Systems is a unique, practicalintroduction to the issues and design mandates central toenvironmental engineering. An outgrowth of the classic text Physicochemical Processes forWater Quality Control, this new book amplifies and updates theimportant discussion of process dynamics begun in the original.Designed as a stand-alone reference to every aspect of processdynamics, the current book offers a complete theoretical analysisof the subject as well as numerous practical illustrations of howprocess models are useful in interpreting and designing a widevariety of process operations.Beginning with a broad overview of the factors and features ofenvironmental systems and processes, the book then clearly detailsthe general nature of fundamental processes, the character of thedifferent types of systems in which they occur, and the way inwhich these factors influence process dynamics and environmentalsystems. The book then examines the core elements of processanalysis—energetics, reaction rates, and reactordynamics—and shows how process modeling integrates theseelements in quantitative descriptions and in designs of engineeredsystems.Central to the structure of this book is a detailed analysis ofthe nature of reaction and transport phenomena—the twofundamental aspects of any environmental system. Including a lookat reactions on both a macroscopic and microscopic scale, the bookexamines the mechanics of macroscopic and microscopic transportprocesses, outlining mass transport concepts basic to anunderstanding of reaction phenomena and reactor engineering.Subsequent chapters examine environmental reaction phenomena inthe context of chemical species and transformations, including adiscussion of energy balances and flows in both single-phase andmulti-phase systems. A detailed look at the molecular basis forreaction kinetics in both single-phase and multi-phase systemsfollows. The book then broadens its focus to reactor dynamics,outlining engineering design considerations associated with reactorsystems involving one phase; and then reactor systems involvingtransformations among and between components in two or more phases.A particularly unique feature of the book is its coverage ofprocess dynamics for reactor systems in which transient conditionsoccur, at both the macroscopic and microscopic scales.A synthesis of the various aspects of process dynamics forms thebook's conclusion, enabling the reader to skillfully apply theconcepts of process dynamics to the interpretation and design ofenvironmental systems. An ideal reference/handbook to the theoryand uses of process dynamics, the book's practical, instructiveformat includes detailed example problems, assigned problems withanswers, as well as suggested supplementary reading. Useful generalappendices are provided, and many individual chapters also featureappendices which address issues specific to the chapter. Featuringa practical, forward looking approach to environmental systemsdesign, Process Dynamics in Environmental Systems is a must forprofessionals and students interested in building the structuresthat preserve—and elevate—our quality of life.A blueprint to understanding and designing environmentalsystems...an authoritative text and handbook for the '90s andbeyond Process dynamics is the science of quantifying andpredicting the various components and phenomena underlyingenvironmental systems. Designed as a comprehensive teaching text,reference, and study guide, Process Dynamics in EnvironmentalSystems offers a complete theoretical analysis of process dynamicsas well as numerous practical illustrations of how process modelsare useful in interpreting and designing a wide variety of processoperations.Beginning with a broad overview of the factors and features ofenvironmental systems and processes, the book then clearly detailsthe general nature of fundamental processes, the character of thedifferent types of systems in which they occur, and the way inwhich these factors influence process dynamics and environmentalsystems. The book then examines:The core elements of process analysis—energetics,kinetics, and reactor dynamics—and shows how process modelingintegrates these into quantitative descriptions and the design ofengineered systemsThe mechanics of macroscopic and microscopic transportprocessesReaction rates in homogeneous and heterogeneous systemsEngineering and design considerations associated with reactorsystems involving one and two or more phasesReactor systems involving transient conditions at themacroscopic and/or microscopic scalesThe book's practical, instructive format includes detailedexample problems, assigned problems with answers, as well assuggested supplementary reading.

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