{"product_id":"introduction-to-desalination-isbn-9781119691679","title":"Introduction to Desalination","description":"INTRODUCTION TO DESALINATION \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the principles, methods, and applications of modern desalination processes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Desalination: Principles, Processes, and Calculations \u003c\/i\u003edelivers a comprehensive and robust exploration of desalination highlighted with numerous illustrative examples and calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three sections, the first of which offers an introduction to the topic that includes chapters covering global water scarcity and the need for “new water.” The second section discusses the desalination process, including evaporation, reverse osmosis, crystallization, hybrid systems, and other potable water processes. The final part covers topics that include water conservation, environmental considerations of desalination, economic impacts of desalination, optimization, ethics, and the future of desalination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive introduction to desalination, including discussions of engineering principles, the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water, and water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn extensive engineering analysis of the various desalination processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of miscellaneous desalination topics, including the environmental and economic effects of the technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for process, chemical, mechanical, environmental, and civil engineers, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Desalination: Principles, Processes, and Calculations\u003c\/i\u003e is also a valuable resource for materials scientists, operators, and technicians working in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Global Water Scarcity and the Need for “New Water” 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Technical Glossary 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Engineering Principles 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties of Materials 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Water Properties 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Water Chemistry 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Conservation Laws, Stoichiometry, and Thermodynamics 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Unit Operations 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Desalination and Water Treatment Processes 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 The Desalination Process 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Evaporation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Reverse Osmosis 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Crystallization 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Traditional Desalination Processes 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 New Desalination Processes 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Non-Desalination Processes 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Select Related Topics 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Water Conservation 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Economic Considerations 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Optimization Considerations 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Ethical Considerations 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 The Future of Desalination 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLouis Theodore, Eng.Sc.D, \u003c\/b\u003e(retired) was a Professor of Chemical Engineering for 50 years. He is the author of several publications, including \u003ci\u003eFluid Flow for the Practicing Chemical Engineer, Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer, Mass Transfer Operations for the Practicing Engineer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAir Pollution Control Equipment Calculations and Pollution Prevention.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. Ryan Dupont, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Cazier Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a Research Associate at the Utah Water Research Laboratory. He is the author of many research publications and books including \u003ci\u003eGroundwater and Soil Remediation: Process Design and Cost Estimating of Proven Technologies, Water Resource Management Issues: Basic Principles and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUnit Operations in Environmental Engineering.\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the principles, methods, and applications of modern desalination processes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Desalination: Principles and Calculations \u003c\/i\u003edelivers a comprehensive and robust exploration of desalination highlighted with numerous illustrative examples and calculations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into three sections, the first of which offers an introduction to the topic that includes chapters covering global water scarcity and the need for “new water.” The second section discusses the desalination process, including evaporation, reverse osmosis, crystallization, hybrid systems, and other potable water processes. The final part covers topics that include water conservation, environmental considerations of desalination, economic impacts of desalination, optimization, ethics, and the future of desalination. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A comprehensive introduction to desalination, including discussions of engineering principles, the physical, chemical, and biological properties of water, and water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn extensive engineering analysis of the various desalination processes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Practical discussions of miscellaneous desalination topics, including the environmental and economic effects of the technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for process, chemical, mechanical, environmental, and civil engineers, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Desalination: Principles and Calculations\u003c\/i\u003e is also a valuable resource for materials scientists, operators, and technicians working in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989458272485,"sku":"NP9781119691679","price":183.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119691679.jpg?v=1761784182","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/introduction-to-desalination-isbn-9781119691679","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}