1st Edition

Reverse Osmosis A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional

By Frank R. Spellman Copyright 2016
324 Pages
by CRC Press

324 Pages
by CRC Press

324 Pages
by CRC Press

For the Nonengineering Professional Perfect for anyone without a background in science or engineering who wants to take a closer look at how water is processed and treated, Reverse Osmosis: A Guide for the Nonengineering Professional relates reverse osmosis in its most basic form and addresses growing concerns about the quality of tap water. What is reverse osmosis? Not to be confused... Read more

Introduction. Reverse Osmosis: The Nuts and Bolts. Reverse Osmosis and Filtration Spectrum. Reverse Osmosis Equipment and System Configuration. Water Contaminants. Water Quality Standards. Conventional Water and Wastewater Treatment. RO Applications and Concentrate Disposal. Glossary.

Biography

Frank R. Spellman, PhD, is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. The author of more than 90 books covering topics ranging from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to all areas of environmental science and occupational health, he has been cited in more than 450 publications and is a co-author to well-recognized experts in various scientific fields. For example, he is a contributing author of The Engineering Handbook, 2nd ed. Spellman holds a BA in public administration, a BS in business management, an MBA, and both an MS and a PhD in environmental engineering.