Introductory technical guidance for civil, environmental and mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in removal of volatile organic compounds from water streams using air stripping technology. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DESCRIPTION OF AIR STRIPPERS 3. DESIGN METHODS 4. TREATABILITY 5. COMPARISON OF AIR STRIPPERS 6. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 7. FLOODING 8. PROCESS CONTROL 9. ECONOMIC EVALUATION 10. REFERENCES.

The past thirty years have witnessed a growing worldwide desire that po- tive actions be taken to restore and protect the environment from the degr- ing effects of all forms of pollution—air, water, soil, and noise. Because pollution is a direct or indirect consequence of waste, the seemingly idealistic demand for “zero discharge” can be construed as an unrealistic demand for zero waste. However, as long as waste continues to exist, we can only attempt to abate the subsequent pollution by converting it to a less noxious form. Three major questions usually arise when a particular type of pollution has been id- tified: (1) How serious is the pollution? (2) Is the technology to abate it ava- able? and (3) Do the costs of abatement justify the degree of abatement achieved? This book is one of the volumes of the Handbook of Environmental Engineering series. The principal intention of this series is to help readers f- mulate answers to the last two questions above. The traditional approach of applying tried-and-true solutions to specific pollution problems has been a major contributing factor to the success of en- ronmental engineering, and has accounted in large measure for the establi- ment of a “methodology of pollution control. ” However, the realization of the ever-increasing complexity and interrelated nature of current environmental problems renders it imperative that intelligent planning of pollution abatement systems be undertaken.

Introductory technical guidance for construction managers interested in construction of air pollution control facilities. Here is what is discussed: 1. CYCLONE COLLECTORS, 2. FABRIC FILTERS, 3. SCRUBBERS AND PRECIPITATORS, 4. SULFUR AND NITROGEN OXIDES CONTROL, 5. AIR STRIPPING.

Introductory technical guidance for civil, environmental and mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in air pollution control equipment and systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. CYCLONE COLLECTORS 2. FABRIC FILTERS 3. SCRUBBERS AND PRECIPITATORS 4. SULFUR AND NITROGEN OXIDES CONTROL 5. AIR STRIPPING

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in air pollution control engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. AIR QUALITY AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT, 2. INCINERATOR EMISSIONS PERMITTING, 3. POLLUTION CONTROL FOR STEAM POWER PLANTS, 4. SOLID WASTE INCINERATION, 5. STEAM BOILER EMISSIONS PERMITTING, 6. CYCLONE COLLECTORS, 7. FABRIC FILTERS, 8. SCRUBBERS AND PRECIPITATORS, 9. SULFUR AND NITROGEN OXIDES CONTROL, 10. AIR STRIPPING.

Introduction to Waste Management An introductory textbook offering comprehensive coverage of the management of municipal, hazardous, medical, electronic, and nuclear waste Written by an experienced instructor in the field of solid waste management, this modern text systematically covers the five key types of solid wastes: municipal, hazardous/industrial, medical/biological, electronic, and nuclear, discussing their sources, handling, and disposal along with the relevant laws that govern their management. With its emphasis on industry standards and environmental regulations, it bridges the gap between theoretical models and real-life challenges in waste disposal and minimization. Instructors and students in environmental science, geology, and geography may use Introduction to Waste Management: A Textbook to better understand the five main types of solid waste and their management both from a local and a global perspective.

This report documents the results of a study conducted to provide a basis for estimating the costs of installing and using air stripping to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water. The air stripping technology was found to be a very economical and efficient method for contaminant removal. The technology is simple, relatively inexpensive to install, and has low labor and maintenance requirements. VOC removal rates range from 90 to 99.99 percent. Estimated costs, in terms of percentage of total production costs, were found to be 40 percent for capital costs, 50 percent for operational costs, and 10 percent for maintenance costs, according to literature sources. Results of a survey conducted during this study generally agree with these percentages, except that maintenance costs reported on the survey were lower due to the highly automated nature of new installations.