The clear, up-to-date, practical, visual, application-focused
introduction to modern environmental technology. Now fully updated,
Basic Environmental Technology, Sixth Edition emphasizes
applications while presenting fundamental concepts in clear, simple
language. It covers a broad range of environmental topics clearly
and thoroughly, giving students a solid foundation for further
study and workplace success. This edition adds new coverage of
environmental sustainability, integrated water management, low
impact development, green building design, advanced water
purification, dual water systems, new pipeline materials, hydraulic
fracturing, constructed wetlands, single stream municipal solid
waste recycling, plasma gasification of waste, updated EPA
standards, and more. Hundreds of clear diagrams and photographs
illuminate key concepts; practice problems and review questions
offer students ample opportunity to deepen their mastery. Math is
applied at a basic level, and all computations are fully explained
with example problems; both U.S. and metric units are used.
Students with less academic experience will also appreciate this
text's review of basic math, and its basic primers on biology,
chemistry, geology, hydrology, and hydraulics. Teaching and
Learning Experience This easy-to-read text will help technology
students quickly understand the latest issues and techniques
related to water supply, waste management, and pollution control.
It provides: Thorough, up-to-date, application-focused coverage of
the field's key issues, challenges, and techniques: Prepares
students for success in roles involving hydraulics, hydrology,
water quality, water pollution mitigation, drinking water
purification, water distribution systems, sanitary sewers,
stormwater management, wastewater treatment/disposal, municipal
solid waste, hazardous waste management, and the control of air and
noise pollution Simple and clear, with plenty of numerical examples
and basic primers for less prepared students: Written and designed
for maximum accessibility, with introductory math and science
primers for every student who needs them, and step-by-step
walkthrough examples for all significant computations Hundreds of
diagrams and photos, and extensive pedagogical resources for
faster, more intuitive learning: Teaches visually and through
example wherever possible; contains clear chapter summaries, an
expanded glossary, and comprehensive, updated Instructor's
materials
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