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Royal Society Basic Water Treatment 2009 Edition by Chris Binnie, Martin Kimber, Prepared for publication by Paul Clements
Revised, updated and expanded Basic Water Treatment remains an essential reference on all aspects of water quality and treatment systems. A bestselling text, this book has been written by two of the world's leading experts in the field and remains the definitive reference for all those involved in water treatment systems.This widely-accepted introduction and practical guide to water treatment focuses on the issues of most interest to practising engineers, summarising the key issues and criteria in short and accessible sections with additional theory to explain and support the treatment processes considered. The book also presents up-to-date information on UK, European and American water-quality standards, including the 2007 amendments to the English and Welsh drinking water regulations. Expanding further on topics such as membrane processes and water demands, the fourth edition includes a new section on water re-use, and two new chapters on water safety plans and private water supplies.Basic Water Treatment is an essential resource for water engineers at all levels. Ideal as a textbook for students, a handbook for young engineers or chemists, and an indispensable guide full of practical information for the established practitioner. Table of contents :- Foreword Preface 1: Introduction 2: Quality of water 3: Overview of water treatment 4: Preliminary treatment 5: Coagulation and flocculation 6: Coagulants and coagulant aids 7: Theory and principles of clarification 8: Types of clarifiers 9: Filtration 10: Membrane processes 11: Other processes 12: Disinfection 13: Waterworks wastes and sludges 14: Private Water Supplies 15: Water Safety Plans 16: Water demand and use Appendices References Index