{"product_id":"microscopic-examination-of-the-activated-michael-h-gerardi-9780470050712","title":"Microscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process","description":"A practical, hands-on guide to using the microscope to analyze activated sludge in wastewater treatment\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The microscope provides the wastewater treatment plant operator with a special tool for process control and troubleshooting of the activated sludge process. The operator can \"read\" the organisms and use them as \"bioindicators\" to determine if operational conditions are acceptable or not acceptable. Written for plant operators and technicians and avoiding unnecessary technical jargon, \u003ci\u003eMicroscopic Examination of the Activated Sludge Process explores\u003c\/i\u003e and explains: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMicroscopy, including microscopic measurements and techniques\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirections for preparing and applying microbiological stains and immobilizing agents and techniques for preparing wet mounts and smears\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to identify various types of organisms, including: floc particles and foam; protozoa; rotifers; worms and worm-like organisms; crustaceans; filamentous organisms; and algae and fungi\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe collection, evaluation, and presentation of observations\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e This straightforward guide includes figures, tables, worksheets, photomicrographs, and black-and-white drawings of many living, microscopic components of the activated sludge process. It equips plant operators and technicians to monitor, regulate, and troubleshoot the treatment processes and also serves as a valuable resource for research professionals and sanitary engineers in wastewater treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael H. Gerardi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470050713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470050712\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Interscience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 7.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2008 pg. 145","brand":"Michael H. Gerardi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43946653417727,"sku":"9780470050712","price":86.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_7e150d27-300f-45e5-83b7-fcf8b64cc4b8.jpg?v=1681514369","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/microscopic-examination-of-the-activated-michael-h-gerardi-9780470050712","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}