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A practical guide to wastewater bacteria and the roles they perform in wastewater treatment

Communicating material in a practical manner for operators and technicians who regulate and troubleshoot their wastewater treatment processes, Wastewater Bacteria discusses the effective control and proper operation of aerobic (activated sludge) and anaerobic (anaerobic digesters) biological treatment units to ensure that an adequate, active, and appropriate population of bacteria is present in each treatment unit. It is a hands-on guide to understanding the biology and biological conditions that occur at each treatment unit.

Avoiding unnecessary technical jargon and chemical equations, Wastewater Bacteria, the fifth book in the Wastewater Microbiology Series, explores and explains:
* Bacteria and the wastewater environment
* Enzymes and sludge production
* Nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur bacteria
* Floc formation and filamentous organisms
* Nitrification and denitrification
* Sulfate reduction, fermentation, and methane production
* Toxicity
* Foam and malodor production

The goal of Wastewater Bacteria is to enable plant operators to achieve the twofold basic objectives of wastewater treatment-to degrade organic wastes to a level where a significant, dissolved oxygen demand is not exerted upon receiving waters and to remove nutrients to levels where photosynthetic organisms in receiving waters are limited in their growth. This straightforward manual equips plant technicians to meet these objectives with essential information to understand the biological processes and organisms involved in wastewater treatment. ... Read more

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Edited by Dr. P. Aarne Vesilind and co-published by the Water Environment Federation and IWA Publishing, Wastewater Treatment Plant Design represents a clear step forward in design. It is based on the Water Environment Federation's MOP 8 - Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants, which is the industry standard for wastewater treatment design.This new edition incorporates the latest design concepts and is written from both a theoretical and practical basis. Whether you are a consultant or a utility engineer, Wastewater Treatment Plant Design will 'walk' you through the design process using practical examples, and providing you an education rather than training. Real-life design experience and contemporary theory combine to bring you a deeper understanding of the design process. ... Read more

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Water and wastewater treatment plant operators must have a breadth of knowledge that encompasses more than scientific theory. With two new chapters and more than 300 new practice scenarios, this second edition continues to offer a complete resource exclusively for water and wastewater plant operators. It is a thorough compilation of water science, treatment information, process control procedures, problem-solving techniques, safety and health information, and administrative and technological trends. The manual examines numerous real-world operating scenarios, including the intake of raw sewage and the treatment of water via residual management. Each scenario includes a comprehensive problem-solving practice set. ... Read more

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Anaerobic Reactors is the fourth volume in the Biological Wastewater Treatment series. The fundamentals of anaerobic treatment are presented in detail, including its applicability, microbiology, biochemistry and main reactor configurations. Two reactor types are analysed in more detail, namely anaerobic filters and especially UASB (upflow anaerobic sludge blanket) reactors. Particular attention is also devoted to the post-treatment of the effluents from the anaerobic reactors. The book presents in a clear and didactic way the main concepts, working principles, expected removal efficiencies, design criteria, design examples, construction aspects, and operational guidelines for anaerobic reactors. The Biological Wastewater Treatment series is based on the book Biological Wastewater Treatment in Warm Climate Regions and on a highly acclaimed set of best selling textbooks. This international version is comprised by six textbooks giving a state-of-the-art presentation of the science and technology of biological wastewater treatment.Other books in the Biological Wastewater Treatment series: Volume 1: Wastewater characteristics, treatment and disposal Volume 2: Basic principles of wastewater treatment Volume 3: Waste stabilisation ponds Volume 5: Activated sludge and aerobic biofilm reactors Volume 6: Sludge treatment and disposal ... Read more

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Completely rewritten to reflect contemporary interest inbioreactors used in wastewater treatment while maintaining thefeatures that made its predecessor the unrivalled choice of educators,students, and practitioners for nearly two decades, this SecondEdition of a classic textbook integrates the principles of biochemicalprocesses with their applications in the real world—communicatingmodern, rational approaches to the conception, design, operation, andoptimization of existing and novel biochemical unit operations in acomprehensive yet lucid manner.

Covers commonly used as well as new suspended and attached growthreactors, including combined carbon and ammonia oxidation, activatedsludge, biological nutrient removal, aerobic digestion, anaerobicprocesses, lagoons, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors,fluidized beds, and biologically aerated filters!

Written by noted experts in the field sharing extensive academic andindustrial experience, this thoroughly updated Second Edition impartsa theoretical and quantitative understanding of biochemicaloperations, specifically the kinetics and stoichiometry of majorreactions employs mathematical models, such as the IAWQ ActivatedSludge Models and biofilm modeling, to illustrate how bioreactorconfiguration affects performance in suspended and attached growthsystems presents biochemical operations as integrated systems in whichcarbon oxidation, nitrification, denitrification, and phosphorusremoval are potential reactions and parallel events, emphasizing theengineer's role in determining which events dominate furnishes processdescriptions as well as details affecting the design, operation, andperformance of suspended and attached growth bioreactors in astep-by-step fashion while employing practical constraints to ensuresystem viability in the real world reveals the future of bioreactorsin the removal of xenobiotic organic chemicals from wastewater andmore!

An edifying text for students as well as a flexible and completeon-the-job reference and self-study guide for practitioners,Biological Wastewater Treatment, Second Edition offers a range offeatures that will make it a treasured resource for years tocome… examples reinforcing the material presented graphs andtables illustrating the principles of performance chapter summariesend-of-chapter study questions standardized use of symbols anddefinitions extensive references to key sources in the book.

Further complemented with drawings and equations, this readilyaccessible text is indispensable for upper-level undergraduate,graduate, and continuing-education students taking courses, such asBiological Wastewater Treatment, Biochemical Unit Operations, Designof Wastewater Treatment and Environmental Control Systems, Biologicaland Wastewater Process Engineering, and Biological Process Design, aswell as environmental, pollution, wastewater, civil, chemical, andbiological and chemical process engineers, and other professionalsworking in wastewater treatment, such as utility and technical servicemanagers and process control analysts. ... Read more

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Environmental Engineer
A very well organized and written text-book. The theory and examples are properly selected for readers including graduate students, academics and practitioners. Certainly recommended...

A good book!
This is a very good technology review book in bioprocess for waste water treatment. ... Read more

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The new science of ecological engineering is winning increasing acceptance all over the world. Established industrial economies like Sweden and the United States are investing more in it as initial skepticism and regulatory hurdles are giving way to burgeoning investments by companies and municipalities, increased research activity, and great interest by the public. Less-developed countries are investigating inexpensive and effective ways to build their wastewater treatment infrastructure with ecological engineering. Eastern European countries and the former Soviet Union are turning to ecological engineering to solve their acute pollution problems. Ecological Engineering for Wastewater Treatment, Second Edition, presents comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from wastewater source separation at the household level to the use of huge, natural wetlands. It is an updated description of the state of the art, intended as a tool for teaching and inspiring the management of wastewater as a resource, one of the keys to sustainable development. In this Second Edition, existing chapters have been updated, new chapters have been added, and a comprehensive index has been added. ... Read more

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The Latest Tactics and Strategies for Treating Every Kind of Industrial Wastewater

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Index pages missing
The index pages were missing.I am going to contact Amazon if they can send a complete book. ... Read more

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Standard Methods Is A Required Reference
This revised reference assists in the sampling and analysis of water and wastewater for both the regulator and analytical lab.Sampling protocol, holding times, and various requirements of sampling wastewater are provided.

a must book for water providers
The book is very useful for us. it contains all the necessary requirements and standards for water and wastewater analyses. it details why each step is necessatyand what are the impacts if the same if they are not observed.With this we can now proceed with the company's goal of pursuing with our ISO 17025 certification and thereby ensure that the quality of the water we serve our public are always safe and potable. we are also guaranteed of the accuracy of our wastewater quality. I will suggest that all water service providers in the Philippines secure a copy of this book as part of the Water Safety Plan, a requirement of our Phil National Standards for Drinking Water and Chapter 4 of The WHO Water Quality Guidelines.

FRANCUSCO ARELLANO
Senior Assistant Vice President
Maynilad Water , Philippines

Can't tell about the book...
... because it's a huge book and I haven't had the time to read it yet, so I will review the service of Amazon. I received the book in brand new condition, very well packed. My only problem was concerning the time of delivery of more than 2 months. I know I'm overseas (Brazil), but I use to buy things in USA and receive them in 2 weeks by USPS.

The biblia
This is a book that everyone who works with water analysis have to buy.

Easly Understood by Geochemists
The "Standard Methods" is very well understood even for those in the non-Chemistry area that deals with environmental chemistry/geochemistry of natural waters. Besides the analytical work, many important aspects related to sampling and data interpretation are there. The 2005 Edition makes these tasks much easier. ... Read more

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Anaerobic digestion is a biochemical degradation process that converts complex organic material, such as animal manure, into methane and other byproducts. Part of the author's Wastewater Microbiology series, Microbiology of Anareboic Digesters eschews technical jargon to deliver a practical, how-to guide for wastewater plant operators. ... Read more

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Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators provides a detailed and self-contained overview of the mathematics required by all plant operators, regardless of their level of licensure and experience. This single-volume text is a step-by-step training manual of math basics and advanced operator concepts and real-world problems. The text discusses applied math concepts for pumping and filtration, as well as concepts specific to wastewater, such as biosolid digestion, dewatering, and disposal. The book concludes with a comprehensive workbook section containing more than 1,700 practical math problems that illustrate typical questions from the State licensure examinations. The author has written Mathematics Manual for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators in straightforward, non-technical language. While the book is accessible to operators with little or no experience in plant operations, it is also valuable for those practitioners at the highest level of licensure. The book provides readers with a definitive understanding of and skill in performing the applied water/wastewater calculations essential for a successful career. ... Read more

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nice book for basic calculations
This is a nice book for basic wastewater treatment calculations, I am very pleased with the content.

A must for wasterwater test.
IF you are planning to take any water or wastewater certification test in any state and you are math challenged like myself, this book will go a long way in helping you understand the basic math needed for the exams.This is used as a textbook in college water treatment math class.It has a lot of practice problems to use and overall is fairly well written and easy to understand.Found a number of typo errors that could have been found with a little editing and proof reading.Like all textbooks the bookstore price is insane, $175.00, Amazon saved me $80.00. ... Read more

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A Membrane BioReactor (MBR) is the combination of a membrane process (e.g. microfiltration/ ultrafiltration) with a suspended growth bioreactor. When used with domestic wastewater, MBR processes can produce effluent of high enough quality to be discharged to waterways, or to be reclaimed for urban irrigation. Other advantages of MBRs over conventional processes include small footprint, easy retrofit and upgrade of old wastewater treatment plants.

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This valuable new book offers practical guidance regarding the design and operation of systems for reducing effluent nitrogen and phosphorus. The principles of nitrogen and phosphorus removal are discussed, including sources of nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater, removal options, nitrogen and phosphorus transformations in treatment, process selection, and treatment.The book also covers the design and operation of nitrogen and phosphorus removal systems, including system options, system design, facility design, facility costs, and operation.Practical case studies are provided as examples of successful system implementations that may be able to help you decide what will work best in your plant. ... Read more

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Good Reference
This is a good compilation of data complete with formulas.Should be in everyone's library right next to EPA Guide, M&E reference, state reqs, and WEF manual. ... Read more

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From explanations of laws and regulations to hands-on design and operation-the Handbook has it covered! ... Read more

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Membrane processes are a fast-growing wastewater treatment option. Written by key experts in the wastewater industry, this reference provides the most current membrane information available -- covering processes, equipment configurations, operation, routine monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting -- and includes questions and quizzes for classroom use and training. ... Read more

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The FISH Handbook for Biological Wastewater Treatmentprovides all the required information for the user to be able to identify and quantify important microorganisms in activated sludge and biofilms by using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and epifluorescence microscopy. It has for some years been clear that most microorganisms in biological wastewater systems cannot be reliably identified and quantified by conventional microscopy or by traditional culture-dependent methods such as plate counts. Therefore, molecular biological methods are vital and must be introduced instead of, or in addition to, conventional methods. At present, FISH is the most widely used and best tested of these methods. This handbook presents all relevant information from the literature and, based on the extensive experience of the authors, advice and recommendations are given for reliable FISH identification and quantification.The overall purpose of the book is to help scientists, consultants, students, and plant operators to get an overview of important microorganisms in biological wastewater treatment and to explain how FISH can be used for detecting and quantifying these microbes.A proper and reliable identification of dominant microorganisms is of great importance for research and new developments in the wastewater treatment industry, and it is important for optimization and troubleshooting of operational problems in present wastewater treatment plants. The book encompasses an overview of dominant microorganisms present in the wastewater treatment systems, which oligonucleotide probes (gene probes) to select for detection of these microbes by FISH, how to perform FISH (detailed protocols), how to quantify the microbes, and how to solve common problems of FISH. The book addresses several functional groups: nitrifiers, denitrifiers, polyphosphate-accumulating organisms, glycogen-accumulating organisms, bacteria involved in hydrolysis and fermentation, filamentous bacteria from bulking sludge, and scum-forming bacteria. A comprehensive collection of FISH-images showing dominant representatives of these groups helps readers to use FISH in the context of wastewater treatment. ... Read more

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FROM THE PREFACEIn the years since the first edition, I have continued to consider ways in which the texts could be improved. In this regard, I researched several topics including how people learn (learning styles, etc.), how the brain functions in storing and retrieving information, and the fundamentals of memory systems. Many of the changes incorporated in this second edition are a result of this research. The changes were field-tested during a three-year period in which I taught a water and wastewater mathematics course for Palomar Community College, San Marcos, California.· All the fundamental math concepts and skills needed for daily water/wastewater treatment plant operations. This first volume, "Basic Math Concepts for Water and Wastewater Plant Operators," provides a thorough review of the necessary mathematical concepts and skills encountered in the daily operations of a water and wastewater treatment plant. Each chapter begins with a skills check to allow the student to determine whether or not a review of the topic is needed. Practice problems illustrate the concepts presented in each section. ... Read more

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basic math concepts for water and wastewater plant operators
The wrong book was sent to me..I am in process of returning it to get a refund.. I hope it will all go smooth.. Had to purchase the correct one for my class...

Basic Math Concepts for water and wastewater plant operators
I am not good in math. Any kind of math. But this book has helped me get a understanding behind the concepts I willneed to know and help with the basic problems that are going to come up while managing your plant. ... Read more

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The second, enlarged edition of this established reference integrates many new insights into wastewater hydraulics. This work serves as a reference for researchers but also is a basis for practicing engineers. It can be used as a text book for graduate students, although it has the characteristics of a reference book. It addresses mainly the sewer hydraulician but also general hydraulic engineers who have to tackle many a problem in daily life, and who will not always find an appropriate solution. Each chapter is introduced with a summary to outline the contents. To illustrate application of the theory, examples are presented to explain the computational procedures. Further, to relate present knowledge to the history of hydraulics, some key dates on noteworthy hydraulicians are quoted. A historical note on the development of wastewater hydraulics is also added. References are given at the end of each chapter, and they are often helpful starting points for further reading. Each notation is defined when introduced, and listed alphabetically at the end of each chapter.

This new edition includes in particular sideweirs with throttling pipes, drop shafts with an account on the two-phase flow features, as well as conduit choking due to direct or undular hydraulic jumps.