The Nalco Water Handbook

With the nation looking toward a goal of "zero discharge" in water pollutants by the early 1980s, this timely handbook is an ideal source of information for specialists & nonspecialists alike. It provides completely practical data & techniques in the four major water conservation & use areas: (1) water chemistry, sources, & contaminants; (2) unit operations & treatment; (3) industrial & municipal use of water & its disposal; & (4) special technology in water treatment.

The Landmark Water Use and Treatment Resource—Fully Updated for Optimizing Water Processes This industry-standard resource from the world’s leading water management company offers practical guidance on the use and treatment of water and wastewater in industrial and institutional facilities. Revised to align with the latest regulations and technologies, The Nalco Water Handbook, Fourth Edition, explains water management fundamentals and clearly shows how to improve water quality, minimize usage, and optimize treatment processes. Throughout, new emphasis is placed on today’s prevailing issues, including water scarcity, stressors, and business risk. Covers all essential water treatment topics, including: • Water management fundamentals • The business case for managing water • Water sources, stressors, and quality • Basic water chemistry • Impurity removal • Steam generation • Cooling water systems • Safety for building water systems • Post-treatment • Energy in water systems • Water applications across various industries

The Landmark Water Use and Conditioning Resource--Fully Updated for the Twenty-First Century Developed by the world's leading integrated water treatment and process improvement company, The Nalco Water Handbook, Third Edition provides comprehensive guidance on the use and conditioning of water and wastewater in any industrial or institutional facility. Reflecting major advances in technology and the latest regulatory requirements, this thoroughly revised classic covers basic water chemistry and explains how to improve water quality, minimize water usage, and implement more efficient treatment processes. The Third Edition features new information on wastewater, cooling systems, microbiological control, energy conservation, environmental hygiene, and steam generation problems and prevention. Every essential water treatment topic is covered in this authoritative volume, including: The chemistry of water Water sources Contaminants Impurity removal Steam generation Energy in water systems Wastewater discharge Industrial and municipal use of water

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Landmark Water Use and Treatment Resource—Fully Updated for Optimizing Water Processes This industry-standard resource from the world’s leading water management company offers practical guidance on the use and treatment of water and wastewater in industrial and institutional facilities. Revised to align with the latest regulations and technologies, The Nalco Water Handbook, Fourth Edition, explains water management fundamentals and clearly shows how to improve water quality, minimize usage, and optimize treatment processes. Throughout, new emphasis is placed on today’s prevailing issues, including water scarcity, stressors, and business risk. Covers all essential water treatment topics, including: • Water management fundamentals • The business case for managing water • Water sources, stressors, and quality • Basic water chemistry • Impurity removal • Steam generation • Cooling water systems • Safety for building water systems • Post-treatment • Energy in water systems • Water applications across various industries

Focusing on water supply and treatment, this book offers practical advice on how to improve water quality, optimize water usage and treatment processes, and avoid mistakes when dealing with vendors. It covers topics such as: chemistry of water; water sources; water contaminants; water treatment; water disposal; and industrial use of water.