The NALCO Water Handbook, Fourth Edition

Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Landmark Water Use and Treatment Resource—Fully Updated for Optimizing Water Processes This industry-standard resource from the world’s leading water management company offers practical guidance on the use and treatment of water and wastewater in industrial and institutional facilities. Revised to align with the latest regulations and technologies, The Nalco Water Handbook, Fourth Edition, explains water management fundamentals and clearly shows how to improve water quality, minimize usage, and optimize treatment processes. Throughout, new emphasis is placed on today’s prevailing issues, including water scarcity, stressors, and business risk. Covers all essential water treatment topics, including: • Water management fundamentals • The business case for managing water • Water sources, stressors, and quality • Basic water chemistry • Impurity removal • Steam generation • Cooling water systems • Safety for building water systems • Post-treatment • Energy in water systems • Water applications across various industries