Air Pollution : Air Quality Management
Stern, Arthur C
Air Pollution : Air Quality Management - 3rd - New York Academic Press 1977 - 700p.
List of Contributors
Preface
Contents of Other Volumes
Part A Control Concepts
1. Control of Systems, Processes, and Operations
I. Introduction
II. Elimination of Air Pollution Emissions
III. Minimizing Emissions of Gaseous and Gas-Borne Wastes
IV. Concentration of Air Pollutants at the Source for Effective Treatment Prior to Release to the Atmosphere
V. Managing the Air Resource
VI. Summary
References
Part B Control Devices
2. Selection, Evaluation, and Application of Control Devices
Nomenclature
I. Selection of a Control System
II. Gas Pretreatment
III. Control Efficiency
IV. Cost, Applicability, and Efficiency of Collectors
References
3. Source Control by Centrifugal Force and Gravity
I. Introduction
II. Cyclone Collectors
III. Rotary Stream Dust Separators
IV. Gravity Settling Chambers
V. Inertial Separators
References
4. Filtration
Nomenclature
I. Introduction
II. Fabric (Bag) Filters
III. Fibrous Mat Filters
IV. Miscellaneous Filters
V. General Considerations
References
5. Electrostatic Precipitation
Nomenclature
I. Introduction
II. Generation of the Corona
III. Electric Field
IV. Particle Charging
V. Particle Collection
VI. Removal of Collected Particles
VII. Dust Resistivity
VIII. Gas Flow
IX. Design and Installation
References
6. Scrubbing
Nomenclature
I. Introduction
II. Gas Absorption
III. Particle Collection
IV. Scrubber Energy Requirement
V. Diffusional Collection
VI. Flux Force/Condensation
VII. Economics
References
7. Mist Elimination
I. Introduction
II. Size Distribution and Stability of Mists
III. Theory of Mist Elimination
IV. Single-Stage Mist Eliminators
V. Multiple-Stage Mist Eliminators (Few Stages)
VI. Multiple-Stage Impingement Separators (Many Stages)
VII. Cyclone Mist Eliminators
VIII. Electrostatic Precipitators
IX. Ceramic Candles
X. Venturi Scrubbers
XI. Sonic Agglomerators
XII. Measurement of the Effectiveness of Mist Eliminators
References
8. Adsorption
I. General Principles
II. Adsorbents
III. Equipment and Systems
IV. Applications to Source Control
V. Comparative Costs of Adsorbers and Other Systems
General References
References
9. Combustion
I. Introduction
II. Principles of Combustion
III. Afterburners
IV. Furnaces
V. Flares
References
Part C Process Emissions and their Control
10. Fuels and Their Utilization
I. Introduction
II. Fuels
III. Pollutants Emitted by Combustion Processes
IV. Fuel Modification to Reduce Emissions
V. Combustion Technology for Clean Fuels from Coal-Conversion Processes
VI. Combustion Modification to Reduce Emissions
References
11. Space Heating and Steam Generation
I. Introduction
II. Fuel-Use Patterns
III. Types of Combustion Equipment
IV. Emissions from Residential Heating Units
V. Emissions from Commercial and Industrial Boilers
VI. Combustion Modification to Reduce Emissions
References
12. Power Generation
I. Electric Power Demand
II. Meeting the Demand
III. Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam Electric Power Plants
IV. Emissions from Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam Electric Generating Plants
V. Control of Emissions from Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam Electric Generating Plants
VI. Gas- and Oil-Fired Turbines and Diesel-Powered Generating Units
VII. Control of Gaseous Emissions from Nuclear-Fueled Steam Electric Generating Plants
VIII. Air Quality Impacts of Emissions from Cooling Towers
References
13. Incineration
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. The Urban Waste Problem
IV. Contemporary Incinerator Technology
V. Causes of Incinerator Emissions
VI. Air Pollution Control Systems for Incinerators
VII. Emission Tests of Incinerators
VIII. Novel Methods of Incineration
IX. Disposal of Bulky Solid Wastes
X. Industrial Waste Disposal
XI. Pathological Waste Disposal
References
14. The Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions
I. Introduction
II. Mobile Sources of Emissions
III. Emission Control Technology
IV. Control of Blowby and Evaporative Emissions
V. Control Approaches for Exhaust Emissions—Conventional Spark-Ignition Engine Motor Vehicles
VI. Stratified-Charge Engines
VII. Diesel Engines
VIII. Rotary Engines
IX. Alternative Engines
X. Control Approaches for Railroad Locomotives and Ships
XI. Control Approaches for Aircraft Emissions
References
15. Agriculture and Agricultural-Products Processing
I. Agriculture
II. Processing Agricultural Products
III. Episode Control Planning for Agricultural and Agricultural- Products Processing Operations
References
16. The Forest Products Industry
I. The Forest Products Industry
II. Power Boilers
III. Dryers
IV. Kraft Pulping
V. Sulfite Pulping
VI. Neutral Sulfite Semichemical (NSSC) Pulping
VII. Effects of Applying the Best Control Technology Available
References
17. Mineral Product Industries
I. Introduction
II. General Operations
III. Specific Processes
IV. Emission Reduction during Air Pollution Episodes
V. Conclusion
References
18. Chemical Industries
A. Inorganic Chemical Processes
B. Petrochemical Processes
19. Petroleum Refining
I. Introduction
II. Oil Refining Technology
III. Type of Emissions
IV. Source and Control
V. Estimation of Quantities
VI. Economics of Control
References
20. Nonferrous Metallurgical Operations
I. Introduction
II. Copper
III. Lead
IV. Zinc
V. Aluminum
VI. Beryllium
VII. Mercury
VIII. Nonferrous Metals of Minor Significance
IX. Secondary Copper, Lead, Zinc, and Aluminum
X. Nonferrous Foundries
General Reference
References
21. Ferrous Metallurgical Operations
I. Introduction
II. Coke Production
III. Sintering
IV. Ironmaking
V. Open Hearth Steelmaking
VI. Basic Oxygen Steelmaking
VII. Electric Furnace Steelmaking
VIII. Rolling, Processing, and Finishing
IX. Ferrous Foundry Operations
References
Subject Index
9780126666052
628.53 AIR-A
Air Pollution : Air Quality Management - 3rd - New York Academic Press 1977 - 700p.
List of Contributors
Preface
Contents of Other Volumes
Part A Control Concepts
1. Control of Systems, Processes, and Operations
I. Introduction
II. Elimination of Air Pollution Emissions
III. Minimizing Emissions of Gaseous and Gas-Borne Wastes
IV. Concentration of Air Pollutants at the Source for Effective Treatment Prior to Release to the Atmosphere
V. Managing the Air Resource
VI. Summary
References
Part B Control Devices
2. Selection, Evaluation, and Application of Control Devices
Nomenclature
I. Selection of a Control System
II. Gas Pretreatment
III. Control Efficiency
IV. Cost, Applicability, and Efficiency of Collectors
References
3. Source Control by Centrifugal Force and Gravity
I. Introduction
II. Cyclone Collectors
III. Rotary Stream Dust Separators
IV. Gravity Settling Chambers
V. Inertial Separators
References
4. Filtration
Nomenclature
I. Introduction
II. Fabric (Bag) Filters
III. Fibrous Mat Filters
IV. Miscellaneous Filters
V. General Considerations
References
5. Electrostatic Precipitation
Nomenclature
I. Introduction
II. Generation of the Corona
III. Electric Field
IV. Particle Charging
V. Particle Collection
VI. Removal of Collected Particles
VII. Dust Resistivity
VIII. Gas Flow
IX. Design and Installation
References
6. Scrubbing
Nomenclature
I. Introduction
II. Gas Absorption
III. Particle Collection
IV. Scrubber Energy Requirement
V. Diffusional Collection
VI. Flux Force/Condensation
VII. Economics
References
7. Mist Elimination
I. Introduction
II. Size Distribution and Stability of Mists
III. Theory of Mist Elimination
IV. Single-Stage Mist Eliminators
V. Multiple-Stage Mist Eliminators (Few Stages)
VI. Multiple-Stage Impingement Separators (Many Stages)
VII. Cyclone Mist Eliminators
VIII. Electrostatic Precipitators
IX. Ceramic Candles
X. Venturi Scrubbers
XI. Sonic Agglomerators
XII. Measurement of the Effectiveness of Mist Eliminators
References
8. Adsorption
I. General Principles
II. Adsorbents
III. Equipment and Systems
IV. Applications to Source Control
V. Comparative Costs of Adsorbers and Other Systems
General References
References
9. Combustion
I. Introduction
II. Principles of Combustion
III. Afterburners
IV. Furnaces
V. Flares
References
Part C Process Emissions and their Control
10. Fuels and Their Utilization
I. Introduction
II. Fuels
III. Pollutants Emitted by Combustion Processes
IV. Fuel Modification to Reduce Emissions
V. Combustion Technology for Clean Fuels from Coal-Conversion Processes
VI. Combustion Modification to Reduce Emissions
References
11. Space Heating and Steam Generation
I. Introduction
II. Fuel-Use Patterns
III. Types of Combustion Equipment
IV. Emissions from Residential Heating Units
V. Emissions from Commercial and Industrial Boilers
VI. Combustion Modification to Reduce Emissions
References
12. Power Generation
I. Electric Power Demand
II. Meeting the Demand
III. Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam Electric Power Plants
IV. Emissions from Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam Electric Generating Plants
V. Control of Emissions from Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam Electric Generating Plants
VI. Gas- and Oil-Fired Turbines and Diesel-Powered Generating Units
VII. Control of Gaseous Emissions from Nuclear-Fueled Steam Electric Generating Plants
VIII. Air Quality Impacts of Emissions from Cooling Towers
References
13. Incineration
I. Introduction
II. Background
III. The Urban Waste Problem
IV. Contemporary Incinerator Technology
V. Causes of Incinerator Emissions
VI. Air Pollution Control Systems for Incinerators
VII. Emission Tests of Incinerators
VIII. Novel Methods of Incineration
IX. Disposal of Bulky Solid Wastes
X. Industrial Waste Disposal
XI. Pathological Waste Disposal
References
14. The Control of Motor Vehicle Emissions
I. Introduction
II. Mobile Sources of Emissions
III. Emission Control Technology
IV. Control of Blowby and Evaporative Emissions
V. Control Approaches for Exhaust Emissions—Conventional Spark-Ignition Engine Motor Vehicles
VI. Stratified-Charge Engines
VII. Diesel Engines
VIII. Rotary Engines
IX. Alternative Engines
X. Control Approaches for Railroad Locomotives and Ships
XI. Control Approaches for Aircraft Emissions
References
15. Agriculture and Agricultural-Products Processing
I. Agriculture
II. Processing Agricultural Products
III. Episode Control Planning for Agricultural and Agricultural- Products Processing Operations
References
16. The Forest Products Industry
I. The Forest Products Industry
II. Power Boilers
III. Dryers
IV. Kraft Pulping
V. Sulfite Pulping
VI. Neutral Sulfite Semichemical (NSSC) Pulping
VII. Effects of Applying the Best Control Technology Available
References
17. Mineral Product Industries
I. Introduction
II. General Operations
III. Specific Processes
IV. Emission Reduction during Air Pollution Episodes
V. Conclusion
References
18. Chemical Industries
A. Inorganic Chemical Processes
B. Petrochemical Processes
19. Petroleum Refining
I. Introduction
II. Oil Refining Technology
III. Type of Emissions
IV. Source and Control
V. Estimation of Quantities
VI. Economics of Control
References
20. Nonferrous Metallurgical Operations
I. Introduction
II. Copper
III. Lead
IV. Zinc
V. Aluminum
VI. Beryllium
VII. Mercury
VIII. Nonferrous Metals of Minor Significance
IX. Secondary Copper, Lead, Zinc, and Aluminum
X. Nonferrous Foundries
General Reference
References
21. Ferrous Metallurgical Operations
I. Introduction
II. Coke Production
III. Sintering
IV. Ironmaking
V. Open Hearth Steelmaking
VI. Basic Oxygen Steelmaking
VII. Electric Furnace Steelmaking
VIII. Rolling, Processing, and Finishing
IX. Ferrous Foundry Operations
References
Subject Index
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628.53 AIR-A