Download or read book Engineering the Environment written by David P. D. Munns and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2017-07-19 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promising an end to global hunger and political instability, huge climate-controlled laboratories known as phytotrons spread around the world to thirty countries after the Second World War. The United States built nearly a dozen, including the first at Caltech in 1949. Made possible by computers and other novel greenhouse technologies of the early Cold War, phytotrons enabled plant scientists to experiment on the environmental causes of growth and development of living organisms. Subsequently, they turned biologists into technologists who, in their pursuit of knowledge about plants, also set out to master the machines that controlled their environment. Engineering the Environment tells the forgotten story of a research program that revealed the shape of the environment, the limits of growth and development, and the limits of human control over complex technological systems. As support and funding for basic science dwindled in the mid-1960s, phytotrons declined and ultimately disappeared—until, nearly thirty years later, the British built the Ecotron to study the impact of climate change on biological communities. By revisiting this history of phytotrons, David Munns reminds us of the vital role they can play in helping researchers unravel the complexities of natural ecosystems in the Anthropocene.
Download or read book Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental engineers support the well-being of people and the planet in areas where the two intersect. Over the decades the field has improved countless lives through innovative systems for delivering water, treating waste, and preventing and remediating pollution in air, water, and soil. These achievements are a testament to the multidisciplinary, pragmatic, systems-oriented approach that characterizes environmental engineering. Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century: Addressing Grand Challenges outlines the crucial role for environmental engineers in this period of dramatic growth and change. The report identifies five pressing challenges of the 21st century that environmental engineers are uniquely poised to help advance: sustainably supply food, water, and energy; curb climate change and adapt to its impacts; design a future without pollution and waste; create efficient, healthy, resilient cities; and foster informed decisions and actions.
Download or read book Foundations of Environmental Engineering written by C. David Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Environment Engineering and Management written by Nihal Anwar Siddiqui and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-02 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of the First National Conference on “Sustainable Management of Environment & Natural Resource through Innovation in Science and Technology” (SMTST2020). The book highlights the latest development and innovations in the fields of sustainability, natural resource management, ecology and its environmental fields, geosciences and geology, atmospheric sciences, sustainability, climate change, and extreme weather, global warming, and global change, the effect of climate change on the ecosystem, environment, and pollution, as well as putting a strong emphasis on the multidisciplinary studies.
Download or read book Environmental Engineering III written by Lucjan Pawlowski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental engineering has a leading role in the elimination of ecological threats, and can deal with a wide range of technical and technological problems due to its interdisciplinary character. It uses the knowledge of the basic sciences biology, chemistry, biochemistry and physics to neutralize pollution in all the elements of the environm
Download or read book Engineering Ethics and the Environment written by P. Aarne Vesilind and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1998-02-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text, first published in 1998, examines the ethical responsibilities of engineers for the environment - of interest to all engineers.
Download or read book Environmental Engineering in the Real World written by Angie Smibert and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental engineers keep drinking water clean, protect people from pollution, and take steps to fight climate change. Environmental Engineering in the Real World examines the history of this branch of engineering, what environmental engineers do today, and what's next for the field. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Handbook of Environmental Engineering written by Myer Kutz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide for both fundamentals and real-world applications of environmental engineering Written by noted experts, Handbook of Environmental Engineering offers a comprehensive guide to environmental engineers who desire to contribute to mitigating problems, such as flooding, caused by extreme weather events, protecting populations in coastal areas threatened by rising sea levels, reducing illnesses caused by polluted air, soil, and water from improperly regulated industrial and transportation activities, promoting the safety of the food supply. Contributors not only cover such timely environmental topics related to soils, water, and air, minimizing pollution created by industrial plants and processes, and managing wastewater, hazardous, solid, and other industrial wastes, but also treat such vital topics as porous pavement design, aerosol measurements, noise pollution control, and industrial waste auditing. This important handbook: Enables environmental engineers to treat problems in systematic ways Discusses climate issues in ways useful for environmental engineers Covers up-to-date measurement techniques important in environmental engineering Reviews current developments in environmental law for environmental engineers Includes information on water quality and wastewater engineering Informs environmental engineers about methods of dealing with industrial and municipal waste, including hazardous waste Designed for use by practitioners, students, and researchers, Handbook of Environmental Engineering contains the most recent information to enable a clear understanding of major environmental issues.
Download or read book Environmental Engineering written by Vesna Tomašić and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Engineering provides a profound introduction to Ecology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Geology and Hydrology engineering. The authors explain transport phenomena, air pollution control, waste water management and soil treatment to address the issue of energy preservation, production asset and control of waste from human and animal activities. Modeling of environmental processes and risk assessment conclude the interdisciplinary approach.
Download or read book Bioprocess Engineering for a Green Environment written by V. Sivasubramanian and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bioprocess Engineering for a Green Environment examines numerous bioprocesses that are crucial to our day-to-day life, specifically the major issues surrounding the production of energy relating to biofuels and waste management. The nuance of this discussion is reflected by the text’s chapter breakdown, providing the reader with a fulsome investigation of the energy sector; the importance of third-generation fuels; and the application of micro- and macroalgae for the production of biofuels. The book also provides a detailed exploration of biocatalysts and their application to the food industry; bioplastics production; conversion of agrowaste into polysaccharides; as well as the importance of biotechnology in bio-processing. Numerous industries discharge massive amounts of effluents into our rivers, seas, and air systems. As such, two chapters are dedicated to the treatment of various pollutants through biological operation with hopes of achieving a cleaner, greener, environment. This book represents the most comprehensive study of bioprocessing—and its various applications to the environment—available on the market today. It was furthermore written with various researchers in mind, ranging from undergraduate and graduate students looking to enhance their knowledge of the topics presented to scholars and engineers interested in the bioprocessing field, as well as members of industry and policy-makers. Provides a comprehensive overview of bioprocesses that apply to day-to-day living. Is learner-centered, providing detailed diagrams for easy understanding. Explores the importance of biocatalysts and their applications to the food industry, as well as bioplastics production. Examines the unique capabilities of bioprocess engineering and its ability to treat various pollutants. .
Download or read book Environmental Engineering written by Richard O. Mines, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental Engineering: Principles and Practice iswritten for advanced undergraduate and first-semester graduatecourses in the subject. The text provides a clear and conciseunderstanding of the major topic areas facing environmentalprofessionals. For each topic, the theoretical principles are introduced,followed by numerous examples illustrating the process designapproach. Practical, methodical and functional, this exciting newtext provides knowledge and background, as well as opportunitiesfor application, through problems and examples that facilitateunderstanding. Students pursuing the civil and environmental engineeringcurriculum will fi nd this book accessible and will benefit fromthe emphasis on practical application. The text will also be ofinterest to students of chemical and mechanical engineering, whereseveral environmental concepts are of interest, especially those onwater and wastewater treatment, air pollution, and sustainability.Practicing engineers will find this book a valuable resource, sinceit covers the major environmental topics and provides numerousstep-by-step examples to facilitate learning andproblem-solving. Environmental Engineering: Principles and Practice offersall the major topics, with a focus upon: • a robust problem-solving scheme introducing statisticalanalysis; • example problems with both US and SI units; • water and wastewater design; • sustainability; • public health. There is also a companion website with illustrations, problemsand solutions.
Download or read book Field Guide to Environmental Engineering for Development Workers written by James R. Mihelcic and published by Amer Society of Civil Engineers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this complete handbook for international engineering service projects, James Mihelcic and his coauthors provide the tools necessary to implement the right technology in developing regions around the world.
Download or read book ELEMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING written by P. MEENAKSHI and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a text for all undergraduate students of engineering for their core course in Environmental Science and Engineering and for elective courses in environmental health engineering and pollution and control engineering for students of civil engineering, this comprehensive text, now in its Second Edition provides an in-depth analysis of the fundamental concepts. It also introduces the reader to different niche areas of environmental science and engineering. The book covers a wide array of topics, such as natural resources, disaster management, biodiversity, and various forms of pollution, viz. water pollution, air pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, thermal pollution, and marine pollution, as well as environmental impact assessment and environmental protection. This edition introduces a new chapter on Environment and Human Health. KEY FEATURES : Gives in-depth yet lucid analysis of topics, making the book user-friendly. Covers important topics, which are adequately supported by illustrative diagrams. Provides case studies to explore real-life problems. Supplies review questions at the end of each chapter to drill the students in self-study.
Download or read book Environmental Engineering Science written by William W. Nazaroff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-11-20 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dieses Lehrbuch entwickelt die Grundprinzipien der Umwelttechnik: Wasser- und Abwasserbehandlung, Luftreinhaltung und die Entsorgung von Gefahrstoffen werden ausgewogen dargestellt und anhand zahlreicher realitätsnaher Beispiele in die Praxis umgesetzt. Die Studenten lernen, wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse im ingenieurtechnischen Alltag sinnvoll anzuwenden. (12/00)
Download or read book Advances in Environmental Engineering Research in Poland written by Małgorzata Pawłowska and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-29 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A side-effect of numerous anthropogenic activities involves unfavourable changes in the natural environment. The acquisition of natural resources, especially fossil fuels, solid waste and wastewater production, as well as emission of gases and particulate matter from industrial plants and means of transport contribute to disturbances in the natural cycles of elements between different parts of the environment. Local changes lead to global effects, changing the composition of atmosphere, its capacity for absorbing the infrared radiation and temperature, which has further repercussions in the form of weather anomalies, melting glaciers, flooding, migration or extinction of species, social problems, etc. These global changes can be mitigated by local remedial actions, simultaneously taken all over the world, including Poland. Only the joint efforts of communities from different countries can be successful in preserving the world as we know it for the future generations. Realisation of this task requires the cooperation of experts across many fields of science, environmental engineering being one of most relevant. It comprises the engineering actions taken to preserve the balance of the natural environment or restore it if degradation has occurred. This monograph presents several key issues related to the actions aimed at mitigating the negative impact on the environment connected with the acquisition and transport of energy, management of municipal and industrial wastes, as well as the impact of the industry on the aquatic and soil environment. This book is dedicated to academics, engineers, and students involved in environmental engineering, who are following the advances in the research on environmental aspects of energy production and waste management.
Download or read book Introduction to Environmental Engineering with Unit Conversion Booklet written by Mackenzie L. Davis and published by McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive new edition tackles the multiple aspects of environmental engineering, from solid waste disposal to air and noise pollution. It places a much-needed emphasis on fundamental concepts, definitions, and problem-solving while providing updated problems and discussion questions in each chapter. Introduction to Environmental Engineering also includes a discussion of environmental legislation along with environmental ethics case studies and problems to present the legal framework that governs environmental engineering design.
Download or read book Introduction to Engineering and the Environment written by Edward S. Rubin and published by McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics. This book was released on 2001 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers a broad range of topics for an introductory course in Environmental Engineering, as well as courses related to engineering design, sustainable development, and environmental policy. Through applications in different engineering domains, students develop the fundamental skills and insights needed to recognize and address environmental problem solving opportunities.
