Edited by
Ruth Weiner, Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, Senior Member of the Technical Staff,
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM
Robin Matthews, Director of the Institute for Watershed Studies; Professor of Environmental Studies,
Western Washington University
Description
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.
Audience:
Environmental, civil, and mechanical engineering students; chemical engineering students; environmental chemistry & environmental science majors.
