Pranjal Pratim Das

Blue Energy Extraction Using Salinity Gradients: A Critical Evaluation of Case Studies presents a collection of case studies on real-world power plants from around the world that involve sustainable energy extraction via salinity gradients. Using real-world examples, the book explains and demonstrates the fundamentals, technologies, processes, and application of salinity gradient energy extraction methods, while also offering practical solutions. The book provides an overview of the fundamentals and technologies of salinity gradient energy, with each chapter analyzing a real-world salinity gradient power plant from a different region of the world. Examples from developed and developing economies on three continents are covered. For each case study, key aspects of performance are evaluated, and benefits and operational challenges are discussed. Validated mathematical models are also included to improve readers understanding of how to control operating parameters.

The book is a concise presentation of different applications of the electrocoagulation treatment process involved in the removal of both organic and inorganic contaminants from drinking and industrial wastewater. The fundamental concept concerning the present status of water and wastewater treatment is elaborately explained. Features: Addresses the hybrid electrocoagulation approaches established for the treatment of toxic refractory contaminants Discusses the current status and the limitations of the electrocoagulation process, as well as the advancement in the field of modeling and simulation of electrocoagulation reactors Describes the economic and environmental feasibility of the process, along with future suggestions/recommendations on the electrocoagulation process Discusses the existing loopholes and explains the areas in which improvement can be made to make the water treatment process more feasible Explores the experimental studies conducted, along with their associated challenges and possible solutions, thereby providing comprehensive knowledge to the readers in the field of water and wastewater treatment, starting from the basics and gradually progressing toward the advanced level of the subject As well as undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book is strongly recommended for people concerned with the research and development sectors of water reuse, environmental restoration, and industrial wastewater treatment.

Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Advancements and Environmental Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of ozone and related oxidation methods for eliminating harmful contaminants from drinking water and wastewater. Beginning with an overview of water resource management, pollution sources, and treatment limitations, the book delves into the principles and mechanisms of ozonation, including operational factors and impacts. Subsequent chapters include advancements in ozone nano bubble technology that are supported by mathematical models and reaction kinetics. Discussions of the practical applications of ozone-based processes in water treatment are also explored. A necessary guide for students and researchers in water science, this book provides a blend of foundational knowledge and cutting-edge insights presented in an accessible manner with real-world case studies.

Treatment of toxic wastewater generated from different unit operations of the steel industry is a matter of extensive research. The most important is the utilization of different treatment techniques, especially ozonation, electrocoagulation, precipitation, and various hybrid methods for the remediation of toxic pollutants. This book covers case studies of various treatment techniques utilized for the remediation of different steel industry unit operation wastewater. The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in wastewater treatment and chemical engineering. Features:Focuses on case studies of steel industry-generated wastewater treatmentDiscusses different unit operations of the steel industry along with wastewater generationProvides insights for the remediation of toxic industrial wastewater by different advanced treatment techniquesConsiders the environmental impacts of the generated steel plant wastewaterIncludes focused knowledge and future insights on wastewater treatment

The book is a concise presentation of different applications of the electrocoagulation treatment process involved in the removal of both organic and inorganic contaminants from drinking and industrial wastewater. The fundamental concept concerning the present status of water and wastewater treatment is elaborately explained. Features:Addresses the hybrid electrocoagulation approaches established for the treatment of toxic refractory contaminantsDiscusses the current status and the limitations of the electrocoagulation process, as well as the advancement in the field of modeling and simulation of electrocoagulation reactorsDescribes the economic and environmental feasibility of the process, along with future suggestions/recommendations on the electrocoagulation processDiscusses the existing loopholes and explains the areas in which improvement can be made to make the water treatment process more feasibleExplores the experimental studies conducted, along with their associated challenges and possible solutions, thereby providing comprehensive knowledge to the readers in the field of water and wastewater treatment, starting from the basics and gradually progressing toward the advanced level of the subjectAs well as undergraduate and postgraduate students, this book is strongly recommended for people concerned with the research and development sectors of water reuse, environmental restoration, and industrial wastewater treatment.

This book is a concise presentation of important aspects involved in dealing with extraction and utilization of bioactive compounds from the food industry waste. It starts with a focus on the global scenario of food waste generation and potential of food waste in various industries. Thereafter, the various conventional and advanced extraction techniques are discussed to highlight on how to separate bioactive compounds from the food waste. The application of industrial food-waste derived bioactive compounds in various emerging sectors are highlighted. Features: Presents critical discussion on various advancement in various extraction processes including future trends. Provides elaborative description of food waste sources and challenges associated with it. Highlights potential of bioactive compounds in various industries. Quantitatively discusses existing as well as new technologies/methodologies. Includes a separate chapter on pertinent policies of various countries. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical and food engineering, separation technology and bioactive compounds.

Waste-Based Zeolite: Synthesis and Environmental Applications focuses on the use of waste-based materials to fabricate zeolite and its subsequent use in environmental applications. It presents recent progress in zeolite synthesis using wastes products such as fly ash, steel slag, biomass waste, water treatment plant sludge, and municipal waste, among others. It discusses the application of waste-based zeolite for environmental applications such as biodiesel production, as well as considering techniques for recovering spent zeolite. Many industries produce substantial quantities of waste material comprising various hazardous constituents that lead to pollution and threaten the environment. However, such waste can often be a rich source of precursor ingredients for zeolite synthesis, and waste-based zeolites could potentially provide an economically and environmentally viable alternative to commercially available zeolites. This book illuminates this fascinating avenue of research.

Electrocoagulation Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Overview and Applications is a concise presentation of different real-life applications on the electrocoagulation treatment process involved in the removal of harmful contaminants from both drinking and industrial wastewater. Chapters focus on the global scenario of water purification, its types, and characteristics, along with different water treatment processes, including the electrocoagulation technique. The book explains both the foundational information and state-of-the-art topics involved in the treatment of water and wastewater using electrocoagulation and its hybrid techniques in an easy-to-understand manner. The experimental studies conducted across the globe, along with their associated challenges and the possible solutions are explored, starting from the basics and gradually progressing towards the advanced level of the subject. In an organized manner, the book addresses both the standalone and hybrid electrocoagulation-based techniques established for water and wastewater treatment in real life applications. Readers will acquire in-depth knowledge on the field of drinking and industrial wastewater treatment from its basics to the current research accomplishments.

Treatment of toxic wastewater generated from different unit operations of the steel industry is a matter of extensive research. The most important is the utilization of different treatment techniques, especially ozonation, electrocoagulation, precipitation, and various hybrid methods for the remediation of toxic pollutants. This book covers case studies of various treatment techniques utilized for the remediation of different steel industry unit operation wastewater. The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in wastewater treatment and chemical engineering. Features:Focuses on case studies of steel industry-generated wastewater treatmentDiscusses different unit operations of the steel industry along with wastewater generationProvides insights for the remediation of toxic industrial wastewater by different advanced treatment techniquesConsiders the environmental impacts of the generated steel plant wastewaterIncludes focused knowledge and future insights on wastewater treatment

This book is a concise presentation of important aspects involved in dealing with extraction and utilization of bioactive compounds from the food industry waste. It starts with a focus on the global scenario of food waste generation and potential of food waste in various industries. Thereafter, the various conventional and advanced extraction techniques are discussed to highlight on how to separate bioactive compounds from the food waste. The application of industrial food-waste derived bioactive compounds in various emerging sectors are highlighted. Features: Presents critical discussion on various advancement in various extraction processes including future trends. Provides elaborative description of food waste sources and challenges associated with it. Highlights potential of bioactive compounds in various industries. Quantitatively discusses existing as well as new technologies/methodologies. Includes a separate chapter on pertinent policies of various countries. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical and food engineering, separation technology and bioactive compounds.