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Taylor & Francis Inc Health Effects of Municipal Waste Incineration
Book SynopsisThis much-needed book provides an enlightening perspective on the environmental and human health impacts of municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration. Over 100 tables and figures allows speedy access to important data you will refer to again and again. The comprehensive text assesses the human health risks associated with exposure to facility emitted pollutants-especially the highly toxic dioxin. It includes an evaluation of multipathway (inhalation and food chain) exposures. This essential publication also evaluates facility emissions, plausible air concentrations, the potential for deposition of pollutants onto plant, soil, and water surfaces, the movement and accumulation of pollutants through environmental media, and the potential for human exposure. Health Effects of Municipal Waste Incineration is an up-to-date volume which encourages readers to formulate opinions about some of the fundamental issues affecting the management of municipal solid waste. Anyone involved with environmental science, hazardous waste, toxicology, risk analysis and/or environmental engineering will certainly value and utilize this well-written resource.Table of ContentsAn Analysis of Worldwide Resource Recovery Emissions and the Implications for Risk Assessment. Regulatory Analysis of Pollutant Emissions, Including Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins (CDDs) and Dibenzofurans (CDFs), from the Stacks of Municipal Waste Combustors. Modeling the Dispersion of Toxic Air Pollutants Emitted from Municipal Solid Waste Incinerators. Assessing the Extent of Human Exposure Through the Food Chain to Pollutants Emitted from an Arbitrary Municipal Waste Incinerators. 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin in the Agricultural Food Chain: Potential Impact of MSW Incineration on Human Health. Assessing the Risks of Incinerating Municipal Solid Waste: The Development and Application of a Methodology. Estimating the Cancer Risks of Exposure to 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin. The Accumulation of Chlorinated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins and Dibenzofurans in Beef and Milk. Health Risk Assessments for Waste-to-Energy Projects in California. Analysis of Uncertainties in Health Risk Estimates for Municipal Waste Combustors. An Uncertainty Analysis of Food Chain Exposure to Pollutant Emitted from Municipal Waste Combustors. Methods of Estimating Toxic Equivalents for Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins and Dibenzofurans. Management of Ash from Municipal Solid Waste Combustion. Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Ash Management: A State Perspective. Comprehensive Management of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration: Understanding the Risks. Comparing Solid Waste Management Options: A Case Study. The Potential of Materials Recovery and Recycling in Waste Management. A Perspective on Municipal Waste Combustors as a Source of Environmental Dioxin. Characterizing the Extent of Human Exposure to PCDDs and PCDFs Emitted from Municipal Solid Waste Incineration. Useful Communication of Risks to Decision Makers. Addressing Public Concerns in Siting Waste-to-Energy Facilities. The Role of Public Participation in the Risk Assessment Process for Municipal Solid Waste Incinerators.
£427.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Water Quality Modeling
Book SynopsisThis fascinating work is divided into two main sections. Part I reviews the basic principles of water movement in channels and the mass balance approach common to most models. It also covers the practical usefulness, model peer review, and guidance on model selection and calibration. Part II discusses flow simulation and prediction of time of travel, dye tracing and mixing, heat balance and temperature modeling, and reaeration and volatilization. This interesting, easy-to-read volume includes comprehensive reviews for the use of fluorescent water tracing dyes, longitudinal dispersion, evaporation and wind speed functions, prediction of saturation concentrations of dissolved oxygen, and reaeration coefficients. This book furnishes the reader with appendices which provide a synopsis of available computer models and gives a comprehensive listing of methods used to measure flow rates in rivers, tributaries, and pipes and channels introducing wastewaters into streams. This volume is a valuTable of ContentsPreface. . INTRODUCTION to RIVER and STREAM WATER QUALITY MODELING. Basic Principles and Limitations for Modeling. Definition and Terminology. Study Domain, Model Domain, and Computational Network. Conservation of Momentum Equation and Flow in Channels. Mass Balance. Models in General Use. Model Selection and Testing. REFERENCES. TABLES. FIGURES. RIVER TRANSPORT and SURFACE EXCHANGE PROCESSES. Mass Balance and Movement of Water. Conservative Transport and Mixing of Dissolved Substances. Heat Balance and Temperature Modeling. Gas Transfer. REFERENCES. TABLES. FIGURES. APPENDICES. Synopsis of Several Water Quality Models Available for Use. Methods of Measuring and Evaluating Measurements of River Flows, Inflows and Tributary Flows.
£498.75
Taylor & Francis Inc Ecology of Estuaries Anthropogenic Effects 1 CRC
Book SynopsisEcology of Estuaries represents the most definitive and comprehensive source of reference information available on the human impact on estuarine ecosystems. The volume discusses both acute and insidious pollution problems plaguing these coastal ecotones. It also provides a detailed examination of the deleterious and pervasive effects of human activities on biotic communities and sensitive habitat areas in estuaries. Specific areas covered include organic loading, oil pollution, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, heavy metals, dredging and dredged-spoil disposal, radionuclides, as well as other contaminants and processes. The diverse components of these anthropogenic influences are assembled in an organized framework and presented in a clear and concise style that facilitates their understanding.Table of ContentsTypes of Pollutants. Waste Disposal Strategies. Biological Effects of Waste Disposal. Organic Loading: Eutrophication Problems. Oil Pollution: Sources of Oil Pollution. Composition of Oil. Fate of Polluting Oil. Effects of Polluting Oil on Organisms. Case Studies. Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Distribution. PAHs in Estuarine Systems. Environmental Cycle of PAHCompounds. Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: Organochlorine Pesticides. DDT. Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Case Studies. Heavy Metals: Sources of Heavy Metals. Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals. Heavy Metals in Estuarine Systems. Radioactivity: Radioactivity and Radiation. Radioactivity and Estuarine Organisms. Radioactive Waste Disposal. Dredging And Dredged-Spoil Disposal: Dredging Devices. Environmental Effects of Dredging and Dredged-Spoil Disposal. Case Studies. Regulation Of Dredged-Material Disposal. Effects Of Electric Generating Stations: Historical Development. Effects Of Power Plant Operation. Case Studies
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Taylor & Francis Inc Macroengineering
Book SynopsisEnvironmental restoration has entered an era of faster, better, cheaper. Uniquely suited to meet all of those requirements, macroengineering has become one of the hottest concepts in the field. Macroengineering: An Environmental Restoration Management Process provides a comprehensive understanding of all the technical, cost, and regulatory issues that an environmental project manager would potentially face on a large scale environmental restoration project. The author makes the case for integrated planning and management of environmental restoration projects and provides money-saving solutions.The text delineates the many issues a project or program manager will typically face on a complex, large-scale environmental restoration project. The author addresses unique technical issues encountered during DOD and DOE environmental cleanup efforts, such as radionuclide contamination, unexploded ordinance, heavy metals, and other common contaminants. Referencing the most recent reguTable of ContentsMacroengineering as an Integral Environmental Restoration Management Process: Introduction. Preparation of Preconceptual Engineering Baseline Study. Macroengineering Technical Approaches. Assessing Innovative Techniques and Innovative Technologies. Site Characterization. Discussion on Mobile Laboratory Requirements. Regulatory Strategy. Establishing Cleanup Objectives and Natural Resource Damages. Risk Assessment and Emergency Response Analysis. Establishing Project Hazards and Safety Control Measures. Cost, Productivity and Scheduling Issues. Summary.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Chemical Quality of Water and The Hydrologic
Book SynopsisThis newly published book is an organized collection of papers dealing with changes in the quality of water as it moves through the world''s hydrologic cycle-from the sea, lakes, and rivers-to its hydrosphere and then back to earth as precipitation, where the water again percolates through the soil or falls on the ocean, rivers, or lakes. (Changes that occur are physical, chemical, and biological.) Though chapters discuss results of specific lab or field experiments which in themselves have value for the scientist, focus is on processes involved. Many general concepts of water quality are provided in this cohesively organized book.Table of Contents19 Chapters in 4 Main Sections. I: PRECIPITATION CHEMISTRY. II. CHEMISTRY OF GROUND WATER. III. CHEMISTRY OF SURFACE WATER-Major Solutes, Nutrients, and Organic Matter. IV. CHEMISTRY OF SURFACE WATER-Metals. 382 pp., 1987, ISBN 0-87371-081-9
£228.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Groundwater Pumping Tests
Book Synopsis'Groundwater Pumping Tests is a practical book details concepts, techniques, field work, case studies, and microcomputer models-information designed to improve accuracy and reliability. Too frequently, groundwater pumping test design and analysis ignore well storage capacity, delayed gravity yield, well partial penetration, and aquitard storativity impacts without proving them negligible. As a result, erroneous conclusions are reached concerning aquifer system hydraulic characteristics, boundaries, and discontinuities. Pumping test data often is filtered arbitrarily without adequate justification in attempts to match inappropriate aquifer models and field conditions. Antecedent water level trends and water level adjustments for changes in barometric pressure and surface water stages frequently are ignored in calculating drawdown and recovery. Finally, manual graphic analysis supplemented with microcomputer programs is, to an excessive extent, being replaced by fully automatic microcTable of Contents1 INTRODUCTION, 2 DESIGN AND FIELD OBSERVATION, Generalized Design Features, Detailed Design with Pretest Conceptual Model, Microcomputer Programs, Analytical Equations, Example Problems, Data Collection and Processing, Drawdown and Recovery, Water Level Adjustments, 3 CONSTANT DISCHARGE TEST ANALYSIS, Analytical Models and Equations, Well Function Microcomputer Programs, Example Problem, Type Curve Matching Technique, Match Point Equations, Example Problems, Straight Line Matching Technique, Slope and Zero-Drawdown Intercept Equations, Induced-Streambed Infiltration, Microcomputer Programs, Example Problems, 4 STEP DRAWDOWN TEST ANALYSIS, Analytical Model, Well Loss Microcomputer Program, Example Problem, 5 CASE STUDIES, Nonleaky Artesian Aquifer System, Leaky Artesian Aquifer System, Water Table Aquifer System, Induced Streambed Infiltration, APPENDIX A–MICROCOMPUTER PROGRAMS, APPENDIX B–DISKETTE INSTRUCTIONS, APPENDIX C–REPRESENTATIVE HYDRAULIC CHARACTERISTICS, APPENDIX D–UNIT CONVERSION FACTORS, APPENDIX E–WELL FUNCTION AND VISCOSITY, VALUES, APPENDIX F–TYPE CURVES, References, Index
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Taylor & Francis Inc Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils and Groundwater
Book SynopsisProceedings of the February 19-22, 1990, conference held at Newport Beach, California. ConferenceDirectors: PAUL T. KOSTECKI, EDWARD J. CALABRESE, and CHARLES E. BELL.Advisory Committee: RICHARD BOZEK, EEI; TERRY BRAZEL, SWRCB; MARK COUSINEAU, AG; SETH DAUGHERTY, Orange County; RALPH De La PARRA, SCE; JERRY HAGGY, Shell; JOHN HANBY, HAL; JOHN HILL, ICF; JOHN HILLS, City of Anaheim; DOROTHY KEECH, Chevron; BILL KUCHARSKI, WC; DAVID LEU, Mittel Hauser; MARY McLEARN, EPRI; PHIL OLWIN, Texaco; DENNIS PAUSTENBACH, MC; ART POPE, ARCO; LYNNE PRESLO, Weston; DON ROTHENBAUM, KA; KIM SAVAGE, EPA/OUST; CARL SHUBERT, IT; WENDELL SUYAMA, Lockheed; MICHAEL WANG, WSPA; JOHN WILLIAMS, TT; and WILLIAM WINTERS, AEM.Table of ContentsVOLUME I PERSPECTIVES AND EMERGING ISSUES. Underground Storage Tanks. Coal Gasification. Air Quality and Site Remediation. Petroleum Industry-Clean Fuels. Electric Utilities-Aboveground Storage Tanks. Banking. Real Estate. Insurance. Fire Departments. Council for Health and Environmental Safety of Soils-CHESS. State Approaches-A National Perspective. Round-Table Discussion. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES AND SITE ASSESSMENT. Overview of Screening and Analytical Techniques for Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils and Groundwater. Rapid Analytical Field Screening Techniques. Olfaction as a Field Screening Technique. Site Assessment Methodologies. Chemical Composition of Hydrocarbon Products. Round-Table Discussion. ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND MODELING. Environmental Fate of Hydrocarbons in Soil and Groundwater. Utility of Environmental Modeling for Regulatory Agencies: A Case Study of SESOIL. REMEDIAL TECHNOLOGIES. Overview of Remedial Technologies for Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soils. Overview of Remedial Technologies for Hydrocarbon Contaminated Water. Vacuum Extraction. Bioremediation. Hot Asphalt Batching. Solidification. Land Treatment. Chemical Treatment. Low Temperature Thermal Destruction. In Situ Passive Remediation. Round-Table Discussion. RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT. Determining Risks Associated with Hydrocarbon Contamination. Risk Assessment Models. Health-Based Indicator Compounds. Health Hazards. Exposure Assessments. Decision Tree Models for Risk Assessment. Round-Table Discussion.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Metal Ecotoxicology Concepts and Applications 2
Book SynopsisThis book provides an in-depth discussion of various aspects of metal ecotoxicology. State-of-the-art information and techniques in areas ranging from metal behavior in surface waters to bioaccumulation kinetics and toxicokinetics to community effects are presented in a hierarchical arrangement. Specific topics discussed include metals in abiotic components of ecosystems, autecology (effects of metals relative to the individual or a single species), and metals in marine and freshwater systems in the context of synecology (species associated and interacting as a unit). This is an important book that will be useful to researchers, risk assessment consultants, regulatory personnel, and teachers and students.Table of Contents1. The Influence of Water Chemistry on Trace Metal Bioavailability and Toxicity to Aquatic Organisms 2. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Metal Pollution Controls in a Smelter by Using Metallothionein and Other Biochemical Responses in Fish 3. Toxic Metal Uptake and Essential Metal Regulation in Terrestrial Invertebrates: A Review 4. Allometry of Metal Bioaccumulation and Toxicity 5. Metal Effects on Fish Behavior—Advances in Determining the Ecological Significance of Responses 6. The Developmental Toxicity of Metals and Metalloids in Fish 7. Stochastic Models of Bioaccumulation 8. Analyzing Toxicity Data Using Statistical Models for Time-to-Death: An Introduction 9. Trace Metals in Freshwater Sediments: A Review of the Literature and an Assessment of Research Needs 10. Effects of Trace Metals on Aquatic Benthos 11. Genetic Factors and Tolerance Acquisition in Populations Exposed to Metals and Metalloids 12. Impact of Low Concentrations of Tributyltin (TBT) on Marine Organisms: A Review 13. Community Responses of Stream Organisms to Heavy Metals: A Review of Observational and Experimental Approaches
£237.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Hazardous Materials
Book SynopsisThis book is a reference guide that provides chemical, health, and safety information on more than 1,120 toxic and hazardous chemicals and lists nearly 3,000 synonyms used for the most commonly transported chemicals by railroad and highway carriers. Information comes straight from the manufacturers and can prove invaluable for first responders faced with a medium to large spill or fire.Chemical listings are presented alphabetically and include such information as the DOT designation, neutralizing agents, special warnings, chemical suit listings, emergency first aid, hazard ratings, fire fighting information, evacuation distances, health hazard information, threshold limit values. The manufacturer of each chemical and phone number to be used to obtain more information regarding the chemical is also provided. Enough information is presented in this guide that there is no longer a need to carry 10-15 reference books when responding to an incident.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Biotechnology in Industrial Waste Treatment and
Book SynopsisBiotechnology in Industrial Waste Treatment and Bioremediation addresses the increasingly important topic of waste treatment. Focusing on microbiological degradation of contaminants, it offers a representative picture of the current status of environmental biotechnology and lays a solid foundation of the methods and applications of bioremediation. The expert presentations of case studies in this new book demonstrate successful treatment schemes and technologies meeting regulatory standards. These case studies represent an international cross-section of strategies for developing and implementing the evolving technologies of bioremediation. Biotechnology in Industrial Waste Treatment and Bioremediation examines the primary waste streams, including air, water, soils, and sediments, and explores specific treatment methodologies for industrial and environmental contaminants. This broad and unique coverage allows treatment firms and regulatory authorities to determine and develop approprTable of ContentsOverview of Bioremediation and Innovative Field Applications: Bioremediation Research: An Overview of Needs, Directions, and Potentials. In Situ Anaerobic PCB Dechlorination and Aerobic PCB Biodegradation in Hudson River Sediments. Remediation Properties of the Upjohn Pond. The Development of Composting for Explosives-Contaminated Soils. In Situ Bioremediation via Horizontal Wells. Bioventing Reclamation Pilot Project - Aviation Gasoline Spill. Biological Treatment for the Control of Toxic Contaminants in Bleached Draft Mill Effluents. Industrial Waste Treatment: Biodegradation of Methylene Chloride in Industrial Process Wastewater: Evaluation of Reactor Configurations and Comparison of a Pure Hyphomicrobial Culture with Wastewater Treatment Sludge. A Pilot-Scale Fluid Bed Reactor for Treatment of a Methylene Chloride Process Stream. Biotreatment of Ammonium Perchlorate in Rocket Motor Wastewater. The Membrane Biological Reactor for Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Bioremediation.Bioremediation: Bioremediation of Contaminated Soils and Groundwater at a Former Solvent Storage Site. The Correlation of Hydrogeology and the Microbial Component for Enhanced In Situ Treatment of BTEX - Contaminated Groundwater. Case Study: Field Approach to Enhancing Bioremediation by Increasing the Microbial Population In Situ Using Oxygen and Nutrients. In Situ Bioremediation: An Integrated System Approach. Biofilter Treatment of Process Streams in the Chemical Process to Eliminate Odoriferous Compounds and Higher Molecular Weight Hydrocarbons. Methanotrophic Treatment Technology. The Combination of High Intensity Soil Washing and Bioremediation in the Decontamination of Petroleum Pollute Soils. Experimental In Situ Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons with the Help of Hydrogen Peroxide. Implementation of GAC-Fluidized Bed for Treatment of Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Groundwater at Two BP Oil Distribution Terminals, Pilot and Full-Scale. Experiences with GAC-Fluid Bed for Bioremediation of BTEX-Contaminated Groundwaters. Design and Remediation Results of a Full-Scale Bioremediation System Utilizing an On-Site Oxygen Generator. Utilization of Closed-in-Place Underground Storage Tanks in Remediation of Contaminated Soils and Groundwaters. Appendix. Biographies and Directory of Contributing Editors/Authors. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization in
Book SynopsisThis nuts and bolts book addresses specific waste minimization and pollution prevention techniques that work in specific types of laboratories for specific wastestreams. Concepts in the book may be directly applied to laboratory operations. In addition, the book illustrates other approaches to laboratory pollution prevention, such as reducing wastewater discharges and fume hood emissions. A wide range of waste types, including hazardous, infectious, medical, PCB, and radioactive, are discussed. This book helps you to develop a broad, institutional framework to plan and set priorities for pollution prevention. It responds to your laboratory''s critical need to have readily available techniques and concepts for waste minimization and pollution prevention.Trade Review"I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a starting point in waste minimization in laboratories." --Chemical Health & Safety"Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization in Laboratories is the only book devoted to this subject...it is the current bible." --Laboratory Safety & Environmental Management "A thorough guide for laboratory directors interested in incorporating pollution prevention practices in laboratory waste management procedures." --Profile and Management Options for EPA Laboratory Generated Mixed Waste, USEPA 1996"I found this book to be one of the most informative and practical that I have read on the subject of waste minimization... This book will make an excellent resource for those practicing in the area of laboratory waste management or general laboratory safety and health."-AIHA JournalTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction and OverviewWhy Pollution Prevention? K.L. LeonardA Survey of Laboratory Waste Management and Minimization Practices, K.L. Leonard and P.A. ReinhardtInvestigating Waste Minimization Possibilities, C. Klein-BanaiThe Law on Waste Minimization in Laboratories, J.L. Hernandez, Esq.Effecting Pollution Prevention and Waste MinimizationPlanning and Development of a Model Waste Minimization Program, R. CharbonneauInstitutional Policy, Commitment, and Support, F.M. ThompsonOvercoming Impediments to Waste Minimization, P.A. ReinhardtApproaches by Media, Source, and Waste TypeManagement of Laboratory Air Emissions, R. Stuart and M. ArcherManagement of Laboratory Effluents to the Sanitary Sewer, L. Wundrock and J. ChristensenPollution Prevention in Clinical Laboratories, R.J. Vetter, J.F. O'Brien, and G.D. SmithMinimization of Waste Generation in Medical Laboratories, J.G. Gordon and G.A. DenysMinimization of Low-Level Radioactive Wastes from Laboratories, P.C. Ashbrook, J. Brandon, and H. MandelWhat Individual Laboratories Can DoThe Microscale Chemical Laboratory, R.M. Pike, Z. Szafran, and M.M. SinghAt the Lab Bench: Finding the Right Balance in Source Separation, P.A. ReinhardtSolvent Recycling by Spinning Band Distillation: Theory, Equipment, and Limitations, J.A. Mangravite and R.R. Roark, Jr.Chemical Treatment Methods to Minimize Waste, M-A. ArmourWhat Organizations Can DoRecruiting Vendors To Achieve Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention, K.L. LeonardSurplus Chemical Exchange: Successes and Potential, J. ChristensenCost Savings and Volume Reduction By Commingling Wastes, P.C. AshbrookCase Studies and ApplicationsApplications for Waste Solvent Recovery Using Spinning Band Distillation, J. A. Mangravite, R.R. Roark, Jr., and P. VanTriestThe Implementation of Waste Minimization Strategies in a Biotechnology Research and Development Laborat
£204.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Rock Dynamics Progress and Prospect 2Volume Set
Book SynopsisRock Dynamics: Progress and Prospect contains 153 scientific and technical papers presented at the Fourth International Conference on Rock Dynamics and Applications (RocDyn-4, Xuzhou, China, 17-19 August 2022). The two-volume set has 7 sections. Volume 1 includes the first four sections with 6 keynotes and 5 young scholar plenary session papers, and contributions on analysis and theoretical development, and experimental testing and techniques. Volume 2 contains the remaining three sections with 74 papers on numerical modelling and methods, seismic and earthquake engineering, and rock excavation and engineering.Rock Dynamics: Progress and Prospect will serve as a reference on developments in rock dynamics scientific research and on rock dynamics engineering applications. The previous volumes in this series (RocDyn-1, RocDyn-2, and RocDyn-3) are also available via CRC Press.
£290.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Role of Dams and Reservoirs in a Successful
Book SynopsisToday, new and unexpected challenges arise for Europe's large array of existing dams, and fresh perspectives on the development of new projects for supporting Europe's energy transition have emerged. In this context, the 12th ICOLD European Club Symposium has been held in September 2023, in Interlaken, Switzerland. The overarching Symposium themewas on the Role of dams and reservoirs in a successful energy transition. The articles collected in this report book (consisting of a 250-page abstract book and a 1010-page full paper USB) cover the various themes developed during the symposium:- Dams and reservoirs for hydropower- Dams and reservoirs for climate change adaptation- Impact mitigation of dams and reservoirs- How to deal with ageing damsIn conjunction with the Symposium, the 75th anniversary of the Swiss Committee on Dams offered an excellent opportunity to not only draw from the retrospective of Switzerland's extensive history of dam dTable of Contents1. Foreword 2. Organization and Scientific Committees 3. European working groups 4. Switzerland and Hydropower: developments and perspectives 5. Introduction to the Symposium proceedings 6. Dams and reservoirs for hydropower in Europe 7. Dams, levees and reservoirs for climate change adaptation in Europe 8. Impact mitigation of dams and reservoirs in Europe 9. How to deal with ageing dams and levees in Europe? 10. Index of authors
£228.00
CRC Press Innovations in Renewable Energies Offshore
Book SynopsisThe contribution of renewable energy offshore to the total energy production is increasing, as is the interest in this topic. Innovations in Renewable Energies Offshore includes the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Renewable Energies Offshore (RENEW 2024, 19-21 November, 2024, Lisbon, Portugal), and aims to contribute to the knowledge about the developments and experience obtained in concept development, design and operation of such devices. The contributions cover a wide range of topics, including: Resource assessment Wind Energy Wave Energy Tidal Energy Photovoltaic Energy Hydrogen Offshore Multiuse Platforms PTO design Economic assessment Materials and structural design Maintenance Vessels Innovations in Renewable Energies Offshore will be of interest to academics and professionals involved or interested in applications of renewable energy resources offshore.
£228.00
CRC Press Innovations in the Analysis and Design of Marine
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Guidelines for Siting and Layout of Facilities
Book SynopsisThis book has been written to address many of the developments since the 1st Edition which have improved how companies survey and select new sites, evaluate acquisitions, or expand their existing facilities. This book updates the appendices containing both the recommended separation distances and the checklists to help the teams obtain the information they need when locating the facility within a community, when arranging the processes within the facility, and when arranging the equipment within the process units.Table of ContentsList of Figures xiii List of Tables xvii Acronyms and Abbreviations xix Glossary xxi Acknowledgments xxxiii Foreword xxxv Preface xxxvii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Objectives 1 1.2 A Siting and Layout Approach 3 1.3 How to Use This Guideline 4 1.4 The Protection Layers 7 1.5 Terminology 12 1.6 Guideline References 15 1.7 Separation Distances Based Primarily on Fire Consequences 15 2 Overview of Benefits 17 2.1 Implications of Siting and Layout 17 2.2 Management of Risks 18 2.3 Implementing a Step-wise Approach for the Siting and LayOut of Facilities 23 2.4 Anticipating the Changing World 25 2.5 Summarizing the Business Case for Proper Siting of a Facility 25 3 Identifying the Process Hazards and Risks 27 3.1 Introduction 27 3.2 Describing the Facility’s Scope 28 3.3 Screening for Preliminary Hazards 29 3.4 Evaluating the Risks 40 3.5 Checklist for Identifying the Process Hazards and Risks 40 3.6 Summary 41 4 Selecting a Facility Location 42 4.1 Introduction 42 4.2 Additional Information on the Facility 43 4.3 Selecting a Team to Locate the Facility 43 4.4 Guidelines when Surveying Potential Facility Locations 46 4.5 Determining the Location Plot Size 47 4.6 Construction and Turnaround Issues 51 4.7 Maps and Information 52 4.8 Geological Issues 54 4.9 Weather Issues 59 4.10 Seismic Issues 62 4.11 Off-site Issues 62 4.12 Security Issues 65 4.13 Environmental Issues 67 4.14 Infrastructure Issues 74 4.15 Building and Structure Issues 74 4.16 Material Handling Issues 74 4.17 Communications Issues 83 4.18 Engineering Design Issues 85 4.19 Utilities Issues 88 4.20 Other Characteristics 94 4.21 Preparing the Information when Comparing Locations 96 4.22 A Siting and Layout Illustration 97 4.23 Checklist for Selecting a Facility Location 105 4.24 Summary 106 5 Selecting the Process Unit Layout within a Facility 107 5.1 Introduction 108 5.2 Block Layout Methodology Overview 110 5.3 How the Block Layout Integrates with the Facility Location 118 5.4 Applying Preventive Measures when Arranging Process Units 118 5.5 Applying Mitigative Measures when Arranging Process Units 120 5.6 Construction and Turnarounds 123 5.7 The Block Layout Approach: Step 1 – Evaluating the Location’s Characteristics 128 5.8 Off-site Issues 131 5.9 Security Issues 134 5.10 Environmental Issues 134 5.11 Infrastructure Issues 134 5.12 The Block Layout Approach: Step 2 - Evaluating the Separation Distances between Blocks 135 5.13 Critical and Occupied Structures 139 5.14 Material Handling 155 5.15 Process Units 162 5.16 Tank Farms 165 5.17 Other Areas 169 5.18 Utilities 174 5.19 Optimizing the Locations of the Process Units 182 5.20 Resolving Block Layout Optimization Issues 184 5.21 Continuing the Siting and Layout Illustration 185 5.22 Checklist for Selecting the Layout of Process Units within a Facility 190 5.23 Summary 191 6 Selecting the Equipment Layout within a Process Unit 193 6.1 Introduction 193 6.2 Equipment Layout Methodology Overview 194 6.3 How the Equipment Layout Integrates with the Block Layout 198 6.4 Applying Preventive Measures when Arranging Equipment 199 6.5 Applying Mitigative Measures when Arranging Equipment 209 6.6 Critical and Occupied Structure Design 219 6.7 Equipment 228 6.8 Resolving Equipment Layout Optimization Issues 233 6.9 Continuing the Siting and Layout Illustration 234 6.10 Checklist for Selecting the Equipment Layout within a Process Unit 239 6.11 Summary 240 7 Managing Changes 241 7.1 Introduction 241 7.2 Addressing Surrounding Community and Industrial Expansions 244 7.3 A Siting and Layout Approach when Managing Changes 245 7.4 Maintaining Facility Integrity during its Life Cycle 246 7.5 Managing Expansions at an Existing Facility 250 7.6 Managing Purchases of Existing Facilities 251 7.7 Monitoring changes with Periodic Reviews 252 7.8 Addressing Siting and Layout Issues which are Identified During Expansions 262 7.9 Summary 262 8 Case Histories 265 9 References 301 10 Appendices 315 Appendix A Additional Siting and Layout References 319 Appendix B CCPS Recommended Distance Tables for Siting and Layout of Facilities 335 Appendix C Checklist for Identifying the Process Hazards and Risks 338 Appendix D Checklist for Selecting a Facility Location 342 Appendix E Checklist for Selecting the Process Unit Layout within a Facility 347 Appendix F Checklist for Selecting the Equipment Layout within a Process Unit 349 Index 351
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Debris Flow
Book SynopsisThis is the 2nd edition of one of the most comprehensive accounts of debris flow, describing both theoretical and applied aspects. In the first part, the fundamental mechanical characteristics are discussed, including flow characteristics, type classification, mechanics, occurrence and development, fully developed flow, and deposition processes. The second part sheds light on the application of the theories presented in computer-simulated reproductions of real disasters. Special attention is paid to debris flow controlling structures, design effectiveness and performance, soft countermeasure problems, such as the identification of debris flow prone ravines and the prediction of occurrence by means of precipitation threshold. This new edition has been wholly revised and updated, and now includes a new chapter on sediment runoff models that include debris flow processes and new sections concerning landslides.The qualitative and fundamental character of this text makes it an excTable of Contents1. What is debris flow? 2. Models for mechanics of flow 3. Initiation, development and declination of debris flow 4. Characteristics of fully-developed debris flow 5. Processes and geomorphology of deposition 6. Sediment runoff models that include debris flow processes 7. Debris flow disasters and their reproduction by computer simulations 8. Countermeasures for debris flow disasters.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Geotechnical Engineering of Dams
Book SynopsisGeotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams.All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new appendix on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.This valuable source on dam enTrade ReviewEleven years after the publication of the first edition of the excellent book Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, the geotechnical and dam engineering community can enjoy reading and analyzing the second edition, completely revised, updated, enlarged and enriched. [...] All chapters are almost equally important and interesting for any dam and geotechnical engineer, but I especially like chapters 8 and 9, dealing with internal erosion, piping and filters at embankment dams and in foundation. Apparently, a great experience and original research knowledge of part of the authors of the book is embedded in these thoroughly executed chapters. I cannot also avoid mentioning chapter 12 – Design of embankment dams to withstand earthquakes – in which an up-to-date review and analysis of this sensitive aspect of embankment dam design is given, still under intensive development.Dam builders have always been aware of the fact that dams are firmly bonded to the foundation. But, with this extraordinary book, the bond seems even stronger! I am sure this book will be an unavoidable professional reference and guide in the libraries of all dam and geotechnical engineers. Also, I strongly recommend the book to advanced university students as a textbook, as well as a source of ideas for further research works.Ljubomir Tanchev, Professor on dams and hydraulic structures, University of Skopje, MacedoniaThis book fills a lacuna in the available comprehensive literature on Geotechnical Engineering of Dams. […] It covers dimensions not seen in normally available and commonly prescribed textbooks. An intuitive sense of amalgamating both theory and practice is the distinguished and remarkable feature of the book. […]A very important and useful aspect of the book is that it covers common errors in the five major aspects of safe dams and provides insight in these aspects by dealing with practical problems and case studies.The book very well covers all important geotechnical aspects of dam engineering for civil engineering students at undergraduate as well as at post graduate level and for practitioners. […] Academicians & practicing engineers will be able to sharpen their knowledge with the help of input provided by the book. The book is useful to civil engineers […] working in the area of geotechnical dam engineering and ground improvement.Prof. Gautam N. Gandhi, President, Indian Geotechnical Society, New Delhi, Formerly Principal, IDS, Nirma University, IndiaThe book is an excellent contribution in the area of dam engineering. Dam Engineering has become an important area in providing efficient infrastructure for water supply, power generation as well as resources generation and conservation. The revision of the previous edition is timely and up to date. [...] In summary, the treatise is comprehensive, up-to-date and needs to be studied by scientists and engineers, organizations, professional bodies, policy makers and builders connected with dam engineering.Prof. G.L. Sivakumar Babu, Chairman, International Technical Committee on Forensic Geotechnical Engineering ISSMGE / Governor, Region 10, American Society of Civil Engineers, USA / Editor-in Chief, Indian Geotechnical Journal, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IndiaTable of Contents1 Introduction; 2 Key Geological Issues; 3 Geotechnical Questions Associated With Various Geological Environments; 4 Planning, Conducting and Reporting of Geotechnical Investigations; 5 Site Investigation Techniques; 6 Shear Strength, Compressibility and Permeability of Embankment Materials and Soil Foundations; 7 Clay Mineralogy, Soil Properties, and Dispersive Soils; 8 Internal Erosion and Piping of Embankment Dams and in Dam Foundations; 9 Design, Specification and Construction of Filters; 10 Embankment Dams, Their Zoning and Design for Control of Seepage and Internal Erosion and Piping; 11 Analysis of Stability and Deformations; 12 Design of Embankment Dams to Withstand Earthquakes; 13 Embankment Dam Details; 14 Specification and Quality Control of Earthfill and Rockfill; 15 Concrete Face Rockfill Dams; 16 Concrete Gravity Dams and Their Foundations; 17 Foundation Preparation and Cleanup for Embankment and Concrete Dams; 18 Foundation Grouting; 19 Mine and Industrial Tailings Dams; 20 Monitoring and Surveillance of Embankment Dams; Appendix A: Methods for Estimating the Probability of Failure by Internal Erosion and Piping
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Quay Walls
Book SynopsisThis new edition of the handbook of Quay Walls provides the reader with essential knowledge for the planning, design, execution and maintenance of quay walls, as well as general information about historical developments and lessons learned from the observation of ports in various countries. Technical chapters are followed by a detailed calculation of a quay wall based on a semi-probabilistic design procedure, which applies the theory presented earlier.Since the publication of the Dutch edition in 2003 and the English version in 2005, considerable new experience has been obtained by the many practitioners using the book, prompting the update of this handbook. Moreover, the introduction of the Eurocodes in 2012 has prompted a complete revision of the Design chapter, which is now compliant with the Eurocodes. Furthermore, additional recommendations for using FEM-analysis in quay wall design have been included.In response to ongoing discussions within the Trade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition"This is an extremely comprehensive treatise on the design, construction and maintenance of quay walls ... This excellent publication is intelligently structured, clearly laid out ... and illustrated with numerous high quality line drawings and photographs ... This is a publication that should be found in the engineering section of every technical library and should be purchased by anybody who has a serious interest in quay walls."—Nick Bray, Terra et Aqua, No. 102, March 2006Table of ContentsForeword, Samenvatting, Summary, Chapter 1. Introduction, Chapter 2. Overview of quay wall construction, Chapter 3. Main types of quay walls, Chapter 4. Investigation, Chapter 5. Terms of reference, Chapter 6. Design of Quay walls, Chapter 7. Quay-elements, Chapter 8. Materials, Chapter 9. Construction, Chapter 10. Costs, Chapter 11. Management and maintenance of Quay walls, Chapter 12. Lessons from experience, Chapter 13. Future developments, Chapter 14. Bibliography and standards, Annex A Glossary of terms and abbreviations used, Notation, Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Calcium and Magnesium in Groundwater
Book SynopsisCalcium and magnesium are abundant in groundwater, but the role of groundwater as the essential source of these important nutrients is very often neglected. Hydrogeochemical studies have focused mainly on the distribution and behaviour of constituents that cause deterioration of water quality, such as: nitrate, nitrite or iron and manganese. Therefore, most recent books and papers concentrate mainly on these constituents and only a small number of papers describe the results of groundwater studies on other important water components such as calcium or magnesium. Calcium and magnesium are of great importance to human wellbeing and inadequate intake of either nutrient can impair health. The main objective of this book is to present a selection of studies on calcium and magnesium in groundwater and to highlight their importance for human health. The chapters in this book are written by hydrogeologists and hydrochemists as well as medical doctors and include: methods of investigatioTrade Review"I strongly recommend this book for all those interested in Ca and Mg in drinking water. It is the first book of its kind presenting these important elements. I hope that it will be followed by a new book on more global aspects." Dr Olle Selinus Linneaus University Sweden, former Geological Survey of SwedenTable of ContentsPrefaceForewordAbout the editorPART 1. Origin and occurrence of calcium and magnesium in groundwaters1 Ca and Mg in loess pore moistureA. Afelt2 The solubility of different carbonate rocks in natural and anthropogenically influenced watersP. Miessner and T.R. Rüde3 Hydrogeochemical distribution of Ca and Mg in groundwater in SerbiaP. Papic, J. Milosavljevic, M. Cuk and R. Petrovic4 Study of Ca and Mg distribution within the aeration and saturation zones of the Upper Jurassic limestone massif of the southern part of the Cracow-Czestochowa Upland (Poland)J. Rózkowski and K. Rózkowski5 Groundwater calcium and magnesium content in various lithological types of aquifers in SloveniaK. Mezga and J. Urbanc6 Ca and Mg in fractured and karstic aquifers of SloveniaT. Verbovšek and T. Kanduc7 Distribution of Ca and Mg in groundwater flow systems in carbonate aquifers in Southern Latium Region (Italy): Implications on drinking water qualityG. Sappa, S. Ergul and F. Ferranti8 The major litho-structural units in selected areas of Northern Nigeria: Some statistics on the distribution of Ca and Mg are appendedH.U. Dibal and U.A. Lar9 Effect of mine waters from coal mines of the Upper Silesian Coal Basin in the content of Ca and Mg in the catchment of the Upper Odra riverI. Pluta and A. GrmelaPART 2 Significance of calcium and magnesium in groundwater for human health10 Health and regulatory aspects of calcium and magnesium in drinking waterF. Kozisek11 Mineral water as a source of healthy mineralsT. Wojtaszek and M. Pieniak12 Mg and Ca in groundwater and the incidence of acute coronary syndrome: Application of a Bayesian spatial method in medical geologyA. Kousa, A.S. Havulinna, N. Puustinen and E. Moltchanova
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Underground The Way to the Future
Book SynopsisUnderground â the way to the future was the motto of the World Tunnel Congress 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland. The use of underground space has gained importance during the last years due to the tremendous global urbanization, the high demand on transportation capacities and energy production. All this result in a wider range of use of underground space: besides the traditional road, railway, metro and utility tunnels, more and more other functionalities of modern life are placed under ground in order to free the surface for other uses. The 300 papers of the present book cover important aspects of modern underground infrastructures: Development and use of underground space; project planning and implementation (construction management, risk control, cost estimation and scheduling, contracting practices); design and analysis methods and considerations; construction technology developments; tunnel operation (safety, maintenance, rehabilitation and repair); case histories (learning from failures, long deep tunnels, underground construction for hydropower). Underground â the way to the future will be invaluable to specialists, contractors and design engineers in underground planning, construction and tunnelling worldwide, and to academics interested in underground and geotechnical engineering.Table of ContentsUnderground space utilisationProject planning and implementationSafety and other operational issuesStructural health assessment and tunnel refurbishmentMethods and basic aspects of design and analysisDesign case studiesSeismic design and experiencesTBM performance and wearDevelopments in the technology of mechanized tunnellingDevelopments in monitoring technologyDevelopments in concrete and shotcrete linings technologyOther construction technology developmentsAlptransit tunnelsUnderground construction for hydropowerOther hydraulic tunnelsCases with particularly demanding geological conditionsOther construction case histories
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Guidelines for Evaluating Water in Pit Slope
Book SynopsisGuidelines for Evaluating Water in Pit Slope Stability is a comprehensive account of the hydrogeological procedures that should be followed when performing open pit slope stability design studies. Created as an outcome of the Large Open Pit (LOP) project, an international research and technology transfer project on the stability of rock slopes in open pit mines, this book expands on the hydrogeological model chapter in the LOP projectâs previous book Guidelines for Open Pit Slope Design (Read & Stacey, 2009; CSIRO Publishing/CRC Press). The book comprises six sections which outline the latest technology and best practice procedures for hydrogeological investigations. The sections cover: the framework used to assess the effect of water in slope stability; how water pressures are measured and tested in the field; how a conceptual hydrogeological model is prepared; how water pressures are modelled numerically; how slope depressurisation systems are implemented; and how thTable of Contents1. Framework: assessing water in slope stability 2. Site characterisation 3. Preparing a conceptual hydrogeological model 4. Numerical Model 5. Implementation of slope depressurisation systems 6. Monitoring and design reconciliation.Appendices: 1. Hydrogeological background to pit slope depressurisation 2. Guidelines for field data collection and interpretation 3. Case study: Diavik North-west wall 4. Case studies: Escondida East wall; Chuquicamata; Radomiro Tomic; Antamina West wall; Jwaneng; Cowal; Whaleback South wall; La Quinua (Yanacocha) 5. Case studies for numerical modelling 6. The lattice formulation and the Slope Model code 7. Lessons learnt and basic guidelines to monitoring for general dewatering.
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CRC Press Experimental Hydraulics Methods Instrumentation
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Reliability of Geotechnical Structures in ISO2394
Book SynopsisThe latest 4th edition of the international standard on the principles of reliability for load bearing structures (ISO2394:2015) includes a new Annex D dedicated to the reliability of geotechnical structures. The emphasis in Annex D is to identify and characterize critical elements of the geotechnical reliability-based design process. This book contains a wealth of data and information to assist geotechnical engineers with the implementation of semi-probabilistic or full probabilistic design approaches within the context of established geotechnical knowledge, principles, and experience. The introduction to the book presents an overview on how reliability can play a complementary role within prevailing norms in geotechnical practice to address situations where some measured data and/or past experience exist for limited site-specifi c data to be supplemented by both objective regional data and subjective judgment derived from comparable sites elsewhere. The principles of reliabTrade Review"From a geotechnical perspective, the key departure of the current ISO2394:2015 from previous versions is the introduction of a new informative Annex D on “Reliability of Geotechnical Structures [...] The book unlocks the general principles of reliability as presented in this 4th edition of ISO 2394 for extended application in geotechnical practice effectively. The resulting systematic application of reliability based geotechnical design will consequently be soundly founded on the reputable international standard. It is a must-read for designing geotechnical structures in compliance with ISO2394."Book Review in the ISSMGE Bulletin (Oct 2016)"Structural and geotechnical engineers sometimes seem to live in different worlds. They use different words, different methods and different concepts. Usually the geotechnical engineer has only a very limited knowledge of steel and concrete structures while soil is an unknown material for the structural engineer. And yet: they both are working on the same structure and that structure can only function properly if all aspects are taken care of in a consistent way.When preparing the ISO 2394, Basis of Structural Design, the writing panel had a clear vision that this document should be valid and useful for all structural aspects of design and assessment, regardless of the material and including the foundation. In every chapter and in every statement it was checked whether this indeed was the case. A special annex was completely devoted to geotechnical aspects. It is good to see that this initiative has been picked up by the authors of this book, which is in the first place a reflection on the contents of ISO 2394, but also a very useful extension with data, methods and examples. It certainly also helps to close some of the gaps mentioned above.The book may be of a great help for everyone who wants to deal in a serious and systematic way with scatter and uncertainty in geotechnical engineering. Note finally that the book is not easy reading for beginners: having at least some knowledge of statistical methods is helpful."Review by Ton Vrouwenvelder in "Structural Safety" 69 (2017) 34.Table of ContentsReliability as a basis for geotechnical designGeneral principles on reliability according to ISO2394Uncertainty representation of geotechnical design parametersStatistical characterization of multivariate geotechnical dataStatistical characterization of model uncertaintySemi-probabilistic reliability-based designDirect probability-based design methods
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Renewable Energy Technologies for Water
Book SynopsisThe book presents a thorough overview of the latest trends and challenges in renewable energy technologies applications for water desalination, with an emphasis on environmental concerns and sustainable development. Emphasis is on the various uses of renewable energy, as well as economics & scale-up, government subsidies & regulations, and environmental concerns. It provides an indication on how renewable energy technologies are rapidly emerging with the promise of economic and environmental viability for desalination. Further it gives a clear indication on how exactly to accelerate the expansion and commercialization of novel water production systems powered by renewable energies and in what manner environmental concerns may be minimized. This book is all-inclusive and wide-ranging and directed at decision makers in government, industry and the academic world as well as students.Table of ContentsApplications of renewable neergy technology for desalination. Economic analysis & scale-up considerations. Regulatory factors, environmental concerns & globalization. Selecting the most suitable renewable energy technology for desalination.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Pneumatic Flow Mixing Method
Book SynopsisThe pneumatic flow mixing method was developed to stabilize dredged soil and surplus soil for promoting their beneficial use in 1999. The pneumatic flow mixing method is a new type of the ex-situ cement stabilization techniques, in which dredged soil and surplus soil is mixed with a relatively small amount of chemical binder without any mixing paddles and blades in a pipeline. When a relatively large amount of compressed air is injected into the pipeline, soil can be separated into small blocks. When binder is injected into the pipeline, the soil block and binder are thoroughly mixed by means of turbulent flow generated in the soil block during transporting. As this method has many benefits - rapid and large scale execution can be conducted with low cost - it has been applied to many land reclamation projects, backfilling behind earth retaining wall projects and shallow stabilization projects using dredged soils and surplus soils.The Pneumatic Flow Mixing Method is a usTable of Contents1. An overview of Admixture Stabilization – Evolution of Pneumatic Flow Mixing and Scope of the Book1 Introduction2 Cement admixture stabilization techniques3 Development, mechanism and applications of the Pneumatic Flow Mixing method 4 Scope of the textbook2. Factors Affecting Strength Increase1 Introduction2 Mechanism of cement stabilization3 Influence of various factors on stabilization effect4 Prediction of strength3. Engineering Properties of Stabilized Soils1 Introduction 2 Properties of stabilized soil mixture before hardening3 Properties of stabilized soil after hardening4 Properties of stabilized soil subjected to disturbance/compaction5 Engineering properties of cement stabilized soil produced in-situ6 Summary 4. Applications1 Introduction2 Improvement purposes and applications3 Selected case histories of the method in Japan 5. Equipment, Construction, and Quality Control and Assurance1 Introduction2 Equipment3 Construction procedure 4 Quality control6. Geotechnical Design of Stabilized Soil Ground1 Introduction2 Design strength 3 Geotechnical designAPPENDIX A Japanese Laboratory Mix Test Procedure1 Introduction2 Testing equipment3 Making and curing of specimens4 Report5 Use of Specimens
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Rock Dynamics
Book SynopsisRock dynamics has become one of the most important topics in the field of rock mechanics and rock engineering. The spectrum of rock dynamics is very wide and it includes the failure of rocks, rock masses and rock engineering structures such as rockbursting, spalling, popping, collapse, toppling, sliding, blasting, non-destructive testing, geophysical explorations, science and engineering of rocks and impacts. The book specifically covers fundamentals of rock dynamics, constitutive models, numerical analysis techniques, dynamic testing procedures, the multi-parameter responses and motions of rocks during fracturing or slippage in laboratory experiments, earthquakes and their strong motion characteristics and their effect on various rock structures such as foundations, underground structures, slopes, dynamic simulation of loading and excavation, blasting and its positive utilization in rock engineering, the phenomenon of rockburst in rock excavations, non-destructive testing of rockboTrade Review"The publication of this book is timely and welcome by the rock mechanics and rock engineering community. The book is a good reference book for people involved in rock dynamics and earthquake geotechnical engineering. It will enlarge and deepen their knowledge to develop more efficient techniques in rock dynamics. The book is meant to be a reference book given its continued focus on practical solutions rather than basic fundamentals."Prof. Giovanni Barla, Vice President of ISRM 1995-1999. Reviewed in the February 2018 issue of the Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering Journal.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Fundamental Equations, Constitutive Laws and Numerical Methods. Tests on Dynamic Responses of Rocks and Rock Masses. Fracturing of Rocks and Associated Strong Motions. Strong Motions Associated with the Rupture of Earth’s Crusts and Some Strong Motion Estimation Procedures. Dynamic Responses and Stability of Rock Foundations. Dynamic Responses and Stability of Underground Excavations in Rock. Dynamic Responses and Stability of Rock Slopes. Dynamic Responses and Stability of Stone Masonry Historical Structures and Monuments. Dynamics of Loading and Excavation. Blasting. Impacts. Nondestructive Testing Using Shock Waves. Conclusions.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Slope Safety Preparedness for Impact of Climate
Book SynopsisMany countries are increasingly threatened by major landslide disasters and fatalities due to extreme weather events which have major implications for public safety and the sustainability of infrastructure and the built environment. A further increase in such a trend could come from climate change.This book helps to fill in the gap due to the fact that landslide hazards are commonly not covered under the policy debate on climate change. The book highlights the importance of raising awareness to the challenges of landslide hazards due to climate impact. It provides a holistic frame for understanding the key issues and new tools that could be used to assess and manage the landslide risks.The book gathers contributions from 21 countries and regions in the form of national reports or summaries with respect to four key aspects: a) the methods used for evaluating changing weather and changing landslide patterns; b) the changing weather patterns; c) the changing landslide patTrade Review"It gives me great pleasure to write this note in support of this excellent volume on the topic of the impact of climate change on landslides. […] I can assure you that this book will be on my shelf as soon as it comes out."Jean-Louis Briaud, President of FedIGS, Federation of International Geo-engineering Societies, and Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University"The editors of this volume compile current views from around the world about the impact of climate change on landslide frequency and strength. Organized into 14 chapters, the work specifically provides 13 reports that represent 17 worldwide regions. These reports identify the impact of climate change on rainfall and related weather patterns, slope instability and landslide risk, and engineered slope design. They examine the variations in landslide risk management and adaptation actions while noting that more research is necessary. Although the actual content in each chapter deviates somewhat from this general framework, each one is fairly thorough in its regional analysis. With an in-depth summary in chapter 1, the editors provide coherence and context to the reports by comparing and contrasting their content. The editors identify key findings and discuss the science of climate modeling and landslide prediction, the projected range of landslide frequency and magnitude, landslide risk management, and the need for more research. A substantial number of quality figures and tables support the text, and each chapter is well referenced. A thorough index is also included.Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; faculty and professionals."J. B. Huffman, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in: Choice Connect, September 2017 issueTable of Contents1. Preparedness for Climate Change Impact on Slope Safety. Country / Regional Reports2. Technical report on landslide related disasters in Brazil3. Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Landslides Occurrence in Canada4. Enhancing slope safety preparedness for extreme rainfall and potential climate change impacts in Hong Kong5. Potential climate changes in Italy and consequences on land stability6. Global warming and landslide disaster: evidences from Japan7. Landslide risk management in Norway8. Overview of landslides distribution in Russian Federation and variations of their activity due to climate change9. Slope Safety Preparedness in Southeast Asia for Effects of Climate Change10. Review of landslide occurrence in Spain and its relation to climate. 11. TR3 Project: Slope Safety Preparedness for Effects of Climate Change Contribution for Switzerland12. Review of Landslide occurrence and climate change in Taiwan13. Landslides and climate change in the United Kingdom14. Landslide hazards and climate change: a perspective from the United States.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Sustainable Water Treatment Innovative
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on green and innovative wastewater treatment technologies that promote sustainability. It discusses a variety of biological, physical, and chemical treatment technologies. It covers biological processes for recovery of value-added products from wastewater and gives an overview of enzymatic hydrolysis and bioremediation of wastewater using immobilized enzyme and fungus. It offers a case study and future trends of wastewater treatment through membrane bioreactor technologies, describes advanced chemicalphysical processes for recalcitrant pollutant, and emphasizes the use of low-cost materials and cost-effective treatment methods.Trade Review"The book includes a balanced list of items concerning various consolidated and innovative wastewater treatment technologies, useful to both scientists and environmental engineers. Exhaustive literature data analysis, detailed description of research achievements and application of the proposed approaches to ‘real’ case studies are of potential concern to scientific and technological operators involved in design-upgrading of green and efficient water management policies."—Francesco Arena, University of Messina, ItalyTable of ContentsSection 1: Innovative Biological Processes for the Recovery of Value Added Products from Wastewater. Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Used Cooking Palm Oil by PVA- Alginate-Sulfate Immobilized Lipase. Bioremediation of POME for Itaconic Acid Production by Aspergillus terreus NRRL 1960 Immobilized in PVA- Alginate-Sulfate Beads. Optimization of Lipid Content in Microalgae Biomass Using Diluted Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) by Varying Nutrient Ration. Section 2: MBR Technologies. Removal of Micropollutants from Wastewater through MBR Technologies: A Case Study on Spent Caustic Wastewater. The Outlook on Future MBR Technologies. Integration of Membrane Bioreactor with Various Wastewater Treatment Systems. Section 3: Advanced Chemical–Physical Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatment. Wet Air Oxidation Processes: A Pretreatment to Enhance the Biodegrability of Pharmaceutical Wastewaters. Application of Nonthermal Plasma in the Treatment of VOCs from Wastewater. Removal of Color Wastewater Using Low Cost Adsorbent: A Comparative Study. Bioparticle Development in Constructed Wetland for Domestic Wastewater.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Highwall Mining
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive technical book on highwall mining covers theory and practice coupled with practical examples and design aspects. It contains eight extensive chapters elaborating broad-spectrum functionalities of highwall mining and its operational aspects, covering world scenario, economic potential, methods of coal extraction, design methodology including empirical web pillar design, numerical modelling for stress analysis, safety factor for web pillars, panel and barrier design, small-and large-scale numerical modelling, multiple seam interaction and design, coal web pillar strength, equivalent width concept, laboratory testing, new web pillar strength formula, effect of weak bands in coal seam, slope stability, safety and ground monitoring, hazards and regulatory requirements, case examples, norms and guidelines for practice. It also summarizes the results of research carried out by the CSIR Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR), India and the CommonwealthTable of ContentsPreface. Terminology. Highwall Mining: World Scenario. Geological Characterisation for Highwall Mining Operations. Structural Mapping. Web Pillar Design. Span Stability and Design. Pillar Layout. Indian Case Studies. Australian Case Studies. Highwall Mining Hazards. Design Guidelines. Conclusion and Recommendations. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Urban Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Management
Book SynopsisEffective urban drainage to manage stormwater and control flooding depends on good engineering, especially when an environmentally sustainable approach is being applied. This new text focuses on green methods and modelling techniques. It covers the principles of hydrology and drainage, low-impact-development (LID) designs, computer modelling techniques, the evaluation of existing systems, and planning for both new development and urban renewal. It outlines design procedures using examples, spreadsheet models, photos, and real-world design examples.Unlike other books, which focus on extreme events, this book covers hydrologic designs for both extreme and frequent events, and reflects the latest revolution in stormwater LID management, and takes a quantitative as well as a qualitative approach.PowerPoint presentations and Excel computer models are provided to follow and build on the exercises in the book. It is written especially for students on urban waterTable of ContentsContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAuthor1 Urban Stormwater Planning2 Rainfall Analysis3 Watershed Hydrology4 Hydrologic Frequency Analysis5 Rational Method6 Watershed Modeling7 Flood Channel Design8 High-Gradient Concrete Channel9 Street Hydraulic Capacity10 Street Inlet Hydraulics11 Culvert Hydraulics12 Storm Sewer System Design13 Detention Basin Design14 Flow Diversion15 Grate and Rack Hydraulics16 Stormwater Quality Capture Volume17 Low-Impact Development Facilities18 Design of Infiltration Basin19 Hydraulic Routing20 Hydrologic RoutingIndex
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Taylor & Francis Ltd TwentySixth International Congress on Large Dams
Book SynopsisThe International Committee on Large Dams (ICOLD) held its 26th International Congress in Vienna, Austria (1-7 July 2018). The proceedings of the congress focus on four main questions: 1. Reservoir sedimentation and sustainable development; 2. Safety and risk analysis; 3. Geology and dams, and 4. Small dams and levees. The book thoroughly discusses these questions and is indispensable for academics, engineers and professionals involved or interested in engineering, hydraulic engineering and related disciplines.Table of ContentsGeneral SynthesisQuestion 100Question 101Question 102Question 103CommunicationsInnovation AwardsAdditional Papers and Communications
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Power Engineering and Information Technologies in
Book SynopsisImproved knowledge in the field of technical objects operation and control helps manufacturers to decrease energy consumption and keep construction costs low. Moreover, it helps dealing effectively with environmental problems and switching to renewable forms of energy on the path of sustainable development of the society. The methods and technologies presented in this book will allow to improve the effectiveness of technical objects control and helps achieving safe, economical, high-quality usage of power engineering and information technologies.The book presents recent advances in power engineering, electric drives, transport systems, power electronics, cybersecurity and others. Vital issues of innovative small vehicles with using hydrogen fuel as well as boring rigs and underwater hydraulic transport pipelines are considered.The book offers a fresh look at energy-saving and energy efficiency in industry, new ideas in information technologies, paying much attentioTable of ContentsPower engineeringElectric drivesTransport systemsPower electronicsCybersecurityEnergy savingEnergy efficiency
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The WaterFoodEnergy Nexus
Book SynopsisExponential growth of the worldwide population requires increasing amounts of water, food, and energy. However, as the quantity of available fresh water and energy sources directly affecting cost of food production and transportation diminishes, technological solutions are necessary to secure sustainable supplies. In direct response to this reality, this book focuses on the water-energy-food nexus and describes in depth the challenges and processes involved in efficient water and energy production and management, wastewater treatment, and impact upon food and essential commodities. The book is organized into 4 sections on water, food, energy, and the future of sustainability, highlighting the interplay among these topics. The first section emphasizes water desalination, water management, and wastewater treatment. The second section discusses cereal processing, sustainable food security, bioenergy in food production, water and energy consumption in food processing, and mathematical mTable of ContentsSection I: Water 1. Desalination 1.1 Model-Based Techniques in Desalination Processes: A Review 1.2 Addressing the Global Water–Energy Challenge through Energy-Efficient Desalination 1.3 Forward Osmosis for Irrigation Water Supply Using Hybrid Membrane System for Draw Solution Regeneration 2. Water Management 2.1 Toward Sustainable Water Management in Industrial Cities 2.2 Optimal Water Network Synthesis [Munawar A. Shaik] 2.3 Rationalization of Water Quality Monitoring Network 3. Wastewater Treatment 3.1 Appropriate Interventions and Technologies for Providing Safe Drinking Water to Rural and Underprivileged Communities 3.2 Toward the Synthesis of Wastewater Recovery Facilities Using Enviroeconomic Optimization 3.3 Water Conservation, Reuse, and Challenges: A Case Study Performed at Amul Dairy 3.4 Occurrence, Effects, and Treatment of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals in Water Section II: Food 4. Advances in Cereal Processing: An Approach for Energy and Water Conservation 5. Clean Energy Technologies for Sustainable Food Security 6. Bioenergy and Food Production: Appropriate Allocation for Future Development 7. Uses of Water and Energy in Food Processing 8. A General Model for Food Cooking Undergoing Phase Changes Section III: Energy 9. Fossil Fuel 9.1 Energy Efficient Thermal Retrofit Options for Crude Oil Transport in Pipelines 9.2 Process Industry Economics of Crude Oil and Petroleum Derivatives for Scheduling, Planning, and Feasibility Studies 10. Bio Fuel 10.1 Environmentally Benign Biodiesel Production from Renewable Sources 10.2 Process for Synthesis of Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil: Feasibility and Experimental Studies 11. Synthetic Fuel and Renewable Energy 11.1 Gas-to-liquid (GTL)-Derived Synthetic Fuels: Role of Additives in GTL-Derived Diesel Fuels 11.2 The Role of Alternative Aviation Fuels on Reducing the Carbon Footprint 11.3 Integration of Distributed Renewable Energy Generation with Customer-End Energy Management System for Effective Smart Distribution Grid Operation 11.4 Evaluation and Modeling of Demand and Generation at Distribution Level for Smart Grid Implementation 11.5 A Process to Model Fischer–Tropsch Reactors 12. Carbon Capture 12.1 Application of Rotating Packed Bed Technology for Intensified Postcombustion CO2 Capture Based on Chemical Absorption 12.2 Process Simulation and Integration of Natural Gas Combined Cycle (NGCC) Power Plant Integrated with Chemical Absorption Carbon Capture and Compression 12.3 Postcombustion CO2 Capture Based on Chemical Absorption in Power Plants 12.4 Operation of Supercritical Coal-Fired Power Plant (SCPP) Integrated with CO2 Capture under the UK Grid Code 12.5 Whole System Experimental and Theoretical Modeling Investigation of the Optimal CO2 Stream Composition in the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Chain 12.6 Performance of Porous Covalent Organic Polymers for CO2 Capture at Elevated Pressure 12.7 Postcombustion Carbon Capture Using Polymeric Membrane Section IV: Sustainable Future 13. The Role of Molecular Thermodynamics in Developing Industrial Processes and Novel Products That Meet the Needs for a Sustainable Future 14. Green Engineering in Process Systems: Case Study of Chloromethanes Manufacturing 15. Fundamental Aspect of Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting 16. Photoelectrochemical Approaches to Solar-H2 Generation 17. Design and Operating Strategy Innovations for Energy-Efficient Process Operation 18. Evaluating Sustainability of Process, Supply Chain, and Enterprise: A Bio-Based Industry Case Study
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Application of Nanotechnology in Membranes for
Book SynopsisThe book focuses on Application of Nanotechnology in Membranes for Water Treatment but not only provides a series of innovative solutions for water reclamation through advanced membrane technology but also serves as a medium to promote international cooperation and networking for the development of advanced membrane technology for Universal well-being and to achieve the common goal of supplying economically, environmentally and societally sustainable freshwater and better sanitation systems. This book is unique because the chapters were authored by established researchers all around the globe based on their recent research findings. In addition, this book provides a holistic coverage of membrane development for water treatment, from the membrane preparation and characterizations to the performance for specific processes and applications. Since that water scarcity has become a global risk and one of the most serious challenges for the scientific community in this century, the publicaTable of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionAlberto Figoli, Jan Hoinkis, Sacide Altinkaya, Jochen Bundschuh Section I: Membrane development and characterizationChapter 2: Fabrication and application areas of nanocomposite flat-sheet membranes Chapter 3: Polymerizable microemulsion membranes: from basic to applications Chapter 4: The use of layer-by-layer technique in the fabrication of thin film composite membranes for water treatmentChapter 5: Stimulus-responsive nano-structured bio-hybrid membranes reactors in water treatment Chapter 6: Study of carbon nanotubes’ embedment into porous polymeric membranes for waste-water treatment Chapter 7: Effects of the solvent ratio on carbon nanotube blended polymeric membranes Chapter 8: Photocatalytic activity and synthesis procedures of TiO2 nanoparticles for potential applications in membranesChapter 9: Application of nano-sized TiO2 in membrane technology Chapter 10: Nanosized metal oxides (NMOs) and polyoxometalates (POMs) for antibacterial water treatment Chapter 11: Atomic Force Microscopy investigations of filtration membranesSection II: Modeling and simulationChapter 12: Molecular simulations of water and ion transport through nanoporous membranesChapter 13: Carbon nanotubes used in polymer membranes for wastewater purification: an ab-initio theoretical study Section III: Membrane processesChapter 14: Recovery of bioactive compounds in citrus wastewater by membrane operationsChapter 15: Integration of membrane bioreactor (MBR) treatment with nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) processes for wastewater reclamation and reuse
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Taylor & Francis Inc Structural Dynamics
Book SynopsisBased on courses taught at the Indian Institute of Technology, this book unifies two concepts, vibration of mechanical Systems and structural dynamics , in an integrated manner. The editor follows an intuitive pedagogy introducing fundamentals and moving on to more advanced concepts. It includes numerous examples and reviews the most useful computer software. Additional topics include free vibration of Single degree of freedom, system forced vibration of single degree of freedom system, numerical methods in structural analysis, vibration of two degrees of freedom, system free vibration of multiple degrees of freedom, and system forced vibration analysis of multiple degrees of freedom systems.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Atlas of Remote Sensing of the Wenchuan
Book SynopsisIn May 12, 2008, the Wenchuan County earthquake caused devastating loss of human life and property. Applying all the remote sensing technology available, the Chinese Academy of Sciences immediately launched into action, making full use of its state-of-the-art facilities, remote sensing planes, and satellites to amass invaluable optical and radar data. This unprecedented use of comprehensive remote sensing techniques provided accurate, up to the minute information for disaster management and has left us with a visually stunning and beautiful record that is as much a scientific achievement as it is an artistic one.Based on the accumulated data and images collected by the Project Team of Remote Sensing Monitoring and Assessment of the Wenchuan Earthquake, Atlas of Remote Sensing of the Wenchuan Earthquake documents the events as they happened in real time. The book covers the disaster from six aspects: geological, barrier lakes, collapsed buildings, damagTable of ContentsRemote Sensing Data. Geological Disasters. Barrier Lakes. Collapsed Buildings and Houses. Damaged Roads. Destroyed Farmlands and Forests. Demolished Infrastructure. Continuing Civilization.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Handbook of Fluid Dynamics
Book SynopsisHandbook of Fluid Dynamics offers balanced coverage of the three traditional areas of fluid dynamicstheoretical, computational, and experimentalcomplete with valuable appendices presenting the mathematics of fluid dynamics, tables of dimensionless numbers, and tables of the properties of gases and vapors. Each chapter introduces a different fluid dynamics topic, discusses the pertinent issues, outlines proven techniques for addressing those issues, and supplies useful references for further research.Covering all major aspects of classical and modern fluid dynamics, this fully updated Second Edition: Reflects the latest fluid dynamics research and engineering applications Includes new sections on emerging fields, most notably micro- and nanofluidics Surveys the range of numerical and computational methods used in fluid dynamics analysis and design Expands the scope of a number of contemporary topics by incTrade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition "… a professionally written, extensive source of information … very useful to government, industry, and university researchers to plan future research tasks in analytical, computational, and experimental methods and applications."—Pure and Applied Geophysics Table of ContentsBasics. Classical Fluid Dynamics. Classical Applications. Modern Fluid Dynamics. Numerical Solution Methods. Experimental Methods in Fluid Dynamics.
£427.50
Taylor & Francis Inc Aquatic Chemistry Concepts Second Edition
Book SynopsisAquatic Chemistry Concepts, Second Edition, is a fully revised and updated textbook that fills the need for a comprehensive treatment of aquatic chemistry and covers the many complicated equations and principles of aquatic chemistry. It presents the established science of equilibrium water chemistry using the uniquely recognizable, step-by-step Pankow format, which allows a broad and deep understanding of aquatic chemistry. The text is appropriate for a wide audience, including undergraduate and graduate students, industry professionals, consultants, and regulators. Every professional using water chemistry will want this text within close reach, and students and professionals alike will expect to find at least one copy on their library shelves. Key FeaturesExtremely thorough, one-of-a-kind treatment of aquatic chemistry which considers: a) chemical thermodynamics fundamentals; b) acid/base, titration, and buffer calculaTrade ReviewThere’s a lot to like about a book on water chemistry that lays it out simply. Einstein said that everything should be as simple as it can be, but not simpler. Wise advice. And that is what James F. Pankow has accomplished in the second edition of his textbook, Aquatic Chemistry Concepts. It covers the “waterfront” of essential inorganic chemistry topics, and it supplies enough examples to lead the student toward problem solving. Pankow appropriately begins in the Introduction (Part I) with definitions and the theoretical basis for solving chemical equilibrium problems—thermodynamics. Part II of the book on Acid/Base Chemistry is a tour de force, from mass balances to the chemistry of dissolved carbon dioxide. Pankow’s Aunt Fatima injects humor along the way, and flashbacks from his college chemistry instructors are especially pertinent. Acid/base examples from household vinegar to ammonia illuminate the path, while “Geek Optional” boxes lend additional insight. I especially enjoyed Chapter 9, which includes problems on acid rain, acidification of lakes, and “the most worrisome” example of all, ocean acidification. When Professor Pankow published the first edition of Aquatic Chemistry Concepts in 1991, the global atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, a weak acid, stood at 354 parts per million (ppm). Today it is 415 ppm, a 17% increase in concentration in less than 30 years. Likewise, the pH of the surface of the ocean off Hawaii has declined from 8.12 to 8.05 – meaning a similar 17% increase in H+ concentration (see Example 9.13). Imagine … we have increased [H+] in the ocean, the base of the food chain for all aquatic life, by 17% in one generation. Aquatic chemistry concepts don’t lie. We have known since 1862 and John Tyndall’s famous experiments that CO2 absorbs back radiation and heats the atmosphere. Our real-life planetary experiment verifies the physics every year, and the average global temperature is now 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) warmer than when the first edition was published. If we fail to rein in our fossil fuel emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, the signal will continue to grow ever hotter in coming decades. This textbook teaches an urgent lesson. Today, all the “master variables” that control aquatic chemistry are changing—pH, temperature, salinity, and oxidation-reduction potential. Part III explains Metal/Ligand Chemistry, and Part IV discusses the topic of Mineral Solubility. Changing ocean salinity, temperature, and pH render all these reactions in a state of planetary flux. Even the quality of our drinking water is subject to change as the master variables change. Fortunately, foundational concepts in Pankow’s book allow us to make the relevant calculations. Part V on Redox Chemistry and Part VI on Effects of Electrical Charges on Solution Chemistry further elucidate systems that are strong functions of the changing state variables of pe and pH. Although some of the most difficult chemical concepts are contained in these final chapters, Pankow lays them bare—as simple as possible, but not simpler. In the Preface to Aquatic Chemical Concepts, 1st Edition, Pankow warned, “The scope of local, regional, and global environmental problems seems to grow with each passing day. We are in a race which we do not wish to lose.” That was certainly true in 1991, and it is even more cogent today. Our list of environmental nightmares is enduring and growing—climate change, toxic chemicals, eutrophication, harmful algal blooms, and unsafe drinking water. This book, the 2nd Edition, is an advance in stating the problems simply so we can analyze them quantitatively. Only then can we effect change. -Jerald L. Schnoor, Foreword to the Second Edition Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1. Overview 2. Thermodynamic Principles Part II: Acid/Base Chemistry 3. The Proton (H+) in Aquatic Chemistry 4. The Electroneutrality Equation, Mass Balance Equations, and the Proton Balance Equation 5. Quantitative Acid/Base Calculations for Any Solution of Acids and Bases 6. Dependence of α Values on pH, and the Role of Net Strong Base 7. Titrations of Acids and Bases 8. Buffer Intensity β 9. Chemistry of Dissolved CO2 Part III: Metal/Ligand Chemistry 10. Complexation of Metal Ions by Ligands Part IV: Mineral Solubility 11. Simple Salts and Metal Oxides/Hydroxides/Oxyhydroxides 12. Solubility Behavior of Calcium Carbonate and Other Divalent Metal Carbonates in Closed and Open Systems 13. Metal Phosphates 14. Which Solid Is Solubility Limiting? Examples with Fe(II) for FeCO3(s) vs. Fe(OH)2(s) Using Log pCO2 vs. pH Predominance Diagrams 15. The Kelvin Effect: The Effect of Particle Size on Dissolution and Evaporation Equilibria 16. Solid/Solid and Liquid/Liquid Solution Mixtures Part V: Redox Chemistry 17. Redox Reactions, EH, and pe 18. Introduction to pe–pH Diagrams: The Cases of Aqueous Chlorine, Hydrogen, and Oxygen 19. pe–pH Diagrams for Lead (Pb) with Negligible Dissolved CO2 20. pe–pH Diagrams for Lead (Pb) in the Presence of CO2 with Fixed CT, and Fixed CT and Phosphate 21. pe and Natural Systems 22. Redox Succession (Titration) in a Stratified Lake during a Period of Summer Stagnation Part VI: Effects of Electrical Charges on Solution Chemistry 23. The Debye–Huckel Equation and Its Descendent Expressions for Activity Coefficients of Aqueous Ions 24. Electrical Double Layers in Aqueous Systems 25. Colloid Stability and Particle Double Layers
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Taylor & Francis Inc Infrastructure Health in Civil Engineering
Book SynopsisContinually increasing demands on infrastructures mean that maintenance and renewal require timely, appropriate action that maximizes benefits while minimizing cost. To be as well informed as possible, decision-makers must have an optimal understanding of an infrastructure's conditionwhat it is now, and what it is expected to be in the future. Written by two highly respected engineers, the second volume, Infrastructure Health in Civil Engineering: Applications and Management, integrates the decision making concept into theoretical and practical issues. It covers: State-of-the-art practice and future directions Use of probability and statistics in areas including structural modeling Specific practical applications, including retrofitting and rehabilitation in response toTable of ContentsAPPLICATIONS AND MANAGEMENTScour. Earthquakes. Corrosion of Reinforced Concrete Structures. Prestressed Concrete Bridges. Fatigue. Fiber-Reinforced Polymers Bridge Decks. Fiber-Reinforced Polymers Wrapping. Load Testing. Bridge Management and Infrastructure Health. Life-Cycle Analysis and Infrastructure Health. Role of Structural Health Monitoring in Enhancing Bridge Security. Appendix.
£175.75
Taylor & Francis Inc FRP Deck and Steel Girder Bridge Systems
Book SynopsisFiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) decks have been increasingly used for new construction and rehabilitation projects worldwide. The benefits of using FRP bridge decks, such as durability, light weight, high strength, reduced maintenance costs, and rapid installation, outweigh their initial in-place material costs when implemented in highway bridge projects. FRP Deck and Steel Girder Bridge Systems: Analysis and Design compiles the necessary information to facilitate the development of the standards and guidelines needed to promote further adoption of composite sandwich panels in construction. It also, for the first time, proposes a complete set of design guidelines.Providing both experimental investigations and theoretical analyses, this book covers three complementary parts: FRP decks, shear connectors between the deck and steel girders, and the behavior of bridge systems. The text presents stiffness and strength evaluations for FRP deck panels and FRP deck-girder bridgTable of ContentsIntroduction. FRP Deck: Stiffness Evaluation. FRP Deck: Strength Evaluation. Mechanical Shear Connector for FRP Decks. FRP Deck–Steel Girder Bridge System. Design Guidelines for FRP Deck–Steel Girder Bridge Systems. A Systematic Analysis and Design Approach for Single-Span FRP Deck-Stringer Bridges.
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Taylor & Francis Inc The Chemical Components of Tobacco and Tobacco
Book SynopsisAuthored by two longtime researchers in tobacco science, The Chemical Components of Tobacco and Tobacco Smoke, Second Edition chronicles the progress made from late 2008 through 2011 by scientists in the field of tobacco science. The book examines the isolation and characterization of each component. It explores developments in pertinent analytical technology and results of experimental studies on biological activity, toxicity, and tumorigenicity, including the inhibition of adverse biological activity of one specific tobacco smoke component by another tobacco smoke component. Adding to the progress reported in the First Edition, the comprehensive Second Edition provides nearly 7,000 references on almost 9,600 components. The authors discuss the controversies over the extrapolation of the biological effect of a specific component administered individually by one route versus its biological effect when the cTrade ReviewPraise for the First Edition… the real value of the book will turn out in its daily use and it has all chances to become the standard reference book (perhaps 'The Bible') of all tobacco scientists.—Dr. Gerhard Scherer, Editor of Beitrage zur Tabakforschung International, Bonn, GermanyI highly recommend this book as an indispensable reference source for tobacco and smoke chemists as well as other scientists involved in the study of tobacco and its products. The compilation of proper chemical names, common names, Chemical Abstract Service numbers (CAS No.), and structures alone are worth the purchase price.—Charles R. Green, Ph.D., Retired Senior Principal Scientist, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Winston-Salem, North CarolinaMany congratulations on this monumental piece of work. —Dr. Chuan Liu, Senior Scientist, Applied Research, Group Research & Development, British American Tobacco, Southampton, United Kingdom As a statistician I would like to forecast: There will not be any other comprehensive work in the next 30-50 years about this topic – Rodgman – Perfetti will be the definitive book.—Prof. Dr. Wolf-Dieter Heller, Karlsruhe, Germanyas a reference text on a laboratory shelf it will prove essential and take its place alongside the other CRC publications.—M. Cooke, Chromatographia 2010, 71Table of ContentsHydrocarbons. Alcohols and Phytosterols. Aldehydes and Ketones. Carboxylic Acids. Esters. Lactones. Anhydrides. Carbohydrates and Their Derivatives. Phenols and Quinones. Ethers. Nitriles. Acyclic Amines. Amides. Imides. N-Nitrosamines. Nitroalkanes, Nitroarenes, and Nitrophenols. Nitrogen Heterocyclic Components. Miscellaneous Components. Fixed and Variable Gases. Metallic and Nonmetallic Elements, Isotopes, Ions, and Salts. Pesticides and Growth Regulators. Genes, Nucleotides, and Enzymes. Hoffmann Analytes. Tobacco and/or Tobacco Smoke Components Used as Tobacco Ingredients. Pyrolysis. Carcinogens, Tumorigens, and Mutagens vs. Anticarcinogens, Inhibitors, and Antimutagens. Free Radicals. Summary. Bibliography. Alphabetical Component Index. Sequence of CAS Registry Numbers.
£356.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Circular Storage Tanks and Silos
Book SynopsisA Design Aid for Structural EngineersCircular Storage Tanks and Silos, Third Edition effectively explains and demonstrates the concepts needed in the analysis and design of circular tanks. Tanks have to sustain high-quality serviceability over a long lifespan. This text covers computing the stresses in service in several chapters. It considers thermal stresses and the time-dependent stresses produced by creep and shrinkage of concrete and relaxation of prestressed steel. It also examines the effects of cracking and the means for its control. This text is universally applicable; no specific system of units is used in most solved examples. However, it is advantageous to use actual dimensions and forces on the structure in a small number of examples. These problems are set in SI units and Imperial units; the answers and the graphs related to these examples are given in the two systems. What's New in This Edition: Trade Review"The new edition of Circular Storage Tanks and Silos is an excellent reference book and is recommended for graduate students, practicing engineers and researchers. It would be a worthy addition to the libraries of universities and the bookshelves of practising engineers."—Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, 2016Table of ContentsPart I Analysis. Introduction to the analysis of circular tanks. Circular walls of constant thickness. Circular walls of varying thickness. Design Tables and examples of their use. Finite-element analysis. Time-dependent effects. Thermal stresses. Optimum design of prestressing. Effects of cracking of concrete. Control of cracking in concrete tanks and silos. Part II Design tables. Tables for analysis of circular walls of thickness varying linearly from top to bottom.
£266.00
Taylor & Francis Inc Infrastructure Investment
Book SynopsisEstablished Deterministic Investment Appraisal versus Uncertainty in InvestmentWhen it comes to investing in an infrastructure project, the conventional approach is to evaluate risk through a deterministic approach. Infrastructure Investment: An Engineering Perspective, however, takes on uncertainty in investment. Of interest to engineering consultants, government departments, financial institutions, or anyone involved in investment in infrastructure, this text provides the necessary tools for the analysis and appraisal of investment in infrastructure and other assets with uncertain futures. It factors in the finance and engineering of assets such as roads, buildings, bridges, dams, pipelines, railways, ports, seawalls, wastewater treatment facilities, and addresses future demand, operating costs, maintenance costs, and other lifetime and investment parameters in both finanTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part I. Deterministic: Benefits, costs and time value. Appraisal. Appraisal: Extensions and comments. Part II. Probabilistic: Background. Probabilistic cash flows. Real options. Real option types and examples. Financial options. Probabilistic cash flows and interest rates. Markov chains and investment analysis. Bibliography and references.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Handbook of Teen and Novice Drivers
Book SynopsisDespite a growing body of research and targeted remediation, teenage and novice drivers continue to be six to nine times more likely to die in a crash than they are when they are just a few years older. The World Health Organization reports that road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death globally among 15 to 19 year olds. In light of these crash statistics, understanding the teen driver problem remains of paramount public health importance around the world. The Handbook of Teen and Novice Drivers: Research, Practice, Policy, and Directions provides critical knowledge for a broad range of potential readers, including students, teachers, researchers in academics, industry and the federal government, public policy makers at all levels, insurance companies and automobile manufacturers, driving instructors, and parents and their teens.Table of ContentsI. Introduction. Overview. For Parents & Teens. For Driving Instructors. II. Epidemiological Differences. Age & Experience. Novice Driver Crash Patterns. III. Skill Differences. Tactical Hazard Perception. Strategic Hazard Anticipation. Attention Maintenance. Vehicle Control. Speeding/Risk Taking/Mitigation. Developmental Perspective. Social and Emotional Factors. Distraction. THC and Alcohol. Attention Deficit Disorder. Fatigue. Training and Education. Parents and Teens. Feedback Technologies. Licensing and GDL. Passenger and Cell Phone Restrictions. Insurance, Law Enforcement. Developed Nations. Developing Nations. Simulation. Naturalistic/On-road. Eye Movements. Hazard Perception.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Critical Urban Infrastructure Handbook
Book SynopsisRepresents the State of the Art in Urban Lifeline Engineering Urban lifelines are buried or aboveground network systems used for water, sewerage, gas, power, and telecommunications. Dedicated to preserving the functions of lifeline systems against natural disasters, the Critical Urban Infrastructure Handbook is a vital compilation of urban utility management. This text utilizes the input of leading experts who have extensive experience with natural disasters, and provides a better understanding of the technical and legal framework of infrastructure construction and operation. Examine the Damage Data of Urban Lifelines Suffered by Seismic Disasters The book addresses water supply and sewerage, power, gas, telecommunications joint utility corridor lifeline facilities, and other critical civil infrastructure lifelines. It emphasizes the importance of the resilience of lifeline sTrade Review"This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the design, construction, and management of critical infrastructures that underpin economic and socioeconomic activities in urban cities. All major infrastructures are covered: water supply, sewerage, gas, electricity, and telecommunication. The contributors of the handbook have profound knowledge and experience in individual fields, and discuss the key essentials of infrastructure engineering and risk management in a concise manner. A unique aspect of this handbook is the disaster prevention and mitigation section, which is based on a long history of learned lessons dealing with the past disasters in Japan. This is a handy technical and professional book."—Katsu Goda, University of Bristol, UK"This is an excellent handbook written by experts in the fields of water pipeline systems, sewerage systems, natural gas distribution systems, electric power systems, and telecommunication systems. The collaborative work by the contributors has produced a reference material that can be of practical use to engineers, practitioners, and stakeholders involved in the construction, maintenance, disaster prevention, and mitigation of urban lifeline systems. ... Senior undergraduate and graduate students will also benefit from this excellent reference material."—Lessandro Estelito O. Garciano, De La Salle University, Manila, PhilippinesTable of ContentsSection I General Remarks of Lifeline Services. Water Pipeline Systems. Sewerage System. Natural Gas Distribution System. Electric Power System. Telecommunication System. Section II Construction Technology of Lifeline Pipelines and Its Facilities. Construction Methods for Lifeline Systems. Water Pipeline Systems. Sewerage System. Natural Gas Distribution System. Electric Power System. Telecommunication System. Section III Maintenance Technologies of Lifelines. Water Pipeline Systems. Sewerage System. Natural Gas Distribution System. Electric Power System. Telecommunication System. Section IV Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Technologies of Lifelines. General. Water Supply Systems. Sewerage Systems. Natural Gas Distribution Systems. Electric Power System. Telecommunication System. Index.
£171.00
Taylor & Francis Inc HydroEnvironmental Analysis
Book SynopsisFocusing on fundamental principles, Hydro-Environmental Analysis: Freshwater Environments presents in-depth information about freshwater environments and how they are influenced by regulation. It provides a holistic approach, exploring the factors that impact water quality and quantity, and the regulations, policy and management methods that are necessary to maintain this vital resource. It offers a historical viewpoint as well as an overview and foundation of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics affecting the management of freshwater environments. The book concentrates on broad and general concepts, providing an interdisciplinary foundation. The author covers the methods of measurement and classification; chemical, physical, and biological characteristics; indicators of ecological health; and management and restoration. He also considers common indicators of environmental health; characteristics and operations of regulatory control structurTable of ContentsRivers and Streams. Introduction. Rivers and Streams, Characteristics. Regulated Rivers. Flows and Transport in Rivers: Measurement and Analysis. Selected Water Quality Processes in Rivers and Streams. Biota of Rivers and Streams, an Introduction. Measures of the Health of Rivers and Streams. Introduction to Stream Restoration. Lakes and Reservoirs. Introduction to Lakes and Reservoirs: Geomorphology and Classification. Those Dammed Lakes. Lakes and Reservoirs, Zones and Shapes. Lakes and Reservoirs, Light and Heat. Lakes and Reservoirs: Transport and Mixing Processes. Lakes and Reservoirs: Chemical and Water Quality Kinetic Characteristics and Processes. Biota of Lakes and Reservoirs. Lakes and Reservoirs: Lake Production, Succession and Eutrophication. Lakes and Reservoirs, Restoration and Management. Dam Tailwaters. Freshwater Wetlands, an Introduction.
£185.25
Apple Academic Press Inc. Multihazard Considerations in Civil
Book SynopsisThis book explains and presents the need for Multihazard Consideration (MH) in the management of civil infrastructure, what constitutes MH, and how to address MH in design and analysis. A generalized theory of MH will serve as the basis of the objective treatment of this volume. Use of MH in bridge management (inspection, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement) will serve as the basis for several examples, and numerous case studies will be presented throughout. Trade Review"This is a very much needed book in the field of infrastructure engineering. This is the first time that the topic of Multihazard considerations has been so thoroughly and clearly studied. This book will serve the engineering community in the years to come as it will be the basis for courses in civil engineering. It adds a new line of thinking to what we already think of as civil engineering."— Simos Gerasimidis, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA"Multihazard Considerations in Civil Infrastructure is a highly innovative book. It is a timely book given the increasing interest in multi-hazards. The book provides a strong and quantitative description of multihazard assessment and design. It is an excellent ‘go to’ resource for those readers looking to learn about multihazard analyses for their applications in civil infrastructure. The main strength of the book is the emphasis on multi-hazard analysis in the context of decision making which is where the rubber hits the road in the world of multihazards." — Jerome Lynch, University of Michigan, USA"This book will serve as a valuable resource and a handbook for those involved in monitoring and inspection of infrastructures. It is especially useful for engineers considering analysis of infrastructure systems in multihazard environments."—Journal of Civil Structural Health Monitoring, February 2017Table of ContentsIntroduction. Multihazards and Management Paradigms. Multihazards and Infrastructure Design Infrastructure Management and Multihazards in Practice. Implementation of MH Paradigm.
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