With growing concerns over environmental issues and global energy consumption, there is increasing interest in nuclear power generation, despite its diminished role in the West over the last few decades. Many of those involved with nuclear power and environmental agencies see co…
This book describes fundamental upscaling aspects of single-phase/two-phase porous media flow for application in petroleum and environmental engineering. Many standard texts have been written about this subject. What distinguishes this work from other available books is that it …
"This book discusses new and innovative trends and techniques in the removal of toxic and or refractory pollutants through various environmental biotechnological processes from wastewater, both at the laboratory and industrial scale. It focuses primarily on environmentally-frien…
Principles of Spinning: Fibres and Blow Room Cotton Processing begins by giving basic information about the various types of fibres (natural or artificial) used as raw materials in textile manufacture, for fibre-to-yarn conversion. This information includes essential and desirab…
"Waste can be defined as something no longer wanted, something destroyed, broken, or damaged beyond repair and therefore disposed of or simply thrown away because it is no longer functional, needed, or wanted. However, the focus of this book turns to the question: is waste alway…
Offering practical treatment strategies for CO2 emission generated from various energy-related sources, CO2 Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration Strategies emphasizes carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) with special focus on methods for each component of the…
"This is an orientation book which contains various approaches proposed by researchers to integrate different power cycles based on different energy sources. It is useful for beginners and advanced researchers to understand and formulate the effective integration of different en…
"It is aimed at professionals, graduate students, researchers in civil, sanitary, chemical, environmental engineering and materials science"--
"The Price of Climate Change: Sustainable Financial Mechanisms presents a summary of the effects of global warming with specific emphasis on what these phenomena will cost and the price we must pay for trying to mitigate these processes. Some of these mitigation strategies inclu…
"This book examines the rare earth elements (REEs), materials, and metals that are critical to modern life. The Science of Rare Earth Elements: Concepts and Applications defines these elements, their history, properties, and current and potential future applications across a wid…
by Smedt, Florimond de, Zijl, Wouter
fromCRC focus series
This monograph is a practical guide to groundwater flow theory intended to serve students and practitioners by bridging the gap between basic hydrogeology and groundwater modeling. It synthesizes the mathematics of groundwater flow and provides information in an easily-accessibl…
This informative volume provides comprehensive knowledge on various aspects of wastewater resource management from the point of process sustainability and resource recovery. This authoritative compendium is crucial for developing resource-efficient and sustainable wastewater tre…
"This book addresses electro-fermentation for biofuel production and to generate high-value chemicals and biofuels using organic wastes. It covers the use of microbial biofilm and algae-based bioelectrochemical systems (BES) for bioremediation and co-generation of valuable chemi…
This book highlights microgrids as integrating platforms for distributed generation units, energy storages and local loads, with an emphasis on system performance via innovative approaches. It explains the smart power system concept, transmission, distribution, and utilization, …
"With an increased demand for wastewater reuse, groundwater recharge with treated wastewater has been practiced across the globe. As a result, groundwater quality deteriorates by emerging micropollutants from various anthropogenic origins, including untreated wastewater, seepage…
"Paradigm Shift in E-waste Management: Vision for Future addresses the challenges in management of electronic wastes in various forms. This book describes resource efficient and circular e-waste management processes including valorization amalgamating the sustainable benefits of…
"Conversion of waste into value-added products such as energy transforms a potential environmental problem into a sustainable solution. This book focuses on the conversion of waste from various sources for use in energy production and storage applications. It provides state-of-t…
Exploring Modeling with Data and Differential Equations Using R provides a unique introduction to differential equations with applications to the biological and other natural sciences. Additionally, model parameterization and simulation of stochastic differential equations are e…
"The greatest challenge facing humanity today is the transition to a more sustainable energy infrastructure while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One of the solutions rising to the fore is the potential to rapidly build-out carbon sequestration, which involves the removal of …
