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Waste management is one of the most critical challenges of the modern world driven by rapid industrialization urbanization and population growth. The efficient treatment disposal and management of solid liquid and gaseous wastes has become essential for environmental sustainability and public health. This comprehensive handbook on waste management serves as an all-inclusive resource for professionals students entrepreneurs researchers administrators and policymakers who are directly or indirectly engaged in waste handling and treatment. This book covers the full spectrum of waste types including municipal solid waste electronic waste biomedical waste industrial waste dairy and seafood processing waste poultry farm waste abattoir waste construction and demolition debris and radioactive waste. It presents updated data and in depth analysis on waste generation handling storage transportation treatment and disposal methods. Each section addresses real world problems and provides practical solutions with an emphasis on the latest waste treatment technologies and best practices. The book begins with an introduction to waste classification and types of wastes followed by detailed chapters on livestock farm waste biomedical waste and industrial waste. It explains how various treatment technologies such as composting anaerobic digestion lagoon treatment incineration autoclaving microwave irradiation and biological and chemical methods are applied to different types of waste. Emphasis is also placed on environmental safety public health impacts and mitigation techniques. One of the major highlights of this book is its coverage of pathogen reduction during waste treatment. It includes sections on microbial detection techniques pathogen control in manure slurries composting activated sludge systems disinfection techniques such as chlorine ozone UV irradiation and pasteurization and public health hazard assessments. It further discusses the aerosolization of pathogens and their impact on farm and community health. Additionally the book explores solid waste management practices in India with regional insights and global perspectives. It discusses greenhouse gas emissions from waste management processes such as methane generation from landfills incineration and wastewater treatment. Strategies for mitigation such as composting recycling reuse and advanced technologies for energy recovery are presented in detail. A dedicated section includes photographs of machinery used in waste recycling composting biomedical waste treatment and briquetting along with supplier contact information making it a valuable guide for entrepreneurs and investors planning to set up waste processing units. Appendices and annexures provide regulatory references data charts and operational standards that enhance the utility of the book for field application and policy formulation. With the waste management sector becoming increasingly important for sustainable development this handbook serves as a standard reference for implementing efficient waste disposal practices that are safe economical and eco-friendly. It not only guides users through conventional and modern techniques but also fosters awareness of health safety and environmental impact. Whether you are managing a large scale municipal system operating a private waste management facility or studying waste control systems this book provides the knowledge and tools needed for informed decision making
Publisher : NIIR PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Language : English
Print length : 592 pages
ISBN-10 : 9381039674
ISBN-13 : 978-9381039670
Reading age : 18 years and up
Item Weight : 480 g
Best Sellers Rank: #76,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #448 in Industries
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