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Frank R. Spellman
The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations is the first thorough resource manual developed exclusively for water and wastewater plant operators.
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The Science of Fluid Mechanics: Concepts and Applications in Water and Wastewater Operations" examines the intricacies of hydrology and hydraulic systems within the context of water and wastewater management.
The Science of Land Subsidence explains the current science underpinning natural and human-caused land subsidence events and provides students and interested readers with sufficient background on the basics of geology…
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Concern for the environment and the impacts of pollution have brought about the need to shift from the use and reliance on hydrocarbons to energy-power sources that are pollution neutral…
Wastewater-based epidemiology is an emerging science that has proven to be a cost- and time-effective biomonitoring tool. This book provides a roadmap to detecting wastewater-borne pathogenic contaminants such as viruses…
This new edition of The Drinking Water Handbook is thoroughly revised and updated and includes a comprehensive discussion of "forever chemicals" as well as the herbicide Atrazine in drinking water…
Hailed on its first publication as a masterly account detailing a roadmap for compliance with workplace standards, regulations, and rules, Surviving an OSHA Audit: A Management Guide, Second Edition, is…
Fundamentals of Public Utilities Management provides practical information for constructing a roadmap for successful compliance with new and ever-changing regulatory frameworks, upgrading and maintenance, and general management of utilities operations.
Environmental Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing is a balanced and comprehensive guide to all aspects of hydraulic fracturing and covers all facets of the issue, including ongoing controversies about possible water…
The Science of Water Reuse explains how technology can sufficiently purify reclaimed water to potable water quality- even surpassing the cleanliness of the water available from conventional taps.
This book examines all types of waste and their impacts, and discusses the potential ways to mitigate them through recycling and reuse strategies.
The Science of Wind Power is designed to provide a fundamental understanding for wind technicians and students alike, essentially examining how to harness the wind to produce energy for transmission…
Hailed on its first publication as a masterly account written in a user-friendly style, the Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators, Third Edition is ideal for all…
Hailed on its first publication as a masterly account written in an engaging, highly readable, user-friendly style, the fully updated Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators: Wastewater…
To properly operate a waterworks or wastewater treatment plant and to pass the examination for a waterworks/wastewater operator’s license, it is necessary to know how to perform certain calculations
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What is required to make a workplace safe for employees and legally compliant with the Occupation Safety and Health Administration’s regulations? Building on the success of the first two editions…
The third edition of Environmental Science and Technology: Concepts and Applications is the first update since 2006. Designed for the student and the professional, this newly updated reference uses scientific…
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Industrial Hygiene Simplified is ideal for those needing a refresh on industrial hygiene concepts and practices they may not use regularly, as well as those practitioners preparing for the Certified…
The fifteenth volume of a new, well-received and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure, Emergency Services Protection and Homeland Security is an eye-opening account which discusses the challenges this industry…
The tenth of a new, well-received, and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure and homeland security, Communications Sector Protection and Homeland Security is an eye-opening account and an important reference…
In this thought-provoking title, the author stresses the need for more scientific study and less panic to truly understand climate change. Using science, Frank R. Spellman, PhD, will attempt to…
Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow describes a forward-looking solution to tackling various environmental issues related to water including dwindling ground water supplies and land subsidence. The lack of far thinking…
The Science of Electric Vehicles: Concepts and Applications presents the basic electrical principles, physics, chemistry, use of rare earth elements (REEs), batteries, charging, and operation of motor controllers of EVs.
The Science of Lithium provides a comprehensive survey of information on this highly sought-after element, including its chemistry, metallurgical properties, and industrial applications, as well as its drawbacks and environmental…
This entirely updated edition of The Handbook of Nature provides scientific answers to questions that arise when looking at the world around us. It examines how natural phenomena/disasters influence the…
Essentials of Environmental Engineering is designed for use in an introductory university undergrad course. This book introduces environmental engineering as a profession applying science and math theories to describe and…
Now regarded as an industry standard, this fourth edition has been updated throughout, and explains the material in easy-to-understand language. It also provides real-world case studies and operating scenarios, as…
Hailed on its first publication as a masterly account written in an engaging, highly readable, user-friendly style, the fully updated Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators: Basic…
Hailed on its first publication as a masterly account written in an engaging, highly readable, user-friendly style, the fully updated Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators: Water…
The Science of Ocean Pollution provides comprehensive coverage of the current situation regarding pollution in the world's oceans. It examines pollution runoff, plastics, oil spills, and other pollutants that float…
The Science of Carbon Sequestration and Capture examines the current scientific underpinnings of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and provides readers with sufficient background on the basics of geology, natural…
Latest Edition Explores Fresh, New Alternatives to Fossil Fuels
The Science of Renewable Energy, Second Edition takes a look at ways to produce sustainable and reliable energy sources and presents…
The financial services sector is critical to the economy and represents a vital component of our nation’s critical infrastructure. Financial Services Sector Protection and Homeland Security provides readers with an…
The thirteenth of a well-received and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure, Commercial Facilities Protection and Homeland Security is intended to help law enforcement, security specialists, managers, and anyone involved…
Dam Sector Protection and Homeland Security is a reference source that is designed to serve and advise U.S. project designers, engineers, managers, and others working in the dam infrastructure sector…
Government Facilities Protection and Homeland Security is designed to serve and advise project designers, engineers, security specialists, managers, building and grounds superintendents, and/or supervisors responsible for the nation’s government facilities…
Geology for Nongeologists introduces basic concepts in geology: how rocks, minerals, and fossils are classified, how wind, ice, and water have shaped the earth, how mountains are formed, and how…
Looks at the vulnerabilities and security of the nation’s water sources. This work addresses the need to incorporate security upgrades in existing facility systems and careful planning in various construction…
In Transportation Protection and Homeland Security, Frank Spellman-the author of over 100 books on safety, occupational health, and natural and environmental sciences-examines the state of our transportation protection readiness.
The ninth of a new, well-received, and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure and homeland security, Defense Industrial Base Protection and Homeland Security is an eye-opening account and an important…
This book introduces readers to the most important aspects of geography and how they affect us. It covers all areas of geography, from physical geography to climate and weather to…
The Handbook of Meteorology gives specialists and non-specialists alike a clear understanding of the way our weather functions. It is a comprehensive reference for any budding meteorologist or environmental professional…
Environmental professionals who look beyond their specialties and acquire knowledge in a variety of sciences not only make solving on-the-job problems easier for themselves, but they also increase their employment…
