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Preface |
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Preface and Acknowledgment to First Edition |
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Authors |
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Authors of First Edition |
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List of Symbols and Abbreviations |
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List of Acronyms |
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Chapter 1 Programming Concepts |
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1.2 Components of a Computer |
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1.3.1 OS (Supervisor Programs) |
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1.3.2 Utility Programs (User Programs) |
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1.4 Programming and Languages |
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1.5 The Open-Source Movement |
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1.6 About the .NET Framework |
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1.8 Fundamentals of the VB.NET Language |
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1.8.1 Variables and Constants |
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1.8.3 The REM Statement (Remark or the Single Quote "'") |
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1.8.5 The GoTo Statement (Transfer of Control and Unconditional Branching) |
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1.8.6 Intrinsic Functions (Library or Built-In Functions) |
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1.8.7 The IF ...THEN Construct (Conditional Transfer) |
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1.8.9 The FOR ...TO ...NEXT Block (Building a Loop) |
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1.8.12 The FORMAT Family of Functions |
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1.8.13 The Drawing Functions |
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1.8.15 Functions and Subroutines |
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1.8.16 The MSGBOX and INPUTBOX Functions |
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1.8.17 Objects and Their Properties |
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1.9 Programs on the Accompanying CD/ROM |
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1.10 Homework Problems in Programming Concepts |
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Chapter 2 Computer Modeling Applications for Water and Wastewater Properties |
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2.2 Properties of Water and Wastewater |
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2.3.5 Total Dissolved Solids |
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2.3.6 Density, Specific Volume, Specific Weight, and Specific Gravity |
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2.3.7 Viscosity (Rheological Properties) |
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2.3.8 Surface Tension and Capillary Rise |
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2.3.9 Bulk Modulus (Bulk Modulus of Elasticity) |
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2.4 Chemical Characteristics |
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2.4.1 Hydrogen Ion Concentration |
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2.5 Biological Properties |
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2.5.2 Biochemical Oxygen Demand |
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2.7 Homework Problems in Water and Wastewater Properties |
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2.7.1 Discussion Problems |
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2.7.2 Specific Mathematical Problems |
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Chapter 3 Computer Modeling Applications for Water Resources, Usage, Groundwater, and Water Storage and Distribution |
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3.2 Water Sources and Footprints |
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3.3 Population Growth and Consumption Design Rates |
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3.6.2 Mass Curve (Rippl Diagram and S-Curve) |
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3.7.2 Patterns of Pipelines in Water Networks |
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3.7.3 Viscous Flow in Closed Conduits |
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3.7.3.1 Fundamental Equations for an Incompressible Flow |
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3.7.4.1 Laminar Flow (Hagen-Poiseuille Flow) |
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3.7.5.1 Equivalent-Velocity-Head Method |
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3.7.6 Pipes in Parallel (Pipe Network) |
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3.7.6.1 Disadvantages of the Hardy Cross Method |
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3.7.6.2 Analysis of Pipe Networks by the Finite Element Method |
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3.7.6.3 Advantages of the Finite Element Method |
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3.8 Structural Design of Storage Tanks |
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3.8.1.2 Rectangular Tanks |
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3.8.2 Design of the Section |
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3.9 Homework Problems in Water Resources, Water Storage, and Water Distribution |
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3.9.1 Discussion Problems |
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Chapter 4 Computer Modeling Applications for Water Treatment |
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4.1 Water Treatment Systems |
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4.2 Aims of Water Treatment |
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4.4.2 Types of Settling Phenomenon |
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4.4.4 Settling Characteristics |
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4.4.5 The Ideal Sedimentation Basin |
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4.4.6 Elements That Reduce the Efficiency in the Performance of Sedimentation Basins |
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4.4.6.3 Nonuniform Velocity Distribution and Short-Circuiting |
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4.4.7 Design of the Settling Zone |
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4.4.8 Settling of Flocculent Particles |
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4.4.9 Analysis of Flocculent Settling |
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4.4.10 General Design Considerations |
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4.4.10.1 Rectangular Tanks |
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4.4.10.2 Circular Settling Tanks (Dorr Settling Tanks) |
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4.5 Flocculation and Coagulation |
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4.5.4 Design of Flocculator |
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4.6 Aeration and Gas Transfer |
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4.7.3 Clogging of the Filter Bed |
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4.8 Methods of Desalination |
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4.10.2 Corrosion Potential Indicators |
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4.10.2.3 Aggressiveness Index |
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195 | (3) |
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4.11 Homework Problems in Computer Modeling Applications for Water Treatment |
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198 | (1) |
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4.11.1 Discussion Problems |
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198 | (1) |
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4.11.2 Specific Mathematical Problems |
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Chapter 5 Computer Modeling Applications for Wastewater Collection System and Treatment Technology and Disposal |
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5.2 Sewers and Sewerage Systems |
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5.2.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of Sewer Systems |
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5.2.1.3 Other Considerations |
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5.2.2 Flow Rates of Sanitary Wastewater |
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5.2.4 Hydraulics of Sewers |
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5.2.5 Flow Friction Formulae |
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5.2.6 Design Computations |
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5.2.6.1 Capacity of Flow Estimates |
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5.2.6.2 Self-Cleansing Velocities |
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5.2.7 Summary of Sewer System Design |
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5.2.8 Corrosion in Sanitary Sewers |
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5.2.8.1 Sulfide Buildup Estimates |
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5.2.8.3 Partially Filled Pipe Conditions |
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5.3 Wastewater Disposal for Rural Inhabitants |
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5.3.1.2 Designing Septic Tanks |
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5.3.1.3 Septic Tank Effluents |
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5.4 Sources and Evaluation of Wastewater Flow Rates |
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5.6 Reasons for Treating Wastewater |
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5.7 Wastewater Treatment Unit Operations and Processes |
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5.8 Preliminary Treatment: Grit Removal |
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5.9 Secondary Treatment (Aerobic and Biological) |
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5.9.3 Activated Sludge Process Kinetics |
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5.9.4 Factors Affecting the Activated Sludge Process |
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5.9.4.1 Volume and Sludge Loadings |
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5.10 Attached Growth Treatment Processes: Trickling Filter |
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252 | (8) |
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5.10.2 Recirculation to the Trickling Filter |
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5.10.3 Efficiency of a Trickling Filter (BOD Removal Efficiency) |
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5.10.3.5 Eckenfelder Equation |
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254 | (1) |
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5.10.3.6 Galler and Gotaas Equation |
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255 | (1) |
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5.10.4 Overall Treatment Plant Efficiency |
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255 | (4) |
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5.10.5 Trickling Filter Clarifier |
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5.11 Combined Suspended and Attached Growth Systems WSP, Lagoon, or Oxidation Pond |
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261 | (5) |
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261 | (2) |
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5.12 Sludge Treatment and Disposal |
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266 | (12) |
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266 | (2) |
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268 | (10) |
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5.12.2.2 Filtration of Sludge |
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278 | (10) |
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5.13.2 Disposal into Natural Waters |
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280 | (5) |
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5.13.2.2 Oxygen Renewal and Depletion in Rivers |
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280 | (1) |
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5.13.2.3 Dissolved Oxygen Sag Curves in Rivers |
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281 | (4) |
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5.13.3 Disposal into Lakes |
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285 | (2) |
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5.13.4 Disposal in Estuaries |
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287 | (1) |
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5.14 Homework Problems in Wastewater Collection System, Wastewater Treatment Technology, and Disposal |
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288 | (2) |
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5.14.1 Discussion Problems |
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288 | (1) |
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289 | (1) |
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Chapter 6 Computer Modeling Applications for Municipal Solid Waste Classification, Quantities, Properties, Collection, Processing, Material Separation, and Cost Estimates |
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293 | (4) |
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6.2 Physical Properties of Solid Waste |
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297 | (9) |
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6.2.3 Permeability of Compacted Waste |
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6.2.6 Size of Reduction in Volume (Reduction Volume) |
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304 | (2) |
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306 | (1) |
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6.3 Chemical Properties of Solid Waste |
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6.3.1 Fusion Point of Ash (Ash Fusibility) |
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307 | (1) |
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6.3.5 Heat Value of Refuse |
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6.4 Solid Waste Collection |
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320 | (5) |
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6.5 Solid Waste Collection, Processing, and Material Separation |
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325 | (5) |
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330 | (5) |
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6.7 Biochemical Processes, Combustion, and Energy Recovery |
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335 | (11) |
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6.8 Cost Estimates for Solid Waste Facilities |
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346 | (7) |
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6.8.1 Capital Cost and Capital Recovery Factor |
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346 | (2) |
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6.8.2 Present Worth Value and Present Worth Factor |
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348 | (1) |
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6.8.3 Sinking Fund and Sinking Fund Factor |
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348 | (3) |
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351 | (2) |
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6.9 Homework Problems in Computer Modeling Applications for Municipal Solid Waste Classification, Quantities, Properties, Collection, Processing, Material Separation, and Cost Estimates |
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353 | (6) |
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6.9.1 Discussion Problems |
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353 | (4) |
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6.9.1.1 Solid Waste Research |
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353 | (1) |
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6.9.1.3 Solid Waste Types |
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353 | (1) |
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6.9.1.4 Solid Waste Amount |
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354 | (1) |
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6.9.1.5 Solid Waste Properties |
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354 | (1) |
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6.9.1.6 Solid Waste Collection |
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354 | (1) |
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6.9.1.7 Solid Waste Recycling and Reuse |
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355 | (1) |
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6.9.1.8 Solid Waste Treatment |
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355 | (1) |
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6.9.1.9 Solid Waste Finance and Costs |
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355 | (2) |
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6.9.2 Specific Mathematical Problems |
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357 | (6) |
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6.9.2.1 Amount of Solid Waste |
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357 | (1) |
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357 | (1) |
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6.9.2.3 Solid Waste Collection |
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358 | (1) |
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6.9.2.4 Solid Waste Treatment and Disposal |
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358 | (1) |
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359 | (2) |
Chapter 7 Computer Modeling Applications for Air Pollution Control Technology |
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361 | (2) |
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7.2 Fundamental Concepts in Air Pollution |
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363 | (29) |
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7.2.1 Units of Measurement |
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363 | (2) |
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7.2.2 Mole and Mole Fraction |
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368 | (10) |
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370 | (4) |
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378 | (3) |
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7.2.5 Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures |
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7.2.7 Clausius-Clapeyron Equation |
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384 | (2) |
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7.2.10 Particle Size Distribution-Log Normal |
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390 | (2) |
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7.3 Air Pollution Control Technology |
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392 | (44) |
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392 | (4) |
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7.3.3 Electrostatic Precipitators |
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403 | (5) |
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408 | (5) |
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7.3.5 Baghouse or Fabric Filters |
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413 | (4) |
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7.3.6 Combustion Processes |
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417 | (6) |
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7.3.7 Packed Column Absorption Towers |
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423 | (4) |
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427 | (9) |
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440 | (8) |
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7.4.3.1 Basic Gaussian Dispersion Model |
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440 | (7) |
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7.4.3.2 U.S. EPA Dispersion Models |
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447 | (1) |
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7.4.3.3 SCREEN2 Dispersion Model |
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447 | (1) |
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7.5 Homework Problems in Computer Modeling Applications for Air Pollution Control Technology |
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448 | (4) |
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7.5.1 Discussion Problems |
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448 | (2) |
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450 | (2) |
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452 | (3) |
Chapter 8 Computer Modeling Applications for Noise Pollution and Abatement |
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455 | (4) |
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459 | (1) |
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8.4 Sound Fields from Different Sound Sources |
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461 | (4) |
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465 | (2) |
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8.6 Homework Problems in Computer Modeling Applications for Noise Pollution and Abatement |
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467 | (1) |
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8.6.1 Discussion Problems |
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467 | (1) |
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8.6.2 Special Mathematical Problems |
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467 | (1) |
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Appendices |
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Index |
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