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Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control

  • 3rd Edition - January 9, 2006
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Martin B. B. Hocking
  • Language: English

The Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control, Third Edition provides a detailed review of the chemistry and operating conditions of many of the present large-… Read more

Description

The Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control, Third Edition provides a detailed review of the chemistry and operating conditions of many of the present large-scale chemical processes important to our economy and high standards of living. The processes that could lead to emissions affecting our air, soil, and water are considered, together with ways in which it may be possible to reduce or eliminate these pollutants. Focusing on cleaner production concepts without neglecting 'end of pipe' measures. With an increase in the awareness of corporate and social responsibility among business and industry leaders, the pressure to reduce harmful emissions and the desire to increase efficiencies and energy utilization, this book provides an essential resource. Suitable for researchers, practitioners and postgraduate students in the fields of chemical and biochemical engineering and environmental science, as well as government monitoring and regulatory agencies and industry leaders who want to stay one step ahead, this book will be a valuable addition to any library.

Key features

  • Integrated treatment of chemical technology with emission control chemistry
  • Introductory outline of the causes and effects of air and water pollution chemistry
  • Outline of the operating features and efficiency of basic emission control devices
  • Historical background of developments in industrial chemistry to 2004 in a single volume
  • Organized for easy access to chemical technology, new developments, or emission control details
  • Referenced to current additional sources of information in each area covered
  • Review questions provide working experience with the material provided

Readership

Researchers, practitioners and postgraduate students in the fields of chemical and biochemical engineering, environmental science, government monitoring and regulatory affairs

Table of contents

1. Background and Technical Aspects

2. Air Quality Measurement and Effects of Pollution

3. Air Pollution Control Priorities and Methods

4. Water Quality Measurement

5. Raw Water Processing and Waste Water Treatment

6. Natural and Derived Sodium and Potassium Salts

7. Industrial Bases by Chemical Routes

8. Electrolytic Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorine and Related Commodities

9. Sulfur and Sulfuric Acid

10. Phosphorus and Phosphoric Acid

11. Ammonia, Nitric Acid and their Derivatives

12. Aluminum and Compounds

13. Ore Enrichment and Smelting of Copper

14. Production of Iron and Steel

15. Production of Pulp and Paper

16. Fermentation and Other Microbiological Processes

17. Petroleum Production and Transport

18. Petroleum Refining

19. Petrochemicals

20. Condensation (Step-Growth) Polymer Theory

21. Commercial Polycondensation (Step-Growth) Polymers

22. Addition (Chain Reaction) Polymer Theory

23. Commercial Addition (Vinyl-type) Polymers

Appendices

1. [Bibliographic] Information Related to Soil Pollution Topics

2. Relevant Technical Web Sites by Topic

3. Constants, SI Units and Multiples and Formulas

4. Conversion Factors, Viscosity Data

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 9, 2006
  • Language: English

About the author

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Martin B. B. Hocking

Martin Hocking is currently a professor of chemistry at the University of Victoria, which has an active association with industry in its highly-rated Cooperative Education Program. Formerly he worked for eight years with Dow Chemical of Canada in research, process development, and emission control areas. Professor Hocking has published more than 70 papers and holds nine Canadian and American patentsin the fields of monomers, process chemistry, and medicine.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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