Wastewater treatment technology and resource utilization

Author: Zhu Kaijin
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is divided into 11 chapters, comprehensively introducing the sources, classification, properties, and general treatment and utilization methods of sludge. It provides an in-depth overview of recent advanced technologies for urban domestic sludge treatment, such as ionizing radiation technology, microwave irradiation technology, ultrasonic treatment technology, phytoremediation of heavy metals in sludge, microbial treatment technology, microbial deodorization technology, and emerging thermal chemical treatment technologies for sludge. Additionally, it elaborates on the progress, challenges, and new practices in the ecological utilization of sludge both domestically and internationally. For the convenience of researchers and analysts, effective analytical methods for sludge properties and composition, such as moisture content, protein, ammonia nitrogen, volatile fatty acids, and heavy metal content, are listed at the end. The book is comprehensive, up-to-date, and detailed, reflecting the latest achievements in sludge treatment research in recent years. It is highly practical and serves as a strong guide for the practical treatment and utilization of sludge, making it a valuable reference for environmental engineering technicians, researchers, and students and faculty in relevant disciplines at colleges and universities.