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Special types of environment Including soil pollution, air pollution, noise pollution

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  • Understanding Active Noise Cancellationby Colin H. Hansen

    Spon Press 2001; US$ 74.95

    Provides a concise introduction to the fundamentals and applications of active control of vibration and sound for the non-expert. It is also a useful quick reference for the specialist engineer. more...

  • Contaminated Landby Ted Halstead

    Spon Press 1998; US$ 360.00

    Contaminated land can be reclaimed safely if the proposed end-use of the land is appropriate and based on thorough site investigation. This book examines the subject, reviewing current methods and strategies for safe, economical reclamation. more...

  • Air Pollutionby Jeremy Colls

    Spon Press 2002; US$ 74.95

    This new edition continues to cover the wide range of air quality issues in an accessible style. It is recommended for students studying courses specialising in air pollution, whether from an environmental science or engineering perspective. more...

  • Partition and Adsorption of Organic Contaminants in Environmental Systemsby Cary T. Chiou

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 157.95

    Given the presence of a wide variety of contaminants in the environment, it is important to understand what drives a contaminant from one medium to another, as well as the manner and extent to which a contaminant associates with the different media or phases within a local environmental system. Partition and Adsorption of Organic Contaminants in Environmental Systems forms a comprehensive resource on the behavioral characteristics of contaminants so that appropriate strategies can be adopted to either prevent or minimize their adverse impacts on human welfare and natural resources. Cary Chiou’s far-reaching text depicts the processes by which nonionic organic contaminants are sorbed to natural biotic and abiotic substances. This book... more...

  • Urban Traffic Pollutionby Dietrich Schwela; Olivier Zali

    Spon Press 1998; US$ 109.95

    Air and noise pollution are, or are rapidly becoming, major problems for the physical and mental health of those living in large cities around the world. Most industrialized countries have extensive experience of these problems. more...

  • Environmental Noise Barriersby Benz Kotzen; Colin English

    Spon Press 1999; US$ 200.00

    Noise pollution generated by transport is acknowledged to be a major environmental problem. Environmental Noise Barriers is a one-step reference for practitioners. more...

  • Noise Control in Industryby UK Sound Research Laboratories Ltd.

    Spon Press 1991; US$ 240.00

    This practical handbook examines in detail the measurement, isolation and treatment of noise and vibration problems. Based on practical industrial experience of leading consultants in the field the book features comprehensive coverage of legal, more...

  • Air Quality Assessment and Managementby Owen Harrop

    Spon Press 2001; US$ 109.95

    This book describes the techniques available for an AQA while detailing the concepts and methodologies involved. Emphasis will be placed on the practical side of AQA, with numerous international case studies and exercises. more...

  • Engineering Noise Controlby D.A. Bies; C.H. Hansen

    Spon Press 1995; US$ 64.95

    A comprehensive discussion of the theory of principles and concept of noise control. The authors provide a range of practical applications of current noise-control technology. The book provides a sound base to understanding and solving real-life more...

  • Odour Prevention and Control of Organic Sludge and Livestockby V.C. Nielsen; J.H. Voorburg

    Spon Press 1986; US$ 360.00

    Proceedings of a round-table seminar, Silsoe, UK, 15-19 April 1985. more...