Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control

The Handbook of Chemical Technology and Pollution Control, 3rd Edition provides a detailed review of the chemistry and operating conditions of many of the present large-scale chemical processes important to our economy and high standards of living. The processes that could lead to emissions affecting our air, soil, and water are considered, together with ways in which it may be possible to reduce or eliminate these pollutants. Focusing on cleaner production concepts without neglecting 'end of pipe' measures. With an increase in the awareness of corporate and social responsibility among business and industry leaders, the pressure to reduce harmful emissions and the desire to increase efficiencies and energy utilization, this book provides an essential resource. Suitable for researchers, practitioners and postgraduate students in the fields of chemical and biochemical engineering and environmental science, as well as government monitoring and regulatory agencies and industry leaders who want to stay one step ahead, this book will be a valuable addition to any library.

Integrated treatment of chemical technology with emission control chemistryIntroductory outline of the causes and effects of air and water pollution chemistryOutline of the operating features and efficiency of basic emission control devicesHistorical background of developments in industrial chemistry to 2004 in a single volumeOrganized for easy access to chemical technology, new developments, or emission control detailsReferenced to current additional sources of information in each area coveredReview questions provide working experience with the material provided

1. Background and Technical Aspects
2. Air Quality Measurement and Effects of Pollution
3. Air Pollution Control Priorities and Methods
4. Water Quality Measurement
5. Raw Water Processing and Waste Water Treatment
6. Natural and Derived Sodium and Potassium Salts
7. Industrial Bases by Chemical Routes
8. Electrolytic Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorine and Related Commodities
9. Sulfur and Sulfuric Acid
10. Phosphorus and Phosphoric Acid
11. Ammonia, Nitric Acid and their Derivatives
12. Aluminum and Compounds
13. Ore Enrichment and Smelting of Copper
14. Production of Iron and Steel
15. Production of Pulp and Paper
16. Fermentation and Other Microbiological Processes
17. Petroleum Production and Transport
18. Petroleum Refining
19. Petrochemicals
20. Condensation (Step-Growth) Polymer Theory
21. Commercial Polycondensation (Step-Growth) Polymers
22. Addition (Chain Reaction) Polymer Theory
23. Commercial Addition (Vinyl-type) Polymers

Appendices
1. [Bibliographic] Information Related to Soil Pollution Topics
2. Relevant Technical Web Sites by Topic
3. Constants, SI Units and Multiples and Formulas
4. Conversion Factors, Viscosity Data