Wastewater Sludge Processing
1. Auflage Juli 2006
368 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Kurzbeschreibung
Wastewater Sludge Processing provides a rational approach to characterizing wastewater sludge, a comprehensive comparison of sludge processing techniques and technologies, a guide to assist in the selection and design of sludge treatment facilities, and an introduction to innovative sludge treatment technologies.
Reap 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. Wastewater Sludge Processing brings together a wide body of knowledge from the field to examine how to effectively process sludge to reap its benefits, yet protect public health.
Presented in a format useful as both a reference for practicing environmental engineers and a textbook for graduatestudents, this book discusses unit operations used for processing sludge and the available methods for final disposition of the processed product. Topics discussed include sludge quantities and characteristics, thickening and dewatering, aerobicand anaerobic digestion, alkaline stabilization, composting, thermal drying and incineration, energy consumption, and the beneficial use of biosolids.
COMPREHENSIVE IN ITS COVERAGE, THE TEXT:
* Describes new and emerging technologies as well as international methods
* Compares different types of sludge processing methods
* Explains both municipal and industrial treatment technologies
Written by authors with decades of experience in the field, Wastewater Sludge Processing is an invaluable tool for anyone planning, designing, and implementing municipal wastewater sludge management projects.
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 40 CFR Part 503 Regulation.
Chapter 2. Sludge Quantities and Characteristics.
2.1 Types of Sludge.
2.2 Sludge Quantity.
2.3 Sludge Characteristics.
2.4 Mass Balance.
Chapter 3. Thickening and Dewatering.
3.1 Introduction.
3.2 Conditioning.
3.3 Thickening.
3.4 Dewatering.
Chapter 4. Aerobic Digestion.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Conventional Aerobic Digestion.
4.3 Process Variations.
Chapter 5. Anaerobic Digestion.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Environmental Factors.
5.3 Process Variations.
5.4 Process Design.
5.5 System Component Design.
5.6 Operational Considerations.
Chapter 6. Alkaline Stabilization.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Process Application.
6.3 Process Design.
6.4 Process Performance.
Chapter 7. Composting.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Process Description.
7.3 Theoretical Aspects of Composting.
7.4 New Technology in Composting.
7.5 Examples of Composting in Europe.
7.6 Examples of Composting in the United States.
Chapter 8. Thermal Drying and Incineration.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Thermal Drying.
8.3 Incineration.
Chapter 9. Comparison of Energy Consumption.
9.1 Introduction.
Chapter 10. Beneficial Use of Biosolids.
10.1 Introduction.
10.2 Requirements for Beneficial Use.
10.3 Land Application.
10.4 Beneficial Use of Biosolids in Russia.
A-1 Abbreviations for SI Units.
A-2 Abbreviations for U.S. Customary Units.
A-3 Conversion from SI Units to U.S. Customary Units.
A-4 Conversion from U.S. Customary Units to SI Units.
P. K. MATHAI is a senior project manager and Associate Fellow in environmental engineering with Jacobs Civil, Inc. in St. Louis, Missouri. He received a BS degree in civil engineering from University of Kerala, India, and an MS degree in environmental engineering from University of Dayton, Ohio. He has over thirty years of wide-ranging experience in environmental engineering and has been involved in the planning, design, and technical review of over sixty wastewater treatment plants and sludge processing facilities. He is a registered professional engineer in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Maryland.
