{"product_id":"wastewater-sludge-processing-9780471700548","title":"Wastewater Sludge Processing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReap the benefits of sludge  The processing of wastewater sludge for use or disposal has been a continuing challenge for municipal agencies. Yet, whensludge is properly processed, the resulting nutrient-rich product--biosolids--can be a valuable resource for agriculture and other uses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"...the best-written, most comprehensive and well-illustrated text I have recently reviewed.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Hazardous Materials\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2007)  \u003cp\u003e\"An important addition to the literature in this specialized field.\" (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, December 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"…brings together a wide body of knowledge…useful as both a reference for practicing environmental engineers and a textbook for graduate students…\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of the American Water Resources Association\u003c\/i\u003e, August 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 40 CFR Part 503 Regulation, 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 General Provisions, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Land Application, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Surface Disposal, 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.4 Pathogen and Vector Attraction Reduction, 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.5 Incineration, 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Sludge Quantities and Characteristics 30\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Types of Sludge, 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.1 Primary Sludge, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.2 Secondary Sludge, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.3 Chemical Sludge, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.4 Other Wastewater Residuals, 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Sludge Quantity, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Primary Sludge, 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Secondary Sludge, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 Activated Sludge, 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Attached Growth System Sludge, 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5 Chemical Sludge, 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Sludge Characteristics, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Primary Sludge, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Activated Sludge, 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Physical and Biological Properties, 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Mass Balance, 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Thickening and Dewatering 60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction, 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Conditioning, 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Factors Affecting Conditioning, 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Chemical Conditioning, 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Other Conditioning Methods, 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Thickening, 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Gravity Thickening, 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Dissolved Air Flotation Thickening, 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Centrifugal Thickening, 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 Gravity Belt Thickening, 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 Rotary Drum Thickening, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Miscellaneous Thickening Methods, 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Dewatering, 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Centrifugal Dewatering, 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Belt Filter Press, 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Pressure Filter Press, 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.4 Drying Beds, 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.5 Other Dewatering Methods, 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Aerobic Digestion 136\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction, 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.1 Process Theory, 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Conventional Aerobic Digestion, 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Process Design Considerations, 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 System Design Considerations, 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Operational Considerations, 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Process Variations, 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 High-Purity Oxygen Digestion, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Low-Temperature Aerobic Digestion, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Dual Digestion, 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Mesophilic Aerobic Digestion, 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5 Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion, 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6 Technological Improvements, 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Anaerobic Digestion 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction, 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages, 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 Theory of Anaerobic Digestion, 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Environmental Factors, 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Solids and Hydraulic Retention Times, 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Temperature, 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 pH and Alkalinity, 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Toxic Materials, 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Process Variations, 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Low-Rate Digestion, 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 High-Rate Digestion, 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Thermophilic Digestion, 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Two-Stage Digestion, 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.5 Two-Phase Digestion, 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Process Design, 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Per Capita Basis, 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Solids Loading, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 Solids Retention Time, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4 Volatile Solids Reduction, 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.5 Gas Production, 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 System Component Design, 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 Tank Design, 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 Digester Covers, 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.3 Mixing, 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.4 Heating, 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.5 Gas Usage, 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Operational Considerations, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1 Reactor Performance, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2 Odor Control, 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.3 Supernatant, 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.4 Struvite, 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.5 Digester Cleaning, 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Alkaline Stabilization 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction, 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.1 Advantages and Disadvantages, 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.2 Process Theory, 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Process Application, 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Liquid Lime Stabilization, 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Dry Lime Stabilization, 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Advanced Alkaline Stabilization Technologies, 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Process Design, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Sludge Characteristics, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Contact Time and pH, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Lime Dosage, 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 Alkaline Material Storage, 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.5 Lime Feeding, 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.6 Liquid Lime Mixing, 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.7 Dry Lime Mixing, 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Process Performance, 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Odor Reduction, 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Pathogen reduction, 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Dewatering Characteristics, 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Composting 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction, 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Composting Process, 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 Composting Methods, 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Composting, 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.4 Zoological Characteristics of Compost, 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Process Description, 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 Factors Infl uencing Composting, 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Windrow Process, 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Aerated Static Pile Process, 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4 In-Vessel Process, 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.5 Design Considerations, 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Theoretical Aspects of Composting, 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 New Technology in Composting, 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Organic Content, 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Odor, 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3 Temperature and Moisture, 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.4 Composting Mixture, 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5 Composting Process Control, 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.6 pH, 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Examples of Composting in Europe, 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Examples of Composting in the United States, 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Thermal Drying and Incineration 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction, 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Thermal Drying, 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Methods of Thermal Drying, 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Design Considerations, 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Incineration, 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Methods of Incineration, 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Design Considerations, 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Comparison of Energy Consumption 304\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction, 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Anaerobic Digestion, 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Incineration, 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Composting, 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Comparison of Thermal Drying and Composting, 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusion, 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Beneficial Use of Biosolids 314\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction, 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Requirements for Beneficial Use, 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Pollutant Limits, 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Pathogen Reduction, 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Vector Attraction Reduction, 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4 Management Practices, 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5 Surface Disposal, 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Land Application, 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Site Evaluation and Selection, 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Design Application Rates, 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Application Methods, 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.4 Application to Dedicated Lands, 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.5 Conveyance and Storage of Biosolids, 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Beneficial Use of Biosolids in Russia, 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 Pathogens, 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 Heavy Metals, 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix Units of Measure 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1 Abbreviations for SI Units, 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.2 Abbreviations for U.S. Customary Units, 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.3 Conversion from SI Units to U.S. Customary Units, 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.4 Conversion from U.S. Customary Units to SI Units, 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402656096599,"sku":"9780471700548","price":90.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471700548.jpg?v=1730481137","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/wastewater-sludge-processing-9780471700548","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}