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This book details the technologies used in water and wastewater management today, including standard practice and state of the art. Its main focus is on the mechanics of processes to treat water or wastewater. ... Read more

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Good organization, poor mathematics
This book is better organized than most other texts in this field. The selection of topics is generally good. Coverage of many topics is quite satisfactory. Ion exchange and membrane processes, however, are notexplained well.

While descriptive subjects (e.g.microbiology,diseases,etc) and those subjects that do not require advanced mathematicsare well explained, there are some serious blunders in the coverage of moremathematical topics.

For example, the author employs mathematicallanguage and notation in trying to "prove" or "derive"certain equations in Chapter 10 (pp. 255 to 261). The mathematics used,however, is sloppy and therefore the presentation is more confusing thanconvincing. The analysis covering Equations 10.37 to 10.40 shows that theauthor does not have an understanding of the substantial (material)derivative of fluid mechanics and transport phenomona.

There are someserious mistakes in the treatment of fixed bed adsorber systems(pp.490-498). For example, equations 15.51 and 15.65 are incorrect. Thereis also a mistake in Equation 15.57. There are other more fundamentalmistakes. The author seems confused here. I advise readers to consult Weberor Benefield et al. to study this subject.

Despite the above criticism,this book's treatment of many topics is more comprehensive and satisfactorythan that of many a textbook in this field. It is a valuable and wellcomeaddition to the textbook literature. In preparing the second edition,however, the author should have the chapter on mass balances and reactionkinetics completely rewritten (possibly by someone from the chemicalengineering faculty).

Good organization, poor mathematics
This book is better organized than most other texts in this field. The selection of topics is generally good. Coverage of many topics is quite satisfactory. Ion exchange and membrane processes, however, are notexplained well.

While descriptive subjects (e.g.microbiology,diseases,etc) and those subjects that do not require advanced mathematicsare well explained, there are some serious blunders in the coverage of moremathematical topics.

For example, the author employs mathematicallanguage and notation in trying to "prove" or "derive"certain equations in Chapter 10 (pp. 255 to 261). The mathematics used,however, is sloppy and therefore the presentation is more confusing thanconvincing. The analysis covering Equations 10.37 to 10.40 shows that theauthor does not have an understanding of the substantial (material)derivative of fluid mechanics and transport phenomona.

There are someserious mistakes in the treatment of fixed bed adsorber systems(pp.490-498). For example, equations 15.51 and 15.65 are incorrect. Thereis also a mistake in Equation 15.57. There are other more fundamentalmistakes. The author seems confused here. I advise readers to consult Weberor Benefield et al. to study this subject.

Despite the above criticism,this book's treatment of many topics is more comprehensive and satisfactorythan that of many a textbook in this field. It is a valuable and wellcomeaddition to the textbook literature. In preparing the second edition,however, the author should have the chapter on mass balances and reactionkinetics completely rewritten (possibly by someone from the chemicalengineering faculty).

Very practical book of reference and good basic theory
A very easy to consult reference book. In most cases in water andwastewater engineering, the book will help you to give you the rightdirection in solving an engineering problem. As a basic book very good inuse.

Easy to understand without neglecting theory
Droste provides a very good overview with good description of the theoretical background. I find this book most helpful for more unusual problems in (water and) wastewater treatment. Very good value: covers almost everything you need to know in one book. ... Read more

Product Description
This latest studybook will help wastewater collection system operators expand their knowledge of their chosen field and assist them in preparing for certification examinations. Questions presented cover the following broad general categories – background knowledge, support systems, operation and maintenance, supervision and management, safety procedures, design and construction, electrical pumps and motors, and mathematics. Because of the importance of good mathematical skills to passing certification examinations, detailed solution sets are provided for the mathematical problems. All numerical problems are presented in both English and metric units. Includes a comprehensive glossary and reference list. Spiral bound. ... Read more

Book Description
FROM THE PREFACE In the years since the first edition, I have continued to consider ways in which the texts could be improved. In this regard, I researched several topics including how people learn (learning styles, etc.), how the brain functions in storing and retrieving information, and the fundamentals of memory systems. Many of the changes incorporated in this second edition are a result of this research. The changes were field-tested during a three-year period in which I taught a water and wastewater mathematics course for Palomar Community College, San Marcos, California. · All the fundamental math concepts and skills needed for daily water/wastewater treatment plant operations. This first volume, "Basic Math Concepts for Water and Wastewater Plant Operators," provides a thorough review of the necessary mathematical concepts and skills encountered in the daily operations of a water and wastewater treatment plant. Each chapter begins with a skills check to allow the student to determine whether or not a review of the topic is needed. Practice problems illustrate the concepts presented in each section. ... Read more

Book Description
Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators provides a detailed and self-contained overview of the mathematics required by all plant operators, regardless of their level of licensure and experience. This single-volume text is a step-by-step training manual of math basics and advanced operator concepts and real-world problems.The text discusses applied math concepts for pumping and filtration, as well as concepts specific to wastewater, such as biosolid digestion, dewatering, and disposal. The book concludes with a comprehensive workbook section containing more than 1,700 practical math problems that illustrate typical questions from the State licensure examinations.The author has written Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators in straightforward, non-technical language. While the book is accessible to operators with little or no experience in plant operations, it is also valuable for those practitioners at the highest level of licensure. The book provides readers with a definitive understanding of and skill in performing the applied water/wastewater calculations essential for a successful career. ... Read more

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In a simple, straightforward manner, this book presents most of the major process units for wastewater treatment, addressing what the unit is and how it basically works. Along with that it provides some of the math problems associated with each unit. Each math problem, presented in English units, is usually followed by a nearly identical problem in metric units. It also presents new concepts, such as information on process microbiology, in a comfortable language so the reader can concentrate on the subject matter instead of the language used to present it. Simplified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations provides comprehensive and technically accurate wastewater information in a clear and concise manner. The related workbook provides readers with a place to write in answers and work out problem solutions. ... Read more

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Great Introduction For Wastewater Treatment Operations
This book provides a superb, easy to understand description of thestep-by-step process of wastewater plants.The author clearly wrote thisbook for someone beginning in the field of environmental engineering (suchas myself). All of today's main processes are discussed with examples anddetailed sketches which allow you to really understand the operationswithout being lost in lots of high tech terminology. Chemical reactions arealso explained very clearly so you can understand the reactions withoutbeing a PhD in chemistry.I highly recommend this book for envionmentalengineering students and new engineers in the wastewater industry. ... Read more

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This book encourages and demonstrates an innovative approach to the design and operation of urban wastewater systems: integrated modelling and control. Consideration of sewer system, wastewater treatment plant and receiving water body as a single system (rather than as three moderately independent units as before) opens up new types of analyses and new control algorithms for urban wastewater systems.
After a comprehensive review of the literature of various fields including processes affecting water flow and quality in urban wastewater systems and their description by different types of models, this book also introduces some of the fundamental concepts of the operation of such systems. It discusses conventional as well as innovative control approaches - ranging from control by simple set-points to elaborate hierarchical control concepts taking into account the water flow and the quality of sewer systems, treatment plants and receiving water body. Thus it will enable the researcher as well as the practising engineer to analyse and to implement various types of control for a particular case study site. In order to illustrate the concepts developed, a detailed simulation study, covering the complete urban wastewater system, is presented. The conclusions drawn demonstrate that the application of innovative control concepts can lead to improved performance of wastewater systems.
In addition, a comprehensive survey of mathematical optimisation methods is presented. This book can assist the practising engineer and the student to gain knowledge of all aspects of wastewater systems. To the researcher, this book provides a thorough survey of existing simulation and control concepts and inspiration for further work. ... Read more

Book Description
A teaching and reference tool for educating analysts in water and wastewater laboratories in the skills and techniques of the bench chemist. Includes: analytical standards and reagents; analytical and toploading balances; laboratory ware; volumetric devices and use in measurement; temperature measurement; preparation of solutions and dilutions; calibrations; test procedures; calculation and reporting results and controlling the test procedure. Written for WEF by Roy-Keith Smith. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Great reference
I don't know what the other review is talking about.This book is very good in giving you basic information for someone working in a water or wastewater lab.I First looked at this book when I had a job working in a wastewater lab.I have to say that almost all of this book pertained to my job.

If anyone is going for a job interview for a laboratory technician, I would suggest looking this book over.It tells you how to figure out Molarity vs. Normality, accuracy vs. Precision, common glassware used, how its used, and why its used.These are common questions that come up during interviews.

I have a copy of this book at my desk for reference.

Another great reference book is the Pentone handbook (to bad they don't make it anymore).

my Mustache is the Largest
I do not know what this is doing on Amazon.com the correct usage for this is toilet paper. ... Read more

Book Description
Managing wastewater is a necessary task for small businesses and production facilities, as well as for large industrial firms. Industrial Wastewater Treatment: A Guidebook presents an approach to successful selection, development, implementation, and operation of industrial wastewater treatment systems for facilities of all sizes. It explains how to determine various properties about wastewater, including how it is generated, what its constituents are, whether it meets regulatory requirements, and whether or not it can be recycled. It describes methodologies for developing and maintaining a suitable treatment program, determined by the type of company under consideration. Examples of treatment systems which have been installed in various types of businesses over the past several years are presented in a manner that clearly illustrates successful treatment methods. ... Read more

Book Description
This concise introduction to the fundamentals of biological treatment of wastewater describes how to model and integrate biological steps into industrial processes.

The book first covers the chemical, physical and biological basics, including wastewater characteristics, microbial metabolism, determining stoichiometric equations for catabolism and anabolism, measurements of mass transfer and respiration rates and the aerobic treatment of wastewater loaded with dissolved organics. It the moves on to deal with such applications and technologies as nitrogen and phosphorus removal, membrane technology, the assessment and selection of aeration systems, simple models for biofilm reactors and the modeling of activated sludge processes. A final section looks at the processing of water and the treatment of wastewater integrated into the production process.

Essential reading for chemists, engineers, microbiologists, environmental officers, agencies and consultants, in both academia and industry. ... Read more

Book Description
This book is not only a reference for researchers but also a basis for practising engineers. It can be used as a text book for graduate students, although it has the characteristics of a reference book. It addresses mainly the sewer hydraulician who has to tackle many a problem in daily life, and who will not always find an appropriate solution. Each chapter is introduced with a summary to outline the contents. To illustrate application of the theory, examples are presented to explain the computational procedures. Further, to relate present knowledge to the history of hydraulics, some key dates on noteworthy hydraulicians are quoted. A historical note on the development of wastewater hydraulics is also added. References are given at the end of each chapter, and they are often helpful starting points for further reading. Each notation is defined when introduced, and listed alphabetically at the end of each chapter. ... Read more

Book Description
Data and software are the two most important tools for developing GIS applications. GIS Tools for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems presents a step-by-step approach covering GIS application case studies, examples, and costs associated with hardware, software, data conversion, and implementation. It addresses a broad range of GIS issues, from basic definitions to specific applications, teaching how to utilize GIS tools and implement them in a practical and cost-effective manner in the fields of water, wastewater, and stormwater management. Written in textbook format with stylistic focus on the inductive presentation of examples before principles, this book provides state-of-the-art information about the tools required to develop GIS applications for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. This book is geared for any professional involved in the management and operation of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, as well as civil and environmental project engineers and project managers. With a substantial amount of pictures, diagrams, graphs, and illustrations, this book is also suitable for use in the classroom. Each chapter begins with learning objectives, and ends with a chapter summary and practice problems that can be used as assignments for the student. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Book Review by John Lucey, Exec Vice President, USFilter
The back cover of the book has the following book review statement from John Lucey, Executive Vice President & General Manager, USFilter Engineering & Construction.

This book is a "must read" for anyone involved in implementing a GIS for a water or wastewater utility. Being the first published reference book on this topic, it would be a valuable addition to your reference library. I like the "cookbook" style of the book which is quite appropriate for utility professionals.The book is filled with numerous examples of GIS applications in the water industry that are bothcurrent and practical.The extensive listings of GIS data, software, and the Internet resources will help you to build the right kind of GIS for your system.

John Lucey, P.E.
Executive Vice President & General Manager, USFilter Engineering & Construction
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Excellent GIS book
Arguably, this is the best introductory GIS and water, wastewater, stormwater book around. The material is very readable and well organized, making the book an excellent foundation for additional detailed study. The selection and organization of topics, style of presentation, emphasis and writing are excellent. Examples to reinforce concepts are also provided. For example, GIS data and software examples are presented before their applications and GIS case studies are presented before the methods are explained.

This book provides a wealth of information and resources. In addition to the examples and practical case studies, the book also provides links to web sites that offer articles, tutorials and more samples, as well as organizations that have an interest in all aspects of the GIS and water resources and water distribution networks. The book also includes an introduction to Internet GIS, GeoSpatial database tools for water resources, integration of hydrologic and hydraulic models with GIS, and several other resources. For anyone who wants a solid introduction to these topics, these chapters are a must read.

This book provides exhaustive coverage of everything you need to know in order to master the GIS applications for water related fields. The book is designed for readers of all levels from experienced GIS users to those with little or no GIS experience. It does so by providing beginners with basic underlying GIS topics, while at the same time offering experienced GIS developers detailed and exhaustive coverage of the GIS tools for water, wastewater and stormwater systems.

By simply flipping through the pages of this book, it becomes evident that an enormous amount of time and effort went into it. It offers the same high quality and detailed coverage that you would find in most college level academic books. In fact, this book is written using the recommendations of the Accreditation of the American Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) and ASCE's Excellence in Civil Engineering program.

The book is so diverse to cover many topics and yet all written comprehensively for each topics. You get real-world experience with the tools and case studies presented in this book, such that you might use in a job somewhere.

I recommend this book to any water professional or civil engineer that deals with everyday GIS. An excellent job of expository writing and worth every nickel you pay for it.

Chapter List
Chapter 1. GIS Basics
Chapter 2. GIS Development Software
Chapter 3. GIS Applications Software
Chapter 4. GIS Data
Chapter 5. Internet GIS
Chapter 6. GIS Database Design
Chapter 7. Modeling Integration
Chapter 8. Water System Applications
Chapter 9. Wastewater System Applications
Chapter 10. Stormwater System Applications
Chapter 11. Case Studies
Chapter 12. GIS Resources
Appendix A. Acronyms
Appendix B. Glossary
Appendix C. Conversion Factors
Appendix D. Notations

References
Index

Abstract
GIS Tools for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems
By U.M.Shamsi

Abstract

Data and software are the two most important tools for developing GIS applications. GIS Tools for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems presents a step-by-step approach covering GIS application case studies, examples, and costs associated with hardware, software, data conversion, and implementation. It addresses a broad range of GIS issues, from basic definitions to specific applications, teaching how to utilize GIS tools and implement them in a practical and cost-effective manner in the fields of water, wastewater, and stormwater management. Written in textbook format with stylistic focus on the inductive presentation of examples before principles, this book provides state-of-the-art information about the tools required to develop GIS applications for water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. This book is geared for any professional involved in the management and operation of water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, as well as civil and environmental project engineers and project managers. With a substantial amount of pictures, diagrams, graphs, and illustrations, this book is also suitable for use in the classroom. Each chapter begins with learning objectives, and ends with a chapter summary and practice problems that can be used as assignments for the student. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

lumpy wasterwater math
this book has been very helpful in me understanding the math that is used in my job. I am getting ready for my Class 3 exam which is very difficult and this book has helped alot

Exactly what I was looking for.
This book contains all the math formulas needed for wastewater operations.It is presented in a very straight forward manner.This book is half formulas, half practice problems.And thats the only real way to learn math,by practicing the problems.If you buy this book, its my suggestion that you try to work the practice problems without looking back at the formula page.This will help you memorize them that much faster.

An excellent tutorial on math concepts
I am not a wastewater operator, but bought this book to help me learn basic mathematical concepts. What a treasure for anyone looking to know more about geometry, algebra, or using a calculator! In simple language with great examples and diagrams, the author explains how to calculate areas, volumes and other units of measure. I got a great refresher on basic algebra such as working with fractions, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. The author provides lots of examples and practices quizzes, with answers listed in the back of the book. The illustrations and examples are great for visual learners. Although the book is geared to water treatment operators, anyone wanting to learn more about math could benefit from this unique and well-written book.

Easy to understand, and easy on the eyes!Good value!
This well-written book makes the math involved in wastewater management seem simple! I really like the graphics and the friendly, relaxed writing style. There are many helpful tips in the book, like shortcuts for using calculators, that will really save time on the certification exam.The author has lots of teaching experience and it shows! ... Read more

Book Description
BNR is a fast-growing method of removing biological pollutants (bacteria, etc.) from wastewater. Experts from both the Water Environment Federation and the American Society of Civil Engineers have collaborated on this definitive work which is intended to be a practical manual for plant managers and operators who needed current information on BNR. ... Read more