| Simulation and Assessment of Chemical Processes in a Multiphase Environment 2008 Edition Contributor(s): Barnes, Ian (Editor), Kharytonov, Mykola M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402088442 ISBN-13: 9781402088445 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $313.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - Pollution Control - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General |
| Dewey: 628.5 |
| Series: NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.13 lbs) 540 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book reviews the current state of knowledge on the chemical and physical processes occurring in the environmental media (i) the atmosphere, (ii) the aqueous phase and (iii) soil and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the chemical mechanisms (both explicit and condensed) currently available to simulate the multimedia environmental chemistry of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particulate matter in these media. Contributions examine how well this knowledge has been incorporated into different types of CT models and appraise the current status and significant issues in the development and usage of the models. Model simulations of some real world chemical perturbations to the Earth system are presented which appraise the performance of the models in relation to "real world" observations. Serious caveats in our understanding of chemical processes and their simulation in the various compartments of the Earth system are highlighted and areas are identified that need urgent improvement, in particular with respect to environmental security. |