Handbook of solid waste management and waste minimization technologies /

This Handbook is an essential tool for plant managers, process engineers, environmental consultants, and site remediation specialists that focuses on practices for handling a broad range of industrial solid waste problems. In addition to equipment and process options, the author presents information...

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Main Author: Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, ©2003.
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Online Access:CONNECT
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Summary:This Handbook is an essential tool for plant managers, process engineers, environmental consultants, and site remediation specialists that focuses on practices for handling a broad range of industrial solid waste problems. In addition to equipment and process options, the author presents information on waste minimization practices that can be used in conjunction with or can provide alternatives to equipment and process investments. Environmental cost accounting measures and energy-efficient technologies are provided. Valuable information for those concerned with meeting government regulations and with the economic considerations (such as fines for violations and cost-effective methods) is presented in a practical manner. Included in the text are sidebar discussions, questions for thinking and discussion, recommended resources for the reader (including Web sites), and a comprehensive glossary. Two companion books by Cheremisnoff are available: Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Technologies, and Handbook of Air Pollution Control Technologies. - Covers leading edge technology and standard equipment for managing industrial solid waste problems - Valuable in meeting government regulations - Presents in-depth analysis of the financial impact of alternative technologies available.
Item Description:ScienceDirect eBook - Chemical Engineering pre-2007
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 477 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780750675079
0750675071
9780080507811
0080507816
128107750X
9781281077509
9786611077501
6611077502