Environmental Flotation Engineering

This comprehensive guide explores flotation processes in water treatment, making Environmental Flotation Engineering essential for students and professionals in the field.

This volume provides an in-depth exploration of humanitarian engineering education at the Lenox Institute of Water Technology, focusing on the latest advancements in potable water and wastewater flotation processes. Environmental Flotation Engineering delves into crucial topics such as chemical coagulation and precipitation enhancements, which are essential for improving water treatment efficiency. It also discusses the first and second waves of flotation technology advancements, addressing both potable water treatment and wastewater management, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding modern engineering practices in this field.

The book presents innovative techniques like circular gravity flotation and fiber detection and separation, which are pivotal for optimizing water treatment systems. It also covers independent physicochemical wastewater treatment systems, providing insights into primary, secondary, and tertiary flotation clarifications. Furthermore, the text examines activated sludge and flotation processes, including considerations for cold weather wastewater conditions, ensuring that engineers are prepared for various operational challenges.

Environmental Flotation Engineering is designed to be an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as for designers of flotation systems and researchers in the field. With its thorough coverage of both theoretical concepts and practical applications, this volume serves as a foundational text for anyone interested in the intersection of environmental engineering and water technology.