Air Pollution Control A Design Approach

Name: Air Pollution Control A Design Approach
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ISBN: 9781577662181

ISBN-10: 1577662180

ISBN-13: 9781577662181

Edition: 3rd 2002

Authors: C. David Cooper, F. C. Alley

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List price: $94.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Waveland Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/1/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 739
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.442
Language: English

Preface to the Third Edition	p. xvii
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xix
An Overview	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Definitions and Types of Pollutants	p. 2
Pollutants of Global Concern	p. 6
Legislative and Regulatory Trends in the United States	p. 16
The Ideal Gas Law and Concentration Measurements in Gases	p. 29
Other Applications of the Ideal Gas Law	p. 33
Gas Flow Measurement	p. 36
Causes, Sources, and Effects	p. 45
National Air Quality Trends	p. 58
Problems	p. 63
References	p. 67
What Is Process Design?	p. 71
Introduction	p. 71
General Design Considerations	p. 73
Engineering Economics	p. 83
Control Equipment Cost Estimation	p. 89
Preliminary Fixed Capital Cost Estimates for Pollution Control Projects	p. 92
Annual Operating Cost Estimates	p. 94
Problems	p. 95
References	p. 98
Particulate Matter	p. 99
Introduction	p. 99
Characteristics of Particles	p. 99
Particulate Behavior in Fluids	p. 108
Overview of Particulate Control Equipment	p. 117
Problems	p. 120
References	p. 122
Cyclones	p. 123
Introduction	p. 123
Theory	p. 126
Design Considerations	p. 129
Costs	p. 140
Problems	p. 143
References	p. 146
Electrostatic Precipitators	p. 147
Introduction	p. 147
Theory	p. 149
Design Considerations	p. 154
Costs	p. 169
Problems	p. 171
References	p. 174
Fabric Filters	p. 177
Introduction	p. 177
Theory	p. 178
Design Considerations	p. 184
Costs	p. 200
Problems	p. 203
References	p. 207
Particulate Scrubbers	p. 209
Introduction	p. 209
Theory and Design Considerations	p. 217
Other Considerations	p. 228
Costs	p. 234
Problems	p. 235
References	p. 237
Auxiliary Equipment: Hoods, Ducts, Fans, and Coolers	p. 239
Introduction	p. 239
Hoods	p. 239
Ducts	p. 243
Fans	p. 254
Cooling Hot Airstreams	p. 271
Costs	p. 277
Problems	p. 288
References	p. 289
A Particulate Control Problem	p. 291
Introduction	p. 291
Problem Statement	p. 292
Options for Final Control	p. 293
Major Items of Equipment	p. 295
Summary	p. 303
References	p. 305
Propertives of Gases and Vapors	p. 307
Introduction	p. 307
Vapor Pressure	p. 308
Diffusivities	p. 311
Gas-Liquid and Gas-Solid Equilibria	p. 312
Chemical Reactions	p. 314
Problems	p. 319
References	p. 320
VOC Incinerators	p. 321
Introduction	p. 321
Theory	p. 323
Design Considerations	p. 335
Costs	p. 352
Problems	p. 355
References	p. 358
Gas Adsorption	p. 361
Introduction	p. 361
Adsorption Theory	p. 363
Physical Properties of Adsorbents	p. 368
Fixed-Bed Adsorption Systems	p. 370
Design of Fixed-Bed Carbon Adsorption Systems	p. 377
Economics of Fixed-Bed Adsorption Systems	p. 383
Fluidized-Bed Adsorbers	p. 387
Problems	p. 389
References	p. 391
Gas Absorption	p. 393
Introduction	p. 393
Absorption Tower Design	p. 394
Estimating the Cost of Absorption Towers	p. 419
Stripping Operations	p. 423
Problems	p. 424
References	p. 427
Biological Control of VOCs and Odors	p. 429
Introduction	p. 429
Theory and Descriptive Information	p. 432
Key Considerations in the Design and Operation of Biofilters	p. 442
Problems	p. 455
References	p. 457
Control of Sulfur Oxides	p. 459
Introduction	p. 459
Overview of Control Strategies	p. 460
Limestone Scrubbing	p. 473
Costs	p. 487
Problems	p. 490
References	p. 491
Control of Nitrogen Oxides	p. 493
Introduction	p. 493
Chemistry of NO[subscript x] Formation	p. 496
NO[subscript x] Control: Stationary Sources	p. 507
Costs	p. 516
Problems	p. 517
References	p. 518
A Vapor Control Problem	p. 521
Introduction	p. 521
Problem Statement	p. 521
Selecting a Design Flow Rate	p. 528
Carbon Adsorption System	p. 530
Thermal Incineration System	p. 530
Catalytic Incineration System	p. 531
Biofilter System	p. 531
Summary	p. 532
Mobile Sources: An Overview	p. 533
Introduction	p. 533
Magnitude of the Problem	p. 535
Characteristics of Engines in Mobile Sources	p. 540
Vehicle Emissions and Emission Controls	p. 547
Other Measures for Control of Air Pollution from Vehicles	p. 561
Problems	p. 565
References	p. 567
Air Pollution and Meteorology	p. 569
Introduction	p. 569
General Atmospheric Circulation Patterns	p. 570
Local Circulation Effects	p. 577
Atmospheric Stability and Vertical Mixing	p. 578
Photochemistry and Smog	p. 588
Meteorology and Air Pollution	p. 601
Problems	p. 603
References	p. 604
Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling	p. 607
Introduction	p. 607
A Physical Explanation of Dispersion	p. 609
The Gaussian Model	p. 611
Tall Stacks and Plume Rise	p. 626
Computer Programs for Dispersion Modeling (Point Sources)	p. 637
Mobile Sources and Line Source Models	p. 638
Problems	p. 643
References	p. 646
Indoor Air Quality and Control	p. 649
Introduction	p. 649
Some Pollutants of Concern	p. 651
Source Control and Ventilation	p. 657
Material Balance Models for Indoor Air Quality	p. 660
Practical Solutions to IAQ Problems	p. 667
Case Studies	p. 670
Problems	p. 672
References	p. 673
Appendixes	p. 675
Conversion Factors	p. 676
Properties of Air and Other Materials	p. 679
Some Properties of a Gaussian Distribution	p. 696
Computer Programs	p. 700
Practice Problems (with solutions) in Air Quality for the P.E. Examination in Environmental Engineering	p. 706
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems	p. 722
Index	p. 727
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