Introduction to Environmental Engineering

, by Mines, Richard O., Jr.; Lackey, Laura W.

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ISBN: 9780132347471 | 0132347474
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Copyright: 2/10/2009

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InIntroduction to Environmental Engineering, First Edition,authors Richard Mines and Laura Lackey explain complicated environmental systems in easy-to-understand terms, providing numerous examples and an emphasis on current environmental issues such as global warming, the failing infrastructure within the United States, risk assessment, and hazardous waste remediation. MARKET: Appropriate for engineers interested looking for a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to environmental engineering.

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Environmental Engineering as a Profession	p. 1
Welcome	p. 1
Whatrsquo;s Your Definition of Environmental Engineering?	p. 1
Environmental Engineers Make a Difference	p. 2
Jobs in Demand	p. 2
A Lousy Report Card	p. 2
Basic Necessitiesndash;New Challenges	p. 3
Duties and Important Characteristics of Environmental Engineers	p. 3
Multidisciplinary Teams	p. 4
Work Outdoors	p. 4
Consulting Firms	p. 4
Government	p. 4
Regulatory Agencies	p. 5
Industry	p. 5
Academia	p. 5
Does Environmental Engineering Match My Interests?	p. 5
Environmental Calamities	p. 5
Love Canal	p. 5
Milwaukee Cryptosporidium Outbreak	p. 6
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster	p. 7
Becoming an Environmental Engineer: A Lifelong Process	p. 7
College Education	p. 7
Professional Licensure	p. 7
Engineering Ethics	p. 8
Continuing Education	p. 9
Problem Solving	p. 10
Environmental Management	p. 12
Introduction to Environmental Engineering Calculations: Dimensions, Units, and Conversions	p. 15
Introduction	p. 15
Dimensions and Units	p. 15
Essential Derived Units and Conversion Practice	p. 18
Density	p. 18
Concentration	p. 20
Flow rate	p. 26
Residence time	p. 27
Precision, Bias, and Accuracy	p. 28
Significant Figures	p. 29
Summary	p. 30
Key Words	p. 30
References	p. 30
Exercises	p. 30
Essential Chemical Concepts	p. 32
Introduction	p. 32
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