Energy and Environmental Management in Metallurgical Industries

R.C. Gupta

ISBN 10: 8120346009 / ISBN 13: 9788120346000

Editore: Prentice-Hall, 2012

pp. 348. Codice articolo 2614925974

Riassunto:

This comprehensive book deals with the environmental aspects of metallurgical industries, including ferrous (iron and steel, DRI units, EAF units, ferroalloys and foundries) and non-ferrous (aluminium, copper, lead and zinc) plants.<br><br> The text, comprising of eight chapters, discusses fundamental aspects of environment management, various energy sources available on the earth and environment awareness required for sustained economic growth. The book provides a thorough understanding of pollution sources in metallurgical industries and their abatement techniques. It also provides details of energy management in metal industry and enumerates factors for metallurgical plant location and layout. Furthermore, it presents health and safety guidelines for metallurgical professionals. The text concludes with discussion on basic legislation's related to environment and labour. <br><br> This book is primarily designed for undergraduate students of metallurgical engineering. Besides, it will also be useful as a ready reference source to professionals associated with metallurgical industries. <br><br> <strong>KEY FEATURES</strong><br><br> <li>Coverage of various types of environmental issues such as air emission, toxic effluents, solid waste, thermal discharge, noise and radiation. </li> <li>Analysis of renewable and non-renewable energy sources on the earth with current energy usage pattern and future consumption pattern. </li> <li>Description of various activities in the metallurgical units along with discussion of sources of pollution and abatement techniques. </li> <li>Guidelines for the plant location and layout.

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Titolo: Energy and Environmental Management in ...
Casa editrice: Prentice-Hall
Data di pubblicazione: 2012
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: New