Environment and solid wastes. Characterization, treatment and disposal

Book · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983

OSTI ID:6224285

Francis, C W; Auerbach, S I

This volume evaluates the impact of solid waste management practices on the quality of human health and the environment. A multidisciplinary group scientists and engineers provides current analysis of both the long-and short-term effects of waste disposal as practiced today. The questions of how wastes should be managed relative to their physiochemical and biological characteristics, and the potential for waste contaminants to move in the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are addressed. Special emphasis is placed on identifying the most practical solutions to health and environmental problems associated with the management of wastes from chemical, utility, municipal and emerging energy technologies. Major sections include: Sources and Management of Wastes; Problems in Characterization; Transport and Transformation; Environmental and Health Consequences; Needs and Challenges of Monitoring ; Environmental Control Systems: Techniques and Technology

• OSTI ID: 6224285
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

510200* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
520200 -- Environment
Aquatic-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
ABSTRACTS
CONTROL
DOCUMENT TYPES
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
HAZARDS
HEALTH HAZARDS
LAND POLLUTION
LEADING ABSTRACT
MANAGEMENT
MASS TRANSFER
MONITORING
POLLUTION
POLLUTION CONTROL
SOLID WASTES
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES
WATER POLLUTION