Qasim, Syed R._ Zhu, Guang - Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (Volume 1)

Wastewater Treatment
and Reuse
Theory and Design Examples
Volume 2: Post-Treatment, Reuse, and Disposal

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Appendix A: Abbreviations and Symbols,
Basic Information about Elements, Useful
Constants, Common Chemicals Used in Water
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Standard Sieves and Size of Openings
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Appendix B: Physical Constants and
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Appendix C: Minor Head Loss Coefficients
for Pressure Conduits and Open Channels,
Normal Commercial Pipe Sizes,and Design
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Appendix D: Unit Conversions
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Appendix E: Summary of Design Parameters
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