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Air Pollution XV
Air pollution represents one of the most challenging issues that humankind is facing. With the economic growth of emerging countries leading to an increase in the demand for energy, the prevention of air deterioration by means of controlling atmospheric emission has become an urgent task. The mitigation and strategies for traditional, but persistent air pollution problems, are also becoming an ...
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Air Pollution XXII
The proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Modelling, Monitoring and Management of Air Pollution, builds upon the prestigious outcomes of the 21 preceding meetings beginning in ...
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Modelling of Pollutants in Complex Environmental Systems, Volume II
Following on from Volume I, this second volume presents an extended look at environmental modelling research and its applications from an even larger selection of global experts. The book presents timely topics and applications of the study of environmental contaminants, with detailed discussions of mathematical concepts used. Five sections cover decision support and assessment modelling; aquatic ...
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Modelling of Pollutants in Complex Environmental Systems, Volume I
Environmental modelling has enjoyed a long tradition, but there is a defined need to continually address both the power and the limitations of such models, as well as their quantitative assessment. This book showcases modern environmental modelling methods, the basic theory behind them and their incorporation into complex environmental investigations. It highlights advanced computing technologies ...
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Marine Wastewater Outfalls and Treatment Systems
Wastewater disposal by marine outfalls is proven and effective and is a reliable and cost effective solution with minimal environmental impacts. The design and siting of submarine outfalls is a complex task that relies on many disciplines including oceanography, civil and environmental engineering, marine biology, construction, economics, and public relations. Marine Wastewater Outfalls and ...
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ASTM Standards for Whole Building Functionality and Serviceability: 3rd Edition
Get 32 of the latest ASTM standards for defining the functional requirements and rating the capabilities of a building or facility. Six sections cover: Demand for and supply of serviceability of an office facility Building floor area measurement for facility management Seismic risk assessment of buildings, and probable maximum loss Single family attached and detached ...
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The Science of Air: Concepts and Applications, Second Edition
This one-of-a-kind, completely revised volume presents the latest research on global climate change, air pollution, radon, indoor air quality, acid rain, and more. The second edition of a bestseller, this work explores common themes of air resource utilization and air protection with a section on air pollution and remediation. It contains regulatory updates related to air quality and an update on ...
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Large-Scale Disasters: Prediction, Control, and Mitigation
This volume presents an integrated review of the broad research field of large-scale disasters. It establishes a common framework for predicting, controlling and managing both manmade and natural disasters. There is a particular focus on events caused by weather and climate change. Other topics include air pollution, tsunamis, disaster modeling, the use of remote sensing and the logistics of ...
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Managing Indoor Air Quality, Fourth Edition
A Cross-Profession, Structured Approach for Effectively Treating Indoor Air Problems: More than ever, health, economic, and legal matters associated with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) seem destined to remain a dominant problem for developers, owners, and managers of commercial and institutional properties. Indoor air problems have definitely made the jobs of engineers and facility managers more ...
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Air Quality Modeling: Theories, Methodologies, Computational Techniques, & Available Databases & Software, Vol. III
This third volume of the Air Quality Modeling series from A&WMA and the EnviroComp Institute completes a comprehensive description of almost all technical topics related to air quality modeling. As a complement to the first two volumes, it also provides environmental scientists, engineers, researchers, and students with a comprehensive, organized, and evolving body of information in virtually ...
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Practical Guide to Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling
An essential text for environmental professionals, the Practical Guide explains the use of dispersion modeling to assess the impact of emissions to the atmosphere. The Practical Guide addresses: plume behavior under various atmospheric conditions conditions that promote the highest concentrations of air pollutants the use of meteorological data refined techniques related to ...
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ASTM Standards on Indoor Air Quality: 3rd Edition (PRINT)
This new edition provides 55 the latest ASTM standards for establishing accurate and reliable methods and procedures for the sampling and analysis of indoor air quality data. These standards offer a sound foundation for interpreting measurement results, thereby improving indoor air quality. ASTM International's Subcommittee D22.05 developed these standards, which are recognized around the world ...
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Illustrated Dictionary and Resource Directory of Environmental and Occupational Health, Second Edition
The Illustrated Dictionary and Resource Directory of Environmental and Occupational Health, Second Edition is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference source for the vast and diverse collection of interrelated terms and topics that encompass the fields of environmental science, occupational health and safety, and preventive medicine. These topics include: epidemiology, energy; biological, ...
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Indoor Air Quality Engineering
Engineers are increasingly faced with indoor air quality issues, particularly in the design of ventilation and filtration systems and airborne contaminant removal. Because this specialty has only recently gained momentum, resources have been limited to scattered research papers on this topic, until ...
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Indoor Air Quality Engineering
Engineers are increasingly faced with indoor air quality issues, particularly in the design of ventilation and filtration systems and airborne contaminant removal. Because this specialty has only recently gained momentum, resources have been limited to scattered research papers on this topic, until now.Indoor Air Quality Engineering covers a wide range of indoor air quality engineering principles ...
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Air Quality Modeling: Theories, Methodologies, Computational Techniques, & Available Databases & Software, Vol. I-Fund.-Book
This is the first volume of a new book series focusing on the evolving field of AIR QUALITY MODELING. This volume takes an in-depth look at the fundamentals of modeling: from a review of air pollution meteorology to an introduction to Gaussian plume models, from a discussion of plume rise formulations to a review of Eulerian grid models. With individual chapters written by experts in their ...
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Environmental Aspects of Real Estate and Commercial Transactions: From Brownfields to Green Buildings, Third Edition
This comprehensive guide examines the issues, problems and pitfalls involved in the intersection of real estate, business, and environmental law. A unique and practical resource, Environmental Aspects of Real Estate and Commercial Transactions, Third Edition, covers the entire range of environmental issues that arise when real estate is developed, operated, sold, or financed. Edited by James ...
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Indoor Air Quality: A Guide for Facility Managers
Written in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms, this book can be both a ready reference and training guide. Covering each type of indoor air hazard, the author explains the basics of proper ventilation and the relationship of the HVAC system to indoor air quality. He examines fundamental procedures for maintaining good air quality, including filtration, control of humidity and moisture, and ...
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Indoor Air Quality Engineering: Environmental Health and Control of Indoor Pollutants
Written by experts, Indoor Air Quality Engineering offers practical strategies to construct, test, modify, and renovate industrial structures and processes to minimize and inhibit contaminant formation, distribution, and accumulation. The authors analyze the chemical and physical phenomena affecting contaminant generation to optimize system function and design, improve human health and safety, ...
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Tracking and Predicting the Atmospheric Dispersion of Hazardous Material Releases: Implications for Homeland Security
For many years, communities have prepared themselves to deal with accidental atmospheric releases from industrial sites, energy facilities, and vehicles transporting hazardous materials. Today, these communities must also worry about the terrorist threat of the intentional use of chemical, biological, and nuclear (C/B/N) agents. Because of this threat, the ability to predict and track the ...
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