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Green Sustainable Processes for Chemical and Environmental
Engineering and Science: Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as Green
Solvent provides an in-depth review on the area of green processes
for the industry, focusing on the separation, purification and
extraction of medicinal, biological and bioactive compounds
utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide as a green solvent and their
applications in pharmaceuticals, polymers, leather, paper, water
filtration, textiles and more. Chapters explore polymerization,
polymer composite production, polymer blending, particle
production, microcellular foaming, polymer processing using
supercritical carbon dioxide, and a method for the production of
micro- and nano-scale particles using supercritical carbon dioxide
that focuses on the pharmaceutical industry. A brief introduction
and limitations to the practical use of supercritical carbon
dioxide as a reaction medium are also discussed, as are the
applications of supercritical carbon dioxide in the semiconductor
processing industry for wafer processing and its advantages and
obstacles.
Machine Learning for Subsurface Characterization develops and
applies neural networks, random forests, deep learning,
unsupervised learning, Bayesian frameworks, and clustering methods
for subsurface characterization. Machine learning (ML) focusses on
developing computational methods/algorithms that learn to recognize
patterns and quantify functional relationships by processing large
data sets, also referred to as the "big data." Deep learning (DL)
is a subset of machine learning that processes "big data" to
construct numerous layers of abstraction to accomplish the learning
task. DL methods do not require the manual step of
extracting/engineering features; however, it requires us to provide
large amounts of data along with high-performance computing to
obtain reliable results in a timely manner. This reference helps
the engineers, geophysicists, and geoscientists get familiar with
data science and analytics terminology relevant to subsurface
characterization and demonstrates the use of data-driven methods
for outlier detection, geomechanical/electromagnetic
characterization, image analysis, fluid saturation estimation, and
pore-scale characterization in the subsurface.
Pipelines: Emerging Technologies and Design Criteria, the latest
release in the Sustainable Oil and Gas Development series, delivers
the tools needed to understand more environmentally-friendly
design, construction and maintenance of oil and gas pipelines.
Designed to introduce ideal solutions and current state-of-the-art
practices, the reference includes guidelines on environmental
impact assessment and sustainable route design as well as the
sustainability of additives and power systems. Material selection,
real-time processing of smart well data and remote sensing are also
discussed. Rounded out with inspection tools and emerging
technology such as novel corrosion protection, this book gives
pipeline engineers a guide on safer alternatives and upcoming
guidelines in the race to reduce emissions.
Weather and climate play an important role in plantation crops'
production. While climate determines the adaptability of a
particular crop in a region, weather determines the yield
attributes of the crop. The global warming and climate change
impacts on plantation crops are evident in the form of extreme
weather events like floods, droughts, cold and heat waves and
strong cyclonic winds, the frequency of which is likely to be more
and more in the ensuing decades as noticed year after year around
the globe in 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014 and
2015. It is now a topic of concern and the plantations' economy is
in a threat in the ensuing decades due to climate variability.
Decline in monsoon rainfall with number of rainy days, increasing
ambient air temperatures (both day maximum and night minimum),
decline in groundwater table, decline in wetland area and surface
water resources, increasing number of forest fires and decline in
forest area, increasing events of landslides during both the
monsoon seasons, indiscriminate sand mining from river beds and
unscientific land filling are the important climate change related
issues in the Humid Tropics.
The book comprises of topics on concepts of climate science and
strategies to mitigate the impacts. The book therefore, covers
topics of wider areas such as urbanization, coping strategies,
water resources, watershed, land use patterns, atmospheric
deposition, agriculture, carbon footprint etc. The book provides
comprehension on which the researchers in the field may on which
they can build up understanding on issues to be addressed. The
articles are designed to interpret experiments, observations from
the field and theory to understand the subject of climate change
and its impacts.
Beyond Decommissioning: The Reuse and Redevelopment of Nuclear
Installations presents the most up-to-date research and guidance on
the reuse and redevelopment of nuclear plants and sites. Consultant
Michele Laraia extensively builds upon experience from the
redevelopment of non-nuclear industrial sites, a technical field
that has considerably predated nuclear applications, to help the
reader gain a very thorough and practical understanding of the
redevelopment opportunities for decommissioned nuclear sites.
Laraia emphasizes the socioeconomic and financial benefits from
very early planning for site reuse, including how to manage the
decommissioning transition, anticipate financial issues, and
effectively utilize available resources. With an increasing number
of decommissioning projects being conducted worldwide, it is
critical that knowledge gained by experts with hands-on experience
is passed on to the younger generation of nuclear professionals.
Besides, this book describes the experiences of non-nuclear
organizations that have reutilized the human, financial, and
physical site assets, with adaptations, for a new productive
mission, making it a key reference for all parties associated with
nuclear operation and decommissioning. Those responsible for
nuclear operation and decommissioning are encouraged to incorporate
site reuse within an integrated, beginning-to-end view of their
projects. The book also appeals to nuclear regulators as it
highlights more opportunities to complete nuclear decommissioning
safely, speedily, and in the best interests of all concerned
parties.
The Students of (Forestry), (Horticulture) need a comprehensive and
concise book since a long time. The fundamentals and terminology
related to forest & forestry, horticulture and agriculture
science. This book will also fulfil the need of students admitted
in B.Sc. Forestry, Horticulture & Agriculture. The write-up was
prepared keeping in mind the need of entrepreneurs indulge in the
plantation programme, to facilitate various operations in tree
culture, horticultural crop production and post plantation
management. The usefulness of the book as a reference book to
teachers also needs a mention. This book is an attempt to fulfil
the need of ready reference in the form of terminology,
definitions, concepts and fundamental description of Forestry and
Horticulture to facilitate students, teachers, and professionals of
this field. I hope the publication will serve a reference book to
the teachers, students, entrepreneurs, and ancillary industrialists
associated with production of plants, forest trees, flowers, fruits
trees, medicinal plants and wildlife management. The practical
aspects of the forest & forestry, plantation and plant
production will be looked after based on recent techniques includes
production of forest & forestry plants.
In today's world, it has become necessary to shift towards a more
eco-friendly and sustainable approach in the industrial field to
reduce pollution and stop toxic chemicals from entering the
environment. Green chemistry is an emerging concept that can be
utilized to assist with these environmental issues. To ensure this
concept is employed to its full potential, further study on the
best practices and challenges of implementation are required. Green
Chemistry for the Development of Eco-Friendly Products discusses
the main objective of green chemistry and how it can redefine and
modify manufacturing processes and products in order to decrease
hazards to human health. The book also considers key concepts of
green chemistry, such as the need to make better use of available
resources for the development of a chemical process. Covering
critical topics such as bioplastics, waste, and hydrogen law, this
reference work is ideal for chemists, business owners,
environmentalists, policymakers, academicians, scholars,
researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students.
Waste-to-Energy: Technologies and Project Implementation, Third
Edition covers the programs and technologies that are available for
converting traditionally landfilled solid wastes into energy
through waste-to-energy projects. It includes coverage of the
latest technologies and practical engineering challenges, along
with an exploration of the economic and regulatory context for the
development of WTE. In addition to technology itself, the book
explores implementation concepts, waste feedstock characterization
and flow control. It also delves into some of the key issues
surrounding the implementation of waste-to-energy systems, such as
site selection, regulatory aspects, and financial and economic
implications. Professionals working on planning and implementing
waste-to-energy systems will find the book's practical approach and
strong coverage of technical aspects a big help to their
initiatives. This is a must-have reference for engineers and energy
researchers developing and implementing waste-to-energy conversion
systems.
The introduction of contaminants, due to rapid urbanization and
anthropogenic activities into the environment, causes distress to
the physio-chemical systems including living organisms, which
possibly is threatening the dynamics of nature as well as the soil
biology by producing certain xenobiotics. Hence, there is an
immediate global demand for the diminution of such contaminants and
xenobiotics that can otherwise adversely affect the living
organisms. Some toxic xenobiotics include synthetic organochlorides
such as PAHs and some fractions of crude oil and coal. Over time,
microbial remediation processes have been accelerated to produce
better, more eco-friendly, and more biodegradable solutions for
complete dissemination of these xenobiotic compounds. The
advancements in microbiology and biotechnology led to the launch of
microbial biotechnology as a separate area of research and
contributed dramatically to the development of areas like
agriculture, environment, biopharmaceutics, fermented foods, and
more. The Handbook of Research on Microbial Remediation and
Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Soil provides a detailed
comprehensive account for microbial treatment technologies,
bioremediation strategies, biotechnology, and the important
microbial species involved in remediation. The chapters focus on
recent developments in microbial biotechnology in the areas of
agriculture and environment and the physiology, biochemistry, and
the mechanisms of remediation along with a future outlook. This
book is ideal for scientists, biologists, academicians, students,
and researchers in the fields of life sciences, microbiology,
environmental science, environmental engineering, biotechnology,
agriculture, and health sciences.
Pyrolysis of Organic Molecules: Applications to Health and
Environmental Issues, Second Edition offers a systematic
presentation of pyrolysis results for the main classes of
non-polymeric organic molecules. It covers a large body of data
published on pyrolysis, as well as numerous original contributions
to the pyrolysis of compounds not previously studied. This
thoroughly revised edition contains new results reported in the
literature since the first edition published, including the
generation of traces of toxic compounds in various pyrolytic
processes; the pyrolysis in the presence of catalysts and solid
supports such as alumina, silica, and non-inert metals; and
pyrolysis of specific mixtures of compound such as amino acids plus
carbohydrates. This new information regarding the pyrolysis of
these mixtures has greatly improved the utility of the book, making
Pyrolysis of Organic Molecules an essential resource for chemists
and chemical engineers involved in processes related to pyrolysis,
as well as toxicologists and environmentalists.
Ozonation and Biodegradation in Environmental Engineering: Dynamic
Neural Network Approach gives a unified point-of-view on the
application of DNN to estimate and control the application of
ozonation and biodegradation in chemical and environmental
engineering. This book deals with modelling and control design of
chemical processes oriented to environmental and chemical
engineering problems. Elimination in liquid, solid and gaseous
phases are all covered, along with processes of laboratory scale
that are evaluated with software sensors and controllers based on
DNN technique, including the removal of contaminants in residual
water, remediation of contaminated soil, purification of
contaminated air, and more. The book also explores combined
treatments using both ozonation and biodegradation to test the
sensor and controller.
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