Spellman's Standard Handbook for Wastewater Operators (3 Volume Set)

Frank R. Spellman, PhD, is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, and the author of more than 165 books covering topics ranging from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to all areas of environmental science and occupational health. Many of his texts are readily available online, and several have been adopted for classroom use at major universities throughout the United States, Canada, China, Europe, South Korea, and Russia. Two have been translated into Spanish for the South American market. Dr. Spellman has been cited in over 1,250 publications. He is a professional expert witness for three law groups, an incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice, and a consultant to a northern Virginia law firm. Additionally, he consults on homeland security vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructure, including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. He conducts nationwide pre-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency EPA audits. Dr. Spellman receives frequent requests to co-author with well-recognized experts in several scientific fields; for example, he is a contributing author of the prestigious text The Engineering Handbook, 2nd ed. (CRC Press). Dr. Spellman lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment, homeland security, and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia). In 2011, he surveyed the potable water sources at Machu Picchu, Peru, and several other freshwater sources in the Galapagos Islands, and also studied and observed the ongoing evolutionary transition of Darwin’s Finches during periods of drought when the seeds they need change size and shape, and the birds' beaks adapt to the changes. He holds a BA in public administration, a BS in business management (both Summa Cum Laude), an MBA, and an MS and PhD in environmental engineering.

• Volume 1 Table of contents Preface (3rd Edition)About The AuthorThe Wastewater Operator’s Digital TrainChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Wastewater Terminology and DefinitionsChapter 3 Basic Wastewater MathematicsChapter 4 ConversionsChapter 5 Measuring Plant PerformanceChapter 6 Hydraulic Detention TimeChapter 7 Wastewater: Sources and CharacteristicsChapter 8 MicrobiologyChapter 9 Water Hydraulics Chapter 10 PumpsChapter 11 Wastewater Collection Chapter12 Preliminary TreatmentChapter 13 Sedimentation (Primary Treatment)Chapter 14 Secondary TreatmentChapter 15 Activated SludgeChapter 16 ChlorinationChapter 17 Solids HandlingChapter 18 Wastewater Sampling and TestingChapter 19 Permits, Records, and ReportsChapter 20 Final Review ExamAppendix A—Answers to Chapter Review QuestionsAppendix B—Answers to Final Review Exam: Chapter 20Appendix C—FormulaeVolume 2 Table of ContentsContentsPrefaceAbout The AuthorPart 1The BasicsChapter 1 The Digital Train: All Aboard!Chapter 2 Operator SafetyChapter 3 Water HydraulicsChapter 4 Hydraulic Machines: Pumps Chapter 5 Wastewater ConveyancePart 2 Wastewater Treatment Intermediate LevelChapter 6 Wastewater Collection & Preliminary TreatmentChapter 7 Sedimentation (Primary Treatment)Chapter 8 Secondary TreatmentChapter 9 Activated Sludge ProcessChapter 10 DisinfectionChapter 11 Solids HandlingChapter 12 Permits and RecordsChapter 13 The TransformationChapter 14 Final Review ExamAppendix A—Answers to Chapter Review QuestionsAppendix B—Answers to Final Review Exam: Chapter 14Appendix C—FormulaeVolume 3 Table of ContentsPrefaceAbout the AuthorChapter 1 Setting The StageChapter 2 Wastewater Operators & The AI ConnectionChapter 3 Water EcologyChapter 4 Basic Water ChemistryChapter 5 Blueprint ReadingChapter 6 Advanced Wastewater TreatmentChapter 7 Advanced Wastewater Calculations Chapter 8 Comprehensive Practice Exam Appendix A—Answers to Chapter Review QuestionsAppendix B—Formulae