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The CoGDEM Guide to Gas Detection
Industrial gas detectors form an important part of safety systems designed to protect users from the harmful effects of flammable, toxic or asphyxiant gases. These gases can cause explosions, damage health or deplete the oxygen content of the air. Consequently, accurate gas detection is vital for protecting human life as well as process plant and the ...
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Essential Environment 34th Edition A Comprehensive Guide to UK and EU Environmental Protection Legislation
ILM Publications has published the 34th Edition of Essential Environment in partnership with Environmental Protection UK. Essential Environment (formerly the Pollution Control Handbook) is the comprehensive guide to UK and EU environmental protection legislation. Written in clear, simple language, the 2012 Essential Environment handbook cuts through the legal jargon and provides comprehensive and ...
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M23 PVC Pipe - Design and Installation, Third Edition
This manual provides the user with both general and technical information to aid in design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of PVC pipe and fittings. This manual presents a discussion of recommended practices. It is not intended to be a technical commentary on AWWA standards that apply to PVC pipe, fittings, and related appurtenances. Topics covered include: general properties of ...
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Standards Official Notice - March 2019
The following AWWA Standards are effective on March 1, 2019: B201-18 Soda Ash B304-18 Liquid Oxygen for Ozone Generaton for Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed ...
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Standards Official Notice - January 2019
The following AWWA Standards are effective January 1, 2019: C502-18 Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants C503-18 Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants C518-18 Double-Disc Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service C521-18 Plastic Ball Valves G410-18 Business Practices for Operation and ...
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Standards Official Notice - June 2018
The following AWWA Standards will be effective June 2018: ANSI/AWWA B604-18 Granular Activated Carbon ANSI/AWWA B605-18 Reactivation of Granular Activated Carbon ANSI/AWWA G485-18 Direct Potable Reuse Program ...
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Standards Official Notice - May 2018
The following AWWA Standards will be effective May 2018: ANSI/AWWA B303-18 Sodium Chlorite ANSI/AWWA B408-18 Liquid Polyaluminum Chloride ANSI/AWWA B510-18 Carbon Dioxide ANSI/AWWA C222-18 Polyurethane Coatings and Linings ANSI/AWWA C655-18 Field ...
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Standards Official Notice - Effective July 2017
The following AWWA Standards will be effective July 2017: ANSI/AWWA B511 Potassium Hydroxide (October 13, 2016) ANSI/AWWA C600-17 Installation of Ductile-Iron Mains and Their Appurtenances (February 14, 2017) ANSI/AWWA D115-17 Tendon-Prestressed Concrete Water Tanks (February 17, 2017) ANSI/AWWA E102-17 Submersible Vertical Turbine Pumps (February 23, ...
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Standards Official Notice - Effective June 2017
The following AWWA Standards will be effective June 2017: ANSI/AWWA B550-17 Calcium Chloride (October 13, 2016) ANSI/AWWA B602-17 Copper Sulfate (January 30, 2017) ANSI/AWWA C151/A.21.51-17 Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast (February 14, 2017) ANSI/AWWA C508-17 Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2-In. Through 48-In. (50-mm Through 1,200-mm) NPS (January 3, ...
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M50 Water Resources Planning, Third Edition
This comprehensive, how-to manual and guide demonstrates how to produce a long term Integrated Resource Plan for a water utility. It helps water resources planners develop and implement a comprehensive work plan that responds to technical and institutional questions that must be addressed before deciding how to develop new water supplies. The third edition has been completely re-arranged to ...
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M51 Air Valves: Air-Release, Air/Vacuum & Combination
This manual provides essential information for selecting, sizing, locating, and installing air valves in water, wastewater and reclaimed water pipeline ...
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AWWA C651-14 Disinfecting Water Mains
This standard presents essential procedures for the disinfection of new and repaired potable water mains. Topics covered include forms of chlorine disinfection, a description of the disinfection procedure, preventive and corrective measures during construction, methods of chlorination, final flushing, bacteriological testing, redisinfection, final connections to existing mains, disinfection ...
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Water Management and Water Loss
Water Management and Water Loss contains a selection of papers and articles written by various internationally recognised specialists in the field of water loss reduction. The articles have been drawn together from IWA conferences during the past 5 years and provide details of how water losses from Municipal distribution systems can be reduced. The book provides useful background information and ...
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AWWA G510-13 Standard for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and Management
This new AWWA standard describes the essential or critical requirements for the effective operation and management of a wastewater treatment plant. It defines the minimum requirements for the effective operation and management, including water quality, system management programs, and operation and maintenance of facilities. This standard can be referenced in the evaluation of the operation and ...
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Health Effects of Metals and Related Substances in Drinking Water
Metals are inorganic substances that occur naturally in geological formations. Naturally occurring metals are dissolved in water when it comes into contact with rock or soil material. Some metals are essential for life and are naturally available in our food and water. Trace amounts of metals are common in water, and these are normally not harmful to your health. In fact, some metals are ...
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Safety First: Hazard Communications for Water and Wastewater Utilities DVD
In 2005 the Environmental Protection Agency promulgated that all Hazard Communication materials must be in compliance with OSHA standard for Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Communication (HCS) by the end of 2013. This video informs water and wastewater professionals the correct methodologies required for identifying and labeling hazardous and toxic materials, and covers the use of ...
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Groundwater Optimization Handbook
Presents a thorough introduction to groundwater systems analysis and optimization terminology, principles, and techniques Identifies which S-O approaches are appropriate for different types of groundwater quantity (hydraulic optimization) and quality (contaminant transport optimization) problems, whether they be deterministic, stochastic, single-objective, or multiobjective in nature Teaches you ...
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International Standard Units for Water and Wastewater Processes
Published jointly by WEF, AWWA, and IWA, the updated 4th edition of WEF Manual of Practice no. 6 continues its goal to establish units of expression that are universally understandable and readily comparable for all design, operation, and performance factors. The manual is written for engineering professionals familiar with water and wastewater treatment concepts, the design process, and the ...
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Fundamentals of Water Treatment Unit Processes
Covers unit processes common to drinking water, wastewater, and any water requiring treatment Presents theory and practice for each unit process and key factors in development Examines uncommon issues that aid in applications principles, such as submerged flow for a Parshall flume and Henry’s law constants for 12 gases at different temperatures Reviews how the field arrived at its present ...
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Thermal Insulation; Building and Environmental Acoustics
Volume 04.06 features specifications that establish the property requirements for various types of insulation, including blanket, block, board, loose fill, cement, and pipe. Standards on environmental acoustics address community noise, acoustical materials and systems, mechanical and electrical system noise, open plan spaces, sound absorption, and sound transmission. ...
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