Overview

Biotechnology offers one of the most economical and environmentally benign methods of air pollution control for industrial and municipal airstreams. Volatile organic and inorganic odorous compounds from various industries are emitted in large quantities and create hazards to the ecosystem and health effects to humans. Thus, the demand for odor and air pollution control systems that provide nuisance-free, breathable air is constantly growing. An international board of authors from universities, research institutes, and industries describe various biotechnological methods ranging from laboratory, to pilot evaluation and to full-scale process implementation. Topics include bioprocesses for the treatment of odors and air pollutants in wastewater treatment plants, rendering plants, chemical production facilities, and food and flavor manufacturing facilities. In addition to the basic microbiological and engineering aspects, the design, modeling and control of bioreactors are also presented.

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Author:   Zarook Shareefdeen ,  Ajay Singh
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   1st ed. 2005. 2nd printing 2007
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.320kg
ISBN:  

9783540740490

ISBN 10:   354074049
Pages:   410
Publication Date:   07 December 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

and Basic Theory.- Biotechnology for Air Pollution Control — an Overview.- Environmental Laws and Regulations Related to Odor and Waste Gas Contaminants.- Methods of Odor and VOC Control.- Selection of Bioreactor Media for Odor Control.- Microbiology of Bioreactors for Waste Gas Treatment.- Biological Reactor Technologies.- Biofilter Technology.- Biotrickling Filter Technology.- Bioscrubber Technology.- Membrane Bioreactor Technology.- Modeling of Biofilters and Biotrickling Filters for Odor and VOC Control Applications.- Biological Reactors — Applications.- Biofilter Design and Operation for Odor Control — The New Zealand Experience.- Biological Treatment of Waste Gases Containing Inorganic Compounds.- Biological Treatment of Waste Gases Containing Volatile Organic Compounds.- Biological Reactors — Case Studies.- Odor Removal in Industrial Facilities.- Odor Removal in Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants — Case Studies.- Biotrickling and Bioscrubber Applications to Control Odor and Air Pollutants: Developments, Implementation Issues and Case Studies.- Future of Biotechnology.- Future Prospects of Biotechnology for Odor Control.

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