Environmental Chemistry: Essentials of Chemistry for Engineering Practice, Volume 4A [Textbook Binding]

Teh Fu Yen (Author), Bernard Goodwin (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0132854201 | ISBN-13: 978-0132854207 | Publication Date: September 1, 1998 | Edition: 1st

28542-9 An extensive introduction to environmental chemistry for engineering and chemical professionals. Many environmental engineers and graduate students can benefit from a much deeper understanding of chemistry, and many chemists will benefit from learning how chemistry applies to environmental engineering. This is the first of two volumes designed to fill these gaps in knowledge. Environmental Chemistry, Book One, Volume 4A begins with an overview of basic physical, organic, analytical, colloid and surface chemistry. Next, it demonstrates the intimate relationships between environmental engineering and each major area of chemistry, focusing on crucial interactions throughout all five essential global cycles (envirospheres): *The lithosphere (minerals and energy sources): fossil fuels, alternative and nuclear energy, resource models, energy conservation, solar technology, waste heat, and nuclear treatment. *The atmosphere (air): atmospheric structure and properties, greenhouse effect, ozone layer; photochemistry, tropospheric and stratospheric chemistry; air pollution.* The hydrosphere (water sources): the water cycle, groundwater; aquatic chemistry, chemical oceanography, rivers and streams, limnology, eutrophication, and water treatment. *The pedosphere (soil): soil chemistry, formation and properties; soil pollution, pesticides, stockpile wastes, solid waste chemistry, recycling, conversion, disposal and remediation. *The biosphere (life): geochemical and biochemical features, toxicology, risk assessment, food safety, carcinogenesis; radon; sound, microwave and other electromagnetic exposure. Replete with examples, figures, tables, equations, references and problems, this is an essential resource for all engineers, chemists and students whose work will impact the environment. The companion text, Environmental Chemistry: Chemical Principles for Environmental Processes, Book Two, Volume 4B provides equally valuable coverage of the chemical, biochemical, physicochemical and equilibria-related processes associated with environmental engineering.

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An extensive introduction to environmental chemistry for engineering and chemical professionals.

Many environmental engineers and graduate students can benefit from a much deeper understanding of chemistry, and many chemists will benefit from learning how chemistry applies to environmental engineering. This is the first of two volumes designed to fill these gaps in knowledge.

Environmental Chemistry, Book One, Volume 4A begins with an overview of basic physical, organic, analytical, colloid and surface chemistry. Next, it demonstrates the intimate relationships between environmental engineering and each major area of chemistry, focusing on crucial interactions throughout all five essential global cycles (envirospheres):

* The lithosphere (minerals and energy sources): fossil fuels, alternative and nuclear energy, resource models, energy conservation, solar technology, waste heat, and nuclear treatment.
* The atmosphere (air): atmospheric structure and properties, greenhouse effect, ozone layer; photochemistry, tropospheric and stratospheric chemistry; air pollution.
* The hydrosphere (water sources): the water cycle, groundwater; aquatic chemistry, chemical oceanography, rivers and streams, limnology, eutrophication, and water treatment.
* The pedosphere (soil): soil chemistry, formation and properties; soil pollution, pesticides, stockpile wastes, solid waste chemistry, recycling, conversion, disposal and remediation.
* The biosphere (life): geochemical and biochemical features, toxicology, risk assessment, food safety, carcinogenesis; radon; sound, microwave and other electromagnetic exposure.

Replete with examples, figures, tables, equations, references and problems, this is an essential resource for all engineers, chemists and students whose work will impact the environment. The companion text, Environmental Chemistry: Chemical Principles for Environmental Processes, Book Two, Volume 4B provides equally valuable coverage of the chemical, biochemical, physicochemical and equilibria-related processes associated with environmental engineering.

About the Author

TEH FU YEN is Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He is also author of the companion text, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Principles for Environmental Processes, Book Two, Volume 4B. He has published over 400 technical papers and 20 books.

Product Details

• Textbook Binding: 800 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132854201
• ISBN-13: 978-0132854207
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,595,649 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A well organized and comprehensive textbook for the Env. Sci, October 5, 1999

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This review is from: Environmental Chemistry: Essentials of Chemistry for Engineering Practice, Volume 4A (Textbook Binding)

I have read through both Volume 4A and 4B. These two texts are invaluable resources for teaching Environmental Chemistry at the Junior-graduate school level. Both books are well written and include the fundamentals of studying air, water, and soil pollution. As a former student of Dr. Yen, I can say without reservation, that he is a motivational and superior college professor. Now that I am teaching college-level courses, I always recommend that my students make the investment and purchase his books. Personally, I have found them to be invaluable as reference materials.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Yen's Environmental Chemistry is a Fine Contribution, January 4, 1999

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This review is from: Environmental Chemistry: Essentials of Chemistry for Engineering Practice, Volume 4A (Textbook Binding)

Environmental Chemistry is a fine text book. It would provide a solid basis for any Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering Course providing the basics in understanding Environmental Chemistry. The book features a quantitive, mathematical approach to the subject. It is well referenced. And the problems at the end of each chapter will help a student better understand the material presented in the text. I look forward to the publication of its companion volume.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Environmental Engineering Book, December 21, 1998

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This review is from: Environmental Chemistry: Essentials of Chemistry for Engineering Practice, Volume 4A (Textbook Binding)

I have found this book to be excellent. As a researcher, educator and consultant, I often need a book that explains chemistry and its impact in environmental engineering. Rarely have I found one book that covers the field so completely as this book. What I like most is that it is an applied book. Environmental Chemistry is clearly and concisely covered. Recommmend it as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate level classes as well as a general reference source for professionals.