Introduction to Potable Water Treatment Processes

by Parsons, Simon; Jefferson, Bruce

• ISBN13: 9781405127967
• ISBN10: 1405127961
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-26
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The availability of a reliable supply of water is one of the most important determinants of human health, with the supply of clean drinking water being a multibillion dollar industry in the developed world and a key concern for less developed countries. Introduction to Potable Water Treatment Processes illustrates the link between raw water quality and treatment process selection and performance. Individual chapters concentrate on specific water treatment processes, detailing the chemical and engineering principles behind the process, and further illustrating process implementation by the use of process flow diagrams, photographs and case studies. The final three chapters look specifically at the removal of organic and inorganic contaminants and at the treatment and disposal of sludge. With introductory chapters covering both UK/European legislation and WHO guidance, and a general introduction to process flow diagrams, Introduction to Potable Water Treatment Processes is essential reading for anyone operating or managing a water treatment process, or carrying out research on water treatment processes. Also available from Blackwell Publishing Environmental Chemistry at a Glance I Pulford and H Flowers Softback (1405135328), ca. 128 pages An Introduction to Environmental Chemistry Second Edition JE Andrews, P Brimblecombe, TD Jickells, PS Liss and BJ Reid Paperback (0632059052), 320 pages Natural Resources Engineering E Tollner Hardback (0813818478), 512 pages

Author Biography

Simon Parsons and Bruce Jefferson are Reader and Senior Research Fellow respectively in the School of Water Sciences, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, UK

Table of Contents

Water Quality Regulations

Introduction

Water Quality Regulations

Common Contaminants

References

Water Sources and Demand

Introduction

Water Cycle

Water Sources

Water Demand

References

Coagulation and Flocculation

Introduction

Process Science

Coagulation

Flocculation

Applications

Test Methods

References

Clarification Processes

Introduction

Process Science

Technology Options

Applications

References

Dissolved Air Flotation

Introduction

Process Science

Technology Options

Applications

References

Filtration Processes

Introduction

Process Science

Technology Options

Applications

References

Membrane Processes

Introduction

Process Sciences

Membrane Integrity

Process Description

References

Adsorption Processes

Introduction

Process Science

Activated Carbon

Applications

Adsorbers

Ozone/Gac

References

Disinfection

Introduction

Process Science

Chlorine

Chloramination

Ozone

Chlorine Dioxide

Ultraviolet Light

Disinfection By-Products

References

Organics Removal

Introduction

Disinfection By-Products

Micropollutants

Algae

Taste and Odour

References

Inorganics Removal

Introduction

Nitrate

Bromate

Arsenic

Iron and Manganese

Fluoride

Lead

References

Sludge Treatment and Disposal

Introduction

Sludge Characterisation

Sludge Treatment

Sludge Disposal

References

Index

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