Environmental Science and Management

by Mallick, Abhijit

• ISBN13: 9788130932101
• ISBN10: 8130932105
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-09-30
• Publisher: Mv Learning

Summary

This book is specially designed for B.E./B.Tech. students of all branches of engineering and technology. The book is highly informative on different aspects of the environment. Efforts have been made to explain the fundamental concepts in a simple but comprehensive manner so that students can use this book as a reference.

Topics include: Ecology, Atmosphere, Noise pollution, Ozone, Air pollution control, Metal and nuclear pollution, Sustainable development, Hardness of water, Biodiversity, Greenhouse effect, Solid waste management, Air pollution, Water pollution, Population and growth, Environmental management system.

The unique strength of this book is the scientific approach. Mathematical problems and model questions, including multiple-choice questions, short-answer-type questions and long-answer-type questions are provided in Appendix II of this book as exercise for students. The book also covers details of the ISO concept of environment management system or EMS, covering environmental audit, technology diffusion, LCA model and EIA.

Author Biography

Abhijit Mallick is an Associate Professor In the Department of Chemistry, Academy of Technology, affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology. He completed his B.Sc. Chemistry Honours from Ramkrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, affiliated to Calcutta University and obtained his postgraduate degrees from University Colleges of Science and Technology, Calcutta University, India. He earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has published several international papers and two textbooks entitled, Chemistry for Engineers and Principles of Physical Metallurgy. He is a member of the Institute of Engineers (India). His areas of Interest include Applied Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Pollution Control and Management.