Sewage Sludge (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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Print on Demand. This book explores the treatment and utilization of sludge, a byproduct of sewage clarification, which has historically been an environmental nuisance. The author, an expert in the field, provides a comprehensive analysis of sludge composition, the various methods of removing water from it, and the technologies available for its disposal and utilization. The book also reviews the history of sludge treatment, highlighting the shift from chemical to biological methods. The author emphasizes the importance of preventing sludge from putrefying, due to the resulting foul odors and environmental hazards. The book concludes by discussing the potential uses of sludge, including its value as fertilizer and its caloric value as a fuel source. Ultimately, this book is an invaluable resource for professionals and researchers in the field of wastewater treatment and environmental engineering, providing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with sludge management. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Sewage Sludge (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Alexander Elsner, Fr; Spillner
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331952816
- ISBN 13
- 9781331952817
- Seller catalogs
- General Engineering
How sludge is treated, dried, and put to use in early sewage systems—and what those methods cost and accomplish.
This nonfiction work surveys how different sludge treatment approaches were developed and implemented. It explains how drying, disposal, and reuse relate to odors, public nuisance, and sanitary goals. Readers will see how concepts like the Emscher tank and various drying methods shaped real-world operations in cities around the world.
The text covers practical topics from the mechanics of sludge clarification and sedimentation to options for disposal by burning, land application, or sea dumping. It also discusses the economics of drying, the value of dried sludge as a fertilizer or fuel, and how these factors influenced plant design and policy decisions.
- How fresh and septic sludges differ and why drying is central to cost-effective disposal
- A survey of disposal methods, including burning, sea discharge, and land application
- The role of sedimentation, clarification, and sludge chambers in treatment plants
- Economic considerations, calorific value, and practical design concerns for sludge facilities
Ideal for readers of technical history, environmental engineering, and urban infrastructure studies who want a clear view of early sludge treatment challenges and solutions.
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