Table Of ContentSecond Edition
Pollution
Prevention
Sustainability, Industrial Ecology,
and Green Engineering
Second Edition
Pollution
Prevention
Sustainability, Industrial Ecology,
and Green Engineering
Ryan R. Dupont
Kumar Ganesan
Louis Theodore
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Dupont, R. Ryan, author. | Ganesan, Kumar, 1945- author. | Theodore,
Louis, author.
Title: Pollution prevention : sustainability, industrial ecology, and green
engineering / Ryan Dupont, Kumar Ganesan, and Louis Theodore.
Description: Second edition. | Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis, CRC Press,
2017. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016021822
Subjects: LCSH: Factory and trade waste--Management--Case studies. |
Pollution prevention--Case studies. | Industries--Energy conservation. |
Industrial safety.
Classification: LCC TD897 .D87 2017 | DDC 363.73/7--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016021822
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Contents
Preface.............................................................................................................................................xxi
Authors .........................................................................................................................................xxiii
Section i introduction to Preventive Waste Management
Chapter 1 Pollution Prevention .....................................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................3
1.2 Environmental Regulations ...............................................................................3
1.2.1 Air Quality Management .....................................................................4
1.2.2 Water Quality Management .................................................................4
1.2.3 Solid Waste Management .....................................................................4
1.3 The Pollution Prevention Concept .....................................................................5
1.4 The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 ...............................................................7
1.4.1 Section 2 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990—Findings
and Policy .............................................................................................7
1.4.2 Section 4 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990—EPA Activities ...7
1.4.3 Section 7 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990—Source
Reduction and Recycling Data Collection ...........................................8
References ....................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Industrial Ecology ........................................................................................................9
Contributing Author: Erica Crosley
2.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................9
2.2 Industrial Ecology Definitions ..........................................................................9
2.3 The History and Development of the Industrial Ecology Approach ...............10
2.3.1 Early History ......................................................................................10
2.3.1.1 Belgium ...............................................................................11
2.3.1.2 Japan ...................................................................................11
2.3.2 Recent History ....................................................................................11
2.4 Concepts of Industrial Ecology .......................................................................12
2.4.1 Sustainable Systems and Systems Analysis .......................................12
2.4.2 Material Flows and Transformations .................................................13
2.4.3 Natural Ecosystems ............................................................................13
2.5 Tools of Industrial Ecology .............................................................................14
2.5.1 Life Cycle Assessment .......................................................................14
2.5.2 Life Cycle Design and Design for the Environment ..........................14
2.5.3 Green Chemistry and Green Engineering ..........................................15
2.6 The Future of Industrial Ecology ....................................................................15
2.7 Illustrative Example: Kalundborg, Denmark ..................................................16
2.8 Summary .........................................................................................................18
References ..................................................................................................................18
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Chapter 3 Green Chemistry and Green Engineering ..................................................................21
3.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................21
3.2 Green Chemistry .............................................................................................21
3.3 Green Engineering ..........................................................................................23
3.4 Green Chemistry versus Green Engineering ..................................................24
References ..................................................................................................................26
Chapter 4 Sustainability ..............................................................................................................27
4.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................27
4.2 Historical Perspective ......................................................................................27
4.3 Resource Limitations .......................................................................................28
4.4 Sustainable Development Considerations........................................................30
4.5 Benchmarking Sustainability ..........................................................................31
4.6 Resources for Sustainability ............................................................................32
4.7 Future Trends ...................................................................................................33
References ..................................................................................................................33
Section ii engineering and Science Fundamentals
Chapter 5 Units and Definitions ..................................................................................................37
5.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................37
5.2 Units.................................................................................................................37
5.2.1 Conversion of Units ............................................................................37
5.2.2 Dimensional Analysis ........................................................................38
5.3 Problem-Solving Methodology .......................................................................40
5.4 Fundamental Definitions .................................................................................40
5.4.1 Temperature ........................................................................................40
5.4.2 Pressure ..............................................................................................41
5.4.3 Moles and Molecular Weight .............................................................42
5.5 Illustrative Examples .......................................................................................42
References ..................................................................................................................44
Chapter 6 Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties of Materials ......................................45
6.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................45
6.2 Physical Properties ..........................................................................................45
6.2.1 Density................................................................................................45
6.2.2 Viscosity .............................................................................................45
6.2.3 Heat Capacity .....................................................................................46
6.2.4 Thermal Conductivity ........................................................................46
6.2.5 Diffusivity ..........................................................................................46
6.2.6 Vapor Pressure....................................................................................46
6.2.7 Boiling Point.......................................................................................47
6.2.8 Freezing Point.....................................................................................47
6.3 Chemical Properties ........................................................................................47
6.3.1 Flammability (or Explosion) Limit ....................................................47
6.3.2 Flash Point ..........................................................................................48
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6.3.3 Autoignition Temperature ..................................................................48
6.3.4 Heat (Enthalpy) of Reaction ...............................................................48
6.3.5 Heat (Enthalpy) of Combustion ..........................................................49
6.3.6 Gross Heating Value ...........................................................................49
6.3.7 Net Heating Value ..............................................................................50
6.3.8 Theoretical Adiabatic Flame Temperature ........................................50
6.4 Biological Properties .......................................................................................50
6.4.1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand ............................................................50
6.4.2 Ultimate Oxygen Demand ..................................................................51
6.4.3 Chemical Oxygen Demand ................................................................51
6.5 Properties of Mixtures .....................................................................................51
6.5.1 pH .......................................................................................................51
6.5.2 Partial Pressure ..................................................................................51
6.5.3 Humidity ............................................................................................52
6.6 Illustrative Examples .......................................................................................52
References ..................................................................................................................55
Chapter 7 Conservation Laws and Basic Principles ...................................................................57
7.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................57
7.2 Conservation of Mass ......................................................................................57
7.3 Conservation of Energy ...................................................................................58
7.4 Ideal Gas Law ..................................................................................................59
7.5 Phase Equilibrium ...........................................................................................60
7.6 Stoichiometry ..................................................................................................61
7.7 Thermochemistry ............................................................................................62
7.7.1 Chemical Reaction Equilibrium .........................................................62
7.7.2 Chemical Kinetics ..............................................................................63
7.8 Illustrative Examples .......................................................................................65
References ..................................................................................................................68
Chapter 8 Unit Operations ..........................................................................................................69
8.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................69
8.2 Quantitative Approaches .................................................................................69
8.3 Unit Operation Classification ..........................................................................70
8.4 Mass Transfer ..................................................................................................71
8.4.1 Contact of Immiscible Phases ............................................................72
8.4.1.1 Gas–Gas..............................................................................72
8.4.1.2 Gas–Liquid .........................................................................72
8.4.1.3 Gas–Solid ...........................................................................73
8.4.1.4 Liquid–Liquid .....................................................................73
8.4.1.5 Liquid–Solid .......................................................................73
8.4.1.6 Solid–Solid .........................................................................74
8.4.2 Miscible Phases Separated by a Membrane .......................................74
8.4.2.1 Gas–Gas .............................................................................74
8.4.2.2 Liquid–Liquid .....................................................................74
8.4.2.3 Solid–Solid .........................................................................74
8.4.3 Direct Contact of Miscible Phases .....................................................75
8.5 Illustrative Examples .......................................................................................76
References ..................................................................................................................77
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Section iii engineering Principles
Chapter 9 Process Equipment .....................................................................................................81
9.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................81
9.2 Chemical Reactors ...........................................................................................81
9.2.1 Reactor Definition ..............................................................................81
9.2.2 Reactor Type .......................................................................................81
9.3 Heat Exchangers ..............................................................................................83
9.4 Mass Transfer Equipment ................................................................................85
9.4.1 Distillation ..........................................................................................85
9.4.2 Adsorption ..........................................................................................86
9.4.3 Absorption ..........................................................................................86
9.4.4 Evaporation .........................................................................................86
9.4.5 Extraction ...........................................................................................87
9.4.6 Drying ................................................................................................87
9.5 Illustrative Examples .......................................................................................87
References ..................................................................................................................90
Chapter 10 Ancillary Processes and Equipment ..........................................................................91
10.1 Introduction .....................................................................................................91
10.2 Conveyance Systems .......................................................................................91
10.2.1 Pipes ...................................................................................................91
10.2.2 Ducts ...................................................................................................92
10.2.3 Fittings ................................................................................................93
10.2.4 Valves .................................................................................................93
10.2.5 Fans ....................................................................................................94
10.2.6 Pumps .................................................................................................95
10.2.7 Compressors .......................................................................................95
10.2.8 Stacks .................................................................................................95
10.3 Utilities ............................................................................................................96
10.3.1 Electricity ...........................................................................................96
10.3.2 Steam ..................................................................................................96
10.3.3 Water ..................................................................................................97
10.3.3.1 Cooling Water .....................................................................97
10.3.3.2 Potable and General Use Water ..........................................97
10.3.3.3 Demineralized Water ..........................................................97
10.3.4 Refrigeration .......................................................................................97
10.3.5 Compressed Air ..................................................................................98
10.3.6 Inert Gas Supplies ..............................................................................98
10.4 Material Transportation and Storage Equipment ............................................98
10.4.1 Gases ..................................................................................................98
10.4.2 Liquids ................................................................................................98
10.4.3 Solids ..................................................................................................99
10.5 Instruments and Controls ................................................................................99
10.5.1 Feedback Loop Instrumentation and Control Systems ....................100
10.5.2 Automatic Trip Systems and Interlocks ...........................................101
10.6 Illustrative Examples .....................................................................................101
References ................................................................................................................105
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Chapter 11 Waste Treatment Processes and Equipment .............................................................107
11.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................107
11.2 Air Pollution Control Equipment and Processes ...........................................108
11.2.1 Particulate Control Devices..............................................................109
11.2.1.1 Cyclone Separators ...........................................................109
11.2.1.2 Electrostatic Precipitators .................................................109
11.2.1.3 Baghouses and Fabric Filters ............................................109
11.2.1.4 Venturi Scrubbers .............................................................110
11.2.2 Gaseous Control Devices .................................................................110
11.2.2.1 Absorbers ..........................................................................110
11.2.2.2 Adsorbers ..........................................................................111
11.2.2.3 Vapor Incinerators and Flares...........................................112
11.3 Water Pollution Control Equipment and Processes .......................................113
11.3.1 Physical Treatment ...........................................................................113
11.3.1.1 Flocculation and Sedimentation .......................................114
11.3.1.2 Dissolved Air Flotation.....................................................114
11.3.1.3 Filtration ...........................................................................114
11.3.1.4 Centrifugation ...................................................................115
11.3.1.5 Air Stripping .....................................................................115
11.3.1.6 Steam Stripping ................................................................115
11.3.1.7 Resin Adsorption ..............................................................116
11.3.1.8 Electrodialysis...................................................................116
11.3.2 Chemical Treatment .........................................................................117
11.3.2.1 Catalysis ............................................................................117
11.3.2.2 Calcination ........................................................................117
11.3.2.3 Electrolysis ........................................................................117
11.3.2.4 Hydrolysis .........................................................................118
11.3.2.5 Neutralization ...................................................................118
11.3.2.6 Oxidation ..........................................................................119
11.3.2.7 Photolysis ..........................................................................120
11.3.2.8 Reduction ..........................................................................120
11.3.3 Biological Treatment ........................................................................120
11.3.3.1 Activated Sludge ...............................................................120
11.3.3.2 Waste Stabilization Ponds and Lagoons ...........................121
11.3.3.3 Trickling Filters ................................................................122
11.3.3.4 Anaerobic Digestion .........................................................122
11.3.3.5 Composting .......................................................................123
11.3.3.6 Enzyme Treatment ............................................................123
11.4 Solid Waste Control Equipment and Processes .............................................123
11.4.1 Physical Treatment ...........................................................................123
11.4.1.1 Shredding ..........................................................................124
11.4.1.2 Air Classification ..............................................................124
11.4.1.3 Compaction .......................................................................124
11.4.2 Thermal Treatment ...........................................................................125
11.4.2.1 Incinerator Principles ........................................................125
11.4.2.2 Rotary Kiln Incinerators ...................................................127
11.4.2.3 Fluidized-Bed Incinerators ...............................................128
11.4.2.4 Multiple Hearth Incinerators ............................................129
11.5 Illustrative Examples .....................................................................................129
References ................................................................................................................134
