L. Harms – Handbook of Chlorination and Alternative Disinfectants (5th edition)

Автор: L. Harms
Название книги: Handbook of Chlorination and Alternative Disinfectants (5th edition)
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Биологические науки
Страницы: 1105
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

New edition covers the latest practices, regulations, and alternative disinfectants
Since the publication of the Fourth Edition of White's Handbook of Chlorination and Alternative Disinfectants more than ten years ago, the water industry has made substantial advances in their understanding and application of chlorine, hypochlorite, and alternative disinfectants for water and wastewater treatment. This Fifth Edition, with its extensive updates and revisions, reflects the current state of the science as well as the latest practices.

Balancing theory with practice, the Fifth Edition covers such important topics as:

Advances in the use of UV and ozone as disinfectants
Alternative disinfectants such as chlorine dioxide, iodine, and bromine-related products
Advanced oxidation processes for drinking water and wastewater treatment
New developments and information for the production and handling of chlorine
Latest regulations governing the use of different disinfectants
For each disinfectant, the book explains its chemistry, effectiveness, dosing, equipment, and system design requirements. Moreover, the advantages and disadvantages of each disinfectant are clearly set forth. References at the end of each chapter guide readers to the primary literature for further investigation.

Authored and reviewed by leading experts in the field of water and wastewater treatment, this Fifth Edition remains an ideal reference for utilities, regulators, engineers, and plant operators who need current information on the disinfection of potable water, wastewater, industrial water, and swimming pools.

Over the years, the science and practice of disinfection has provided innumerable
health benefi ts, although the general public is unaware of many of them.
With the recognition of infectious organisms such as Cryptosporidium in our
raw water supplies, along with the detrimental chronic health effects associated
with disinfection by – products, it is critical to balance the extent of their
inactivation with the concentrations of disinfection by – products. Many water
and wastewater utilities are implementing the use of multiple disinfectants in
order to optimize the results while minimizing unwanted side effects.
The four previous editions of this handbook have proven to be a valuable
resource to countless utilities, regulators, engineers, and operators for information
on disinfection of potable water, wastewater, industrial water, and
swimming pools. George Clifford White ’ s efforts in compiling these editions
are invaluable; and much of the information he has gathered is included in
this current edition; some of it is retained solely to provide a historical
perspective.
Since the publication of the fourth edition, the water industry has gained a
substantial amount of experience with chlorine, hypochlorite, and alternative
disinfectants through research, development, and regulation. Consequently,
this handbook has been extensively revised and updated to refl ect the most
current understanding and practices. The reader will fi nd substantial and
important information not only on chlorination but also on alternative disinfectants
such as ozone, chlorine dioxide, bromine – related products, and ultraviolet
light. In addition, the global focus on reuse to address the issue of water
scarcity has elevated the use of advanced oxidation practices, and that chapter
has therefore been updated to refl ect today ’ s environment.
Each chapter has been prepared by experts and reviewed by their peers in
an effort to impart accurate, complete, and current knowledge on the subject
being discussed. Black & Veatch considers it a privilege to present this updated
resource on chlorination and alternative disinfectants for the water and wastewater
industries.
It is our intention that this handbook continue to be the disinfection reference
of choice for designers, operator, engineers, students, and regulators