Water Technology: An Introduction for Environmental Scientists and Engineers, 3rd Edition - Softcover

N.F. Gray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185617705X ISBN 13: 9781856177054

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010

Synopsis

Water has become one of the most important issues of our time. Career prospects for those working in water and wastewater engineering are expanding, with over 90,000 workers in the water environment industry, and technological developments are rapidly advancing our understanding in this area. This accessible student textbook introduces the reader to the key concepts of water technology by explaining the fundamentals of hydrobiology, aquatic ecosystems, water treatment and supply and wastewater treatment. The Water Framework Directive is the driving force in European water management and protection, and Nick Gray uses this as the unifying theme in this new edition. This text provides a complete introduction to all aspects of managing the hydrological cycle and is ideal for those interested in a career in the water industry. For Masters students in environmental science, engineering and construction courses and those taking the CIWEM diploma, Water Technology is an essential resource they will find useful in their professional careers.

About this title

About the Author

Nick Gray is a Professor of Environmental Sciences within the School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin. He also leads the Water Technology Research Group. He has been working in the field of environmental science for over 30 years, specialising in wastewater treatment, technology and practice and publishing numerous papers.

From the Back Cover

Water science and technology is one of the world's largest and most interdisciplinary industries, employing chemists, microbiologists, botanists, zoologists as well as engineers, computer specialists and a range of different management professionals. This accessible student textbook covers the key concepts of water science and technology by explaining the fundamentals of water quality and regulation, policy and management, hydrobiology, water treatment and drinking water supply, and wastewater treatment. * Written for both engineers and scientists

* Provides a coherent and self explanatory course * New edition fully updated and expanded * Includes links to key Internet sites The Water Framework Directive is the driving force in European water management and protection. Professor Gray uses the Water Framework Directive as the unifying theme of this new edition. This text provides a complete introduction to all aspects of managing the hydrological cycle and is ideal for those interested in a career in the water industry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185617705X
• ISBN 13: 9781856177054
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 768