Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment

The major topics covered are:

• microbiology and ecology of wastewater treatment 
• reaction kinetics and reactor hydraulics 
• conversion of organic and inorganic matter 
• sedimentation aeration 

The theory presented in this volume forms the basis upon which the other books of the series are built. About the series: The series is based on a highly acclaimed set of best selling textbooks. This international version is comprised by six textbooks giving a state-of-the-art presentation of the science and technology of biological wastewater treatment.  Other titles in the series are: Volume 1: Wastewater Characteristics, Treatment and Disposal; Volume 3: Waste Stabilisation Ponds; Volume 4: Anaerobic Reactors; Volume 5: Activated Sludge and Aerobic Biofilm Reactors; Volume 6: Sludge Treatment and Disposal