Biofiltration for Air Pollution Control
Biofiltration for Air Pollution Control

Author: Joseph S. Devinny

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1351464094

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The number-one environmental threat to public health, air pollution remains a pressing problem-made even more complicated by the massive quantity and diversity of air pollution sources. Biofiltration technology (using micro-organisms growing on porous media) is being recognized as one of the most advantageous means to convert pollutants to harmless products. Done properly, biofiltration works at a reasonable cost-utilizing inexpensive components, without requiring fuel or generating hazardous by-products. Firmly established in Europe, biofiltration techniques are being increasingly applied in North America: Biofiltration for Air Pollution Control offers the necessary knowledge to "do it right."

Characterizing Sources of Indoor Air Pollution and Related Sink Effects
Characterizing Sources of Indoor Air Pollution and Related Sink Effects

Author: Bruce A. Tichenor

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 0803120303

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Based on presentations at a 1994 Symposium, these detailed papers review source/sink characterization; design, construction, characterization, and operation of test chambers and facilities; testing protocols for determining emission factors and sink absorption/desorption rates; models for predicting

Writing Urbanism
Writing Urbanism

Author: Douglas Kelbaugh

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-05-17

Total Pages: 816

ISBN-13: 1135975744

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Urban design continues to grow as an increasingly important and expanding field of study, research and professional endeavour. Distinguished by its broad scope and comprehensiveness on the subject of urban design, this new collection combines selected essays from both practitioners and academia. Writing Urbanism is the ideal volume for both students, architects and urban designers.