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Other uniform titles: | Matthews, Robin A., 1952-
Vesilind, P. Aarne. Environmental engineering.
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ISBN: | 9780750672948 0750672943 9780080494777 0080494773 1281014524 9781281014528 9786611014520 6611014527
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Language / Script: | Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.
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Notes: | Revised edition of: Environmental engineering / P. Aarne Vesilind. 3rd ed. c1994. Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-470) and index. Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK). English. Print version record.
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Summary: | This book provides a comprehensive introduction to air, water, noise, and radioactive materials pollution and its control. Legal and regulatory principles and risk analysis are included in addition to engineering principles. The text presents the engineering principles governing the generation and control of air and water pollutants, solid and hazardous waste, and noise. Water quality and drinking water treatment are discussed, as well as the elements of risk analysis. Radioactive waste generation and treatment in relation to the nuclear fuel cycle, are discussed. The health and environmental effects of all these pollutants are discussed. An introduction to the Federal laws and regulations governing pollution is included. - This text embraces the latest thinking in environmental engineering - Includes updates in regulation and current pollution abatement technologies.
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Other form: | Print version: Weiner, Ruth F. Environmental engineering. 4th ed. Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, ©2003 0750672943 9780750672948
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