Atmospheric Pollution(posted by hidden-science Free Downloadable Books|BSCS|programming|books|BCS|physics|calculus|Free Books|Free ebooks) :

Author      

J.C. Jones

       


ISBN      

978-87-7681-416-8

       


1 edition
 
109 pages
 
Description :
Atmospheric Pollution is a theme which is becoming increasingly important as the discussion on global warming becomes ever more relevant. This free textbook introduces the different concepts of Atmospheric Pollution and also introduces the reader to the underlying principles of physics and chemistry, which are constants in this discussion.




Contents
Preface


1. Introduction: The gas laws
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Ideal Gas Equation
1.3 The mole concept
1.4 Sample calculations
1.5 The parts per million (p.p.m.) concept
1.6 Nitrogen accompanying oxygen in combustion processes
1.7 Concluding comments


2. Sulphur pollutants
2.1 Origin of sulphur pollutants
2.2 Sulphur in fuels
2.3 Form of sulphur in fuels and the fate of the sulphur on combustion
2.4 Desulphurisation of fuels
2.5 Sulphur credits
2.6 Methods of sulphur dioxide detection
2.7 Sulphur pollution levels in various countries
2.8 Sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping
2.9 Acid rain
2.10 Acid rain in the age of greenhouse gas reductions
2.11 Concluding remarks
2.12 References


3. Oxides of nitrogen
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Denitrogenation of fuels
3.3 NOx mitigation during burning: the ‘low NOx burner’
3.4 Removal of NOx from flue gas by selective catalytic reduction
3.5 NOx from vehicles
3.6 NOx from shipping
3.7 NOx credits
3.8 Means of measuring NOx
3.9 Concluding numerical exercise
3.10 References


4. Particulate
4.1 General introduction
4.2 PM10
4.3 PM2.5
4.4 Smaller particles than PM2.5
4.4 Concluding comments
4.5 References


5. Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and ozone
5.1 Introduction
5.2 VOC from vehicles
5.3 VOC from refineries
5.4 Other sources of VOC
5.5 Measurement of VOC
5.6 VOC and ozone formation
5.7 Ozone


6. Carbon monoxide
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Contribution from motor vehicles
6.3 Miscellaneous sources of carbon monoxide [1]
6.4 Detection and measurement of carbon monoxide
6.5 Harmful effects of carbon monoxide
6.6 Concluding remarks: trends in carbon monoxide levels in air
6.7 References
6.8 Appendix to Chapter 6


7. Metals in the atmosphere
7.1 Lead
7.2 Mercury
7.3 Cadmium
7.4 Nickel
7.5 Arsenic
7.6 Analysis of air for metallic elements
7.7 References


8. Chlorinated pollutants
8.1 Hydrogen chloride
8.2 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
8.3 Elemental chlorine
8.4 Dioxins
8.5 References


9. Greenhouse gases Part I: Background
9.1 Introduction to the greenhouse gas chapters
9.2 Gas radiation
9.3 Why ‘greenhouse’?
9.4 A simplified model for the emissivity of the troposphere
9.5 Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
9.6 The distinction between fossil fuel and non-fossil fuel carbon dioxide
9.7 Carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas and petroleum fuels
9.8 Methane as a greenhouse gas
9.9 Sources of carbon dioxide other than fossil fuel combustion
9.10 References


10. Greenhouse gases Part II: Mitigation measures, emission targets and carbon trading
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from power generation
10.3 Carbon credits
10.4 Carbon dioxide from vehicles
10.5 Carbon dioxide from aircraft
10.6 Carbon dioxide from shipping
10.7 Miscellaneous sources of carbon dioxide
10.8 Uptake of carbon dioxide by vegetation
10.9 Carbon dioxide sequestration
10.10 Concluding remarks
10.11 References


11. Radioactivity in the atmosphere
11.1 Radon
11.2 Uranium
11.3 Thorium
11.4 Polonium
11.5 Cosmic rays
11.6 Carbon-14
11.7 Iodine
11.8 Caesium
11.9 Some nuclear incidents
11.10 References


Postscript


Notes


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Mesothalmia disease (posted by hidden-science Free Downloadable Books|BSCS|programming|books|BCS|physics|calculus|Free Books|Free ebooks) :

Mesothalmia results in mesothelioma cancer, a disease that is a result of exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. If asbestos fibers are breathed in, they travel to the ends of the small air passages and cause lung cancer and various asbestos related diseases. There are no known cures for mesothelioma. There are treatment options that you can avail of to fight against this asbestos related disease. You can opt for surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and clinical trials. Surgery is a common treatment for malignant mesothelioma. Part of the lining of the chest may be removed, as also a lung. In therapy radiation, the doctor may drain the fluid out of the body. Chemotherapy is another option. Most people with malignant mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they breathed asbestos like miners, shipyard workers and construction fields.

Causes of Mesothelioma

Asbestos is the most common cause of mesothalmia that results in mesothelioma. Asbestos is made up of tiny fibers – it is used in construction, ship-building and household appliances – also in insulation materials and building materials including asbestos cement. When asbestos is disturbed, it releases small fibers that can be breathed into the lungs. This causes the body’s defence system to break down and leads to inflammation in the lung tissue. Asbestos fibers can also be swallowed and can stick in the digestive system. Over years, it can develop into mesothelioma cancer. People most likely to be exposed to asbestos include plumbers, electricians, ship builders, demolition workers and those who live near asbestos factories.

Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Around 15% of Mesothelioma cases are found in the early stages before the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. There is a 5 year survival rate and a 50% chance if it has not spread to the lymph nodes during surgery. Early cases are found as a result of tests done for other medical conditions. There are usually no symptoms until it has spread too far to be cured, but sometimes symptoms do occur and should be treated. Some of the symptoms are a lingering cough, chest pain or hoarseness, unexplained fever, shortness of breath, numbness of a limb, bone pain or jaundice.

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Programming Windows with MFC 2nd Edition BY jeff prosise(posted by hidden-science Free Downloadable Books|BSCS|programming|books|BCS|physics|calculus|Free Books|Free ebooks) :

Programming Windows with MFC 2nd_Edition

Publisher: Microsoft Press (1999) | ISBN:1572316950 | 1200 pages | English | CHM | 5.4 MB

The newly updated and expanded second edition of this acclaimed title covers 32-bit development for all Microsoft(r) Windows platforms, including Windows 2000, using the Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC). Aimed at developers who wish to capitalize on advances in the MFC for rapid, object-oriented programming, the book delves into MFC basics, progresses to the document/view architecture, then addresses advanced topics including ActiveX(r), OLE, and COM. Author Jeff Prosise once again sets the standard in describing the art of writing MFC-based Windows applications with his clear and comprehensive treatment of concepts and techniques. Readers will discover how to produce incredible functionality with little new code by appropriating MFC code from the class library. They'll also find sample programs and executables on the book's CD-ROM to further fuel their own projects.

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