Reverse Osmosis - A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional

Written in Frank Spellman's trademark, engaging, and highly readable style, this book discusses issues facing the water/wastewater and desalination industries. It covers how reverse osmosis is used in drinking water purification from seawater as well as other industrial applications. By design, this text does not include an in-depth discussion of mathematics, engineering, chemistry, or biology. However, it does include numerous illustrations as well as an extensive glossary of terms and abbreviations for easy comprehension of concepts and processes, and for quick reference.

List of contents

Introduction. Reverse Osmosis: The Nuts and Bolts. Reverse Osmosis and Filtration Spectrum. Reverse Osmosis Equipment and System Configuration. Water Contaminants. Water Quality Standards. Conventional Water and Wastewater Treatment. RO Applications and Concentrate Disposal. Glossary.

About the author

Frank R. Spellman, PhD, is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. The author of more than 90 books covering topics ranging from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to all areas of environmental science and occupational health, he has been cited in more than 450 publications and is a co-author to well-recognized experts in various scientific fields. For example, he is a contributing author of The Engineering Handbook, 2nd ed. Spellman holds a BA in public administration, a BS in business management, an MBA, and both an MS and a PhD in environmental engineering.

Product details

• Authors: Frank R Spellman, Frank R. Spellman, Spellman Frank R.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367377519
• ISBN: 978-0-367-37751-9
• No. of pages: 324
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / Water Supply, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Water supply and treatment, Water purification & desalinization