemical Sludge, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.4 Other Wastewater Residuals, 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Sludge Quantity, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Primary Sludge, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Secondary Sludge, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Activated Sludge, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Attached Growth System Sludge, 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5 Chemical Sludge, 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Sludge Characteristics, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Primary Sludge, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Activated Sludge, 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Physical and Biological Properties, 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Mass Balance, 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Thickening and Dewatering 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction, 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Conditioning, 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Factors Affecting Conditioning, 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Chemical Conditioning, 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Other Conditioning Methods, 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Thickening, 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Gravity Thickening, 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Dissolved Air Flotation Thickening, 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Centrifugal Thickening, 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Gravity Belt Thickening, 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 Rotary Drum Thickening, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Miscellaneous Thickening Methods, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Dewatering, 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Centrifugal Dewatering, 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Belt Filter Press, 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Pressure Filter Press, 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.4 Drying Beds, 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.5 Other Dewatering Methods, 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Aerobic Digestion 136\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction, 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.1 Process Theory, 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Conventional Aerobic Digestion, 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Process Design Considerations, 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 System Design Considerations, 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Operational Considerations, 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Process Variations, 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 High-Purity Oxygen Digestion, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Low-Temperature Aerobic Digestion, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Dual Digestion, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Mesophilic Aerobic Digestion, 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5 Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion, 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6 Technological Improvements, 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Anaerobic Digestion 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction, 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages, 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 Theory of Anaerobic Digestion, 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Environmental Factors, 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Solids and Hydraulic Retention Times, 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Temperature, 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 pH and Alkalinity, 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Toxic Materials, 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Process Variations, 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Low-Rate Digestion, 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 High-Rate Digestion, 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Thermophilic Digestion, 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Two-Stage Digestion, 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.5 Two-Phase Digestion, 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Process Design, 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Per Capita Basis, 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Solids Loading, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 Solids Retention Time, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4 Volatile Solids Reduction, 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.5 Gas Production, 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 System Component Design, 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 Tank Design, 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 Digester Covers, 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.3 Mixing, 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.4 Heating, 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.5 Gas Usage, 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Operational Considerations, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1 Reactor Performance, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2 Odor Control, 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.3 Supernatant, 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.4 Struvite, 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.5 Digester Cleaning, 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Alkaline Stabilization 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction, 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages, 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.2 Process Theory, 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Process Application, 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Liquid Lime Stabilization, 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Dry Lime Stabilization, 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Advanced Alkaline Stabilization Technologies, 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Process Design, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Sludge Characteristics, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Contact Time and pH, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Lime Dosage, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 Alkaline Material Storage, 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.5 Lime Feeding, 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.6 Liquid Lime Mixing, 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.7 Dry Lime Mixing, 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Process Performance, 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Odor Reduction, 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Pathogen reduction, 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Dewatering Characteristics, 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Composting 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction, 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Composting Process, 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 Composting Methods, 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Composting, 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.4 Zoological Characteristics of Compost, 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Process Description, 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Factors Infl uencing Composting, 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Windrow Process, 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Aerated Static Pile Process, 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4 In-Vessel Process, 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.5 Design Considerations, 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Theoretical Aspects of Composting, 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 New Technology in Composting, 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Organic Content, 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Odor, 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3 Temperature and Moisture, 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.4 Composting Mixture, 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5 Composting Process Control, 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.6 pH, 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Examples of Composting in Europe, 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Examples of Composting in the United States, 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Thermal Drying and Incineration 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction, 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Thermal Drying, 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Methods of Thermal Drying, 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Design Considerations, 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Incineration, 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Methods of Incineration, 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Design Considerations, 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Comparison of Energy Consumption 304\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction, 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Anaerobic Digestion, 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Incineration, 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Composting, 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Comparison of Thermal Drying and Composting, 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusion, 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Beneficial Use of Biosolids 314\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction, 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Requirements for Beneficial Use, 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Pollutant Limits, 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Pathogen Reduction, 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Vector Attraction Reduction, 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4 Management Practices, 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5 Surface Disposal, 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Land Application, 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Site Evaluation and Selection, 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Design Application Rates, 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Application Methods, 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.4 Application to Dedicated Lands, 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.5 Conveyance and Storage of Biosolids, 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Beneficial Use of Biosolids in Russia, 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 Pathogens, 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 Heavy Metals, 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix Units of Measure 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1 Abbreviations for SI Units, 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2 Abbreviations for U.S. Customary Units, 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.3 Conversion from SI Units to U.S. Customary Units, 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.4 Conversion from U.S. Customary Units to SI Units, 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\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 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