Handbook of incineration systems / Calvin R. Brunner.
By: Brunner, Calvin R
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BookPublisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, c1991Description: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill., map ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0070085897.Subject(s): Incinerators | IncinerationDDC classification: 628.4457 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 628.4457 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00028364 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A comprehensive resource that examines every type of modern incinerator, describes the analytical techniques required to utilize the equipment, explains the basic scientific principles involved, and defines the regulations that apply to various incineration processes. It features guidelines for designing incineration facilities and procedures for upgrading existing facilities to conform to new, stricter operating standards. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Regulatory requirements -- Hazardous waste -- Basic thermodynamics -- Heat-transfer systems -- Combustion calculations -- Air emissions calculations -- Waste characteristics -- Incinerator analysis -- On-site solid waste disposal -- Pyrolysis and controlled air incineration -- Rotary kiln technology -- Central disposal systems -- Biomedical waste incineration -- Sludge incineration -- Liquid waste destruction -- Incineration of gaseous waste -- Incineration of radioactive waste -- Soils incineration -- Miscellaneous waste destruction processes -- Energy recovery -- Air pollution control -- Acid gas control -- Comprehensive design example -- Metric analysis.