ISBN: 9781259006050
Environmental Studies - A Practitioner's Approach is a dual
purpose book. Firstly, it introduces the reader to the problems
related to an urban environment which a young engineer would have
to face in building up and maintaining its infrastructure for
operating various services. Secondly, the book gives insights to
the young engineers on how the environment is to be protected
against pollution and degradation. HIGHLIGHTS
- The essential urban environmental services cover water supply,
wastewater disposal, reuse and recycle, solid wastes disposal,
hazardous wastes disposal, and air pollution and traffic pollution
control.
- Preventive Environmental Management, Due Diligence
Environmental Impact Analysis, and Life Cycle Analysis have been
given the serious attention that they deserve.
- Special emphasis has been given to energy production by
alternate means and green technologies, necessary to look at in a
modern low-carbon emission context.
- Simple things like rainwater harvesting are not lost sight
of.
- Ensuring sustainability in whatever we do has been explained.
USEFUL FOR Faculty and graduate students of all branches of
engineering and related sciences.
- Professionals from industry and consulting firms involved in
planning and designing of Urban Infrastructure and Town
Planning.
- Professionals from Pollution Control Agencies and Municipal
bodies.
| Edition : | 12 |
| Published : | 01/01/2012 |
| isbn : | 9781259006050 |
