Handbook of Public Water Systems
2nd Edition
Published on 9. April 2001
Book
Hardback
1152 pages
978-0-471-29211-1 (ISBN)
Description
Public water systems deliver high-quality water to the public. They also present a vast array of problems, from pollution monitoring and control to the fundamentals of hydraulics and pipe fitting.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 167 mm
Thickness: 68 mm
Weight
1697 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-29211-1 (9780471292111)
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HDR Engineering Inc.
Handbook of Public Water Systems
E-Book
02/2002
2nd Edition
Wiley
€249.99
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Previous edition
HDR Engineering Inc.
Handbook of Public Water Systems
Book
08/1997
2nd Edition
Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
€143.46
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HDR is an architectural, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. HDR has worked on projects in all 50 U.S. states and in 60 countries, including notable projects such as the Hoover Dam Bypass, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, and Roslin Institute building.
Content
Preface.
Criteria and Standards for Portable Water Quality.
Inorganic and Radionuclide Contaminants.
Organic Compounds in Drinking Water.
Microbiology of Drinking Water.
Water Chemistry.
Specific Contaminant Removal Methodologies.
Water System Planning.
Source Water Development.
Aeration and Air Stripping.
Coagulation and Flocculation.
Sedimentation and Other Clarification Processes.
Filtration.
Water Softening.
Iron and Manganese Removal.
Membrane Treatment.
Oxidation.
Activated Carbon Treatment.
Ion Exchange and Activated Alumina Sorption.
Disinfection.
Fluoridation and Defluroridation.
Distribution System Corrosion: Monitoring and Control.
Water Quality Control in Distribution Systems.
Residuals Management.
Chemical Storage and Feeding Systems.
Package Water Treatment Systems.
Plant Hydraulics.
Storage.
Distribution Systems.
Pumping Systems.
Energy Management for Water Treatment Facilities.
Electrical Design Considerations.
Economic and Financial Issues.
Appendix A: Financial Statistics Tables.
Appendix B: Periodic Table of the Elements.
Appendix C: Atomic Weight.
Appendix D: Metric Conversion Units.
Appendix E: Physical Properties of Water.
Appendix F: Compatibility of Various Chemicals.
Appendix G: Chemicals Used in Treatment of Water and Wastewater.
Index.
Criteria and Standards for Portable Water Quality.
Inorganic and Radionuclide Contaminants.
Organic Compounds in Drinking Water.
Microbiology of Drinking Water.
Water Chemistry.
Specific Contaminant Removal Methodologies.
Water System Planning.
Source Water Development.
Aeration and Air Stripping.
Coagulation and Flocculation.
Sedimentation and Other Clarification Processes.
Filtration.
Water Softening.
Iron and Manganese Removal.
Membrane Treatment.
Oxidation.
Activated Carbon Treatment.
Ion Exchange and Activated Alumina Sorption.
Disinfection.
Fluoridation and Defluroridation.
Distribution System Corrosion: Monitoring and Control.
Water Quality Control in Distribution Systems.
Residuals Management.
Chemical Storage and Feeding Systems.
Package Water Treatment Systems.
Plant Hydraulics.
Storage.
Distribution Systems.
Pumping Systems.
Energy Management for Water Treatment Facilities.
Electrical Design Considerations.
Economic and Financial Issues.
Appendix A: Financial Statistics Tables.
Appendix B: Periodic Table of the Elements.
Appendix C: Atomic Weight.
Appendix D: Metric Conversion Units.
Appendix E: Physical Properties of Water.
Appendix F: Compatibility of Various Chemicals.
Appendix G: Chemicals Used in Treatment of Water and Wastewater.
Index.