Theory and practice of water and wastewater treatment

This text provides coverage of the technologies used in water and wastewater management, including standard practice as well as state-of-the-art.

Both theory and design concepts are developed systematically, supported by comprehensive examples to illustrate all concepts.

Information is included on topics such as: anaerobic treatment technologies; Ct disinfection concepts; filter backwashing theory; and quality regulations and sludge land application guidelines.The book is organized by grouping technologies that depend on the same or similar principles with sections on applications of the new technologies in water and wastewater treatment.Theory is presented starting with a development from first principles, a fundamental mechanics analysis being applied to all technologies.

Applications of the theory are supported with examples.

Also included are end-of-chapter problems and questions.