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…mehr
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.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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.
