Remediation Engineering of Contaminated Soils

Remediation Engineering of Contaminated Soils
Author: Donald L. Wise
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1011
Release: 2000-07-25
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482289938

Offers thorough coverage of the remediation of soils contaminated by hazardous wastes, including materials, analytical techniques, cleanup design and methodology, characterization of geomedia, monitoring of contaminants in the subsurface, and waste containment. Cites specific case studies in hydrocarbon remediation that offer a concise overview of possible technological approaches.

Phytoremediation and Innovative Strategies for Specialized Remedial Applications

Phytoremediation and Innovative Strategies for Specialized Remedial Applications
Author: Bruce C. Alleman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1999
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

From laboratory studies on plant uptake to full-scale phytoremediation treatment strategies, this volume covers the use of plants to treat contaminants such as hydrocarbons, metals, pesticides, perchlorate, and chlorinated solvents. In addition to the phytoremediation studies, this volume also covers specialized remediation approaches such as sequential anaerobic/aerobic in situ treatment, membrane bioreactors, and Fenton's reagent oxidation.

Groundwater Contamination, Volume I

Groundwater Contamination, Volume I
Author: Chester D. Rail
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2000-04-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482278936

Fully updated and expanded into two volumes, the new edition of Groundwater Contamination explains in a comprehensive way the sources for groundwater contamination, the regulations governing it, and the technologies for abating it. Volume 1 covers all major contaminants and explains the hydrology and data used to determine the extent of pollution.

Environmental Technologies

Environmental Technologies
Author: Burcu E. Ozkaraova Gungor
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3902613106

This book on Environmental Technology takes a look at issues such as air, soil and noise pollution problems, environmental quality assessment, monitoring, modelling and risk as- sessment, environmental health impact assessment, environmental management and envi- ronmental technology development. It represents institutional arrangements, financial mechanisms and some sustainable technologies. The user can always count on finding both introductory material and more specific material based on national interests and problems. The user will also find ample references at the end of each chapter, if additional information is required. For additional questions or comments the user is encouraged to contact the author.