Air pollution control technology handbook. (©2002)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Authored by Karl B. Schnelle, Jr., Charles A. Brown.
• Other Names: Schnelle, Karl B; Brown, Charles A (Charles Arnold), 1951-
• Contents: A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN AIR REGULATIONS; A Brief History of the Air Pollution Problem; Federal Involvement in Air Pollution Control; Characterizing the Atmosphere; Recipe for an Air Pollution Problem; References; CLEAN AIR ACT; History of the Clean Air Act; 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments; References; AIR PERMITS FOR NEW SOURCE; Elements of a Permit Application; Best Available Control Technology; Air Quality Analysis; NSR Reform; References; ATMOSPHERIC DIFFUSION MODELING FOR PSD PERMIT REGULATIONS; Introduction - Meteorological Background; The Tall Stack; Classifying Sources by Method of Emission; Atmospheric-Diffusion Models; EPA Computer Programs for Regulation of Industry; The Source-Transport-Receptor Problem; References; SOURCE TESTING; Introduction; Code of Federal Regulations; Representative Sampling Techniques; References; AMBIENT AIR QUALITY AND CONTINUOUS EMISSIONS MONITORING; Ambient Air Quality Sampling Program; Objectives of a Sampling Program; Monitoring Systems; Federal Reference Methods and Continuous Monitoring; The "Complete" Environmental Surveillance and Control System; Typical Air Sampling Train; Integrated Sampling Devices for Suspended Particulate Matter; Continuous Air Quality Monitors; References; COST ESTIMATING; Time Value of Money; Types of Cost Estimates; Air Pollution Control Equipment Cost; References; PROCESS DESIGN AND THE STRATEGY OF PROCESS DESIGN; Introduction to Process Design; The Strategy of Process Design; Mass and Energy Balances; References; PROFITABILITY AND ENGINEERING ECONOMICS; Introduction - Profit Goal; Profitability Analysis; The Effect of Depreciation; Capital Investment and Total Product Cost; References; INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL OF GASEOUS POLLUTANTS; Absorption and Adsorption; References; ABSORPTION FOR HAP AND VOC CONTROL; Introduction; Aqueous Systems; Nonaqueous Systems; Types and Arrangements of Absorption Equipment; Design Techniques for Countercurrent Absorption Columns; Countercurrent Flow Packed Absorption Tower Design; Sample Design Calculation; References for Absorption; ADSORPTION FOR HAP AND VOC CONTROL; Introduction to Adsorption Operations; Adsorption Phenomenon; Adsorption Processes; Nature of Adsorbents; The Theories of Adsorption; Adsorption Isotherms; Polanyi Potential Theory; Unstady-State Fixed-Bed Adsorbers; Fixed Bed Adsorber Design Considerations; Pressure Drop Through Adsorbers; Adsorber Effectiveness and Regeneration; Breakthrough Model; Regeneration Modeling; References; THERMAL OXIDATION FOR VOC CONTROL; Combustion Basics; Flares; Incineration; Catalytic Oxidation; References; CONTROL OF VOC AND HAP BY CONDENSATION; Introduction; VOC Condensers; Coolant and Heat Exchanger Type; Mixtures of Organic Vapors; Air as a Noncondensable; References; Appendix A: Derivation of the Area Model for a Mixture Condensing from a Gas; Appendix B: Algorithm for the Area; Model for a Mixture Condensing from a Gas; CONTROL OF VOC AND HAP BY BIOFILTRATION; Introduction; Theory of Biofilter Operation; Design Parameters and Conditions; Biofilter Compared to Other Available Control Technology; Successful Case Studies; Further Considerations; References; MEMBRANE SEPARATION; Overview; Polymeric Membranes; Performance; Applications; References; NOX CONTROL; NOX from Combustion; Control Techniques; References; CONTROL OF SOX; H2S Control; SO2 (and HCI) Removal; SO3 and Sulfuric Acid; References; FUNDAMENTALS OF PARTICULATE CONTROL; Particle Size Distribution; Aerodynamic Diameter; Cunningham Clip Correction; Collection Mechanisms; References; HOOD AND DUCTWORK DESIGN; Introduction; Hood Design; Duct Design; Effect of Entrance into a Hood; Total Energy Loss; Fan Power; Hood-Duct Example; References; CYCLONE DESIGN; Collection Efficiency; Pressure Drop; Saltation; References; DESIGN AND APPLICATION OF WET SCRUBBERS; Introduction; Collection Mechanisms and Efficiency; Collection Mechanisms and Particle Size; Selection and Design of Scrubbers; Devices for Wet Scrubbing; The Semrau Principle and Collection Efficiency; A Model for Counter-Current Spray Scrubbers; A Model for Venturi Scrubbers; The Calvert Cut Diameter Design Technique; The Cut-Power Relationship; References; Appendix: Calvert Performance Cut Diameter Data; FILTRATION AND BAGHOUSES; Introduction; Design Issues; Cleaning Mechanisms; Fabric Properties; Baghouse Size; Pressure Drop; Bag Life; References; ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATORS; Early Development; Basic Theory; Practical Application of Theory; Flue Gas Conditioning; Using V/I Curves for Troubleshooting; INDEX
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Copyright Date: 2002
• Extent: 1 online resource (386 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 628.5/3; Air -- Pollution -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Air -- Purification -- Equipment and supplies -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Aire -- Contaminación -- Manuales, etc; Aire -- Purificación -- Manuales, etc; Air -- Pollution -- Guides, manuels, etc; Air -- Épuration -- Appareils et matériel -- Guides, manuels, etc; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- Pollution Control; Air -- Pollution; Air -- Purification -- Equipment and supplies; Electronic books; Handbooks and manuals
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0849395887; 9780849395888; 1420036432; 9781420036435
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.