David L Russell

Remediation Manual for Contaminated Sites

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

More comprehensive in scope, this second edition of a bestseller details the many developments in groundwater and site remediation that have taken place in the past two decades. Covering the entire field, from Federal works to private works; it provides a primer and a professional reference on remediation. The text examines numerous remediation techniques for soil and water, including excavation, wells, drainage, soil venting, incineration, as well as bioremediation. It also presents international case studies, international regulations and soil classifications, and selection criteria and cost issues.

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Based on the author's experience working on environmental projects, this book provides a practical guide to environmental remediation and cleanups. It offers guidance on tasks that range from managing contractors to gathering data, selecting a suitable remediation technology, and calculating remediation costs. The book examines a wide range of remediation techniques, including excavation, wells, drainage, soil venting, vapor stripping, incineration, bioremediation, containment, solidification, vitrification, and phytoremediation. Written as a down-to-earth reference for professionals faced with the challenges of remediating a contaminated site, it is also a useful primer for students and those new to the field.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Oktober 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 155mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 476g
• ISBN-13: 9781439836224
• ISBN-10: 1439836221
• Artikelnr.: 33299068

Autorenporträt

David L. Russell is a professional engineer, writer, lecturer, and environmental professional. He has written three technical books on environmental topics, and countless articles and editorials. He has lectured and worked in such diverse places as the Ukraine, Ghana, Ecuador, Romania, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates. His company, Global Environmental Operations Inc., has performed a variety of interesting and challenging projects, including researching solutions to radium removal in coal mine waters, setting up treatment facilities for large remediation projects, and risk assessments. He lives and works in Lilburn, Georgia.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction and Overview. Data Requirements. Remedial Options. Costs of Remedial Activities. Biological Remediation. Exploration Notes and Techniques. Landfills
Brownfields
Barrier Walls
and Bottom Sealing. Modeling Notes. Phytoremediation. Index.