This book explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental engineering, emphasizing the unique challenges and approaches required for the accurate modeling of physical phenomena. It clearly explains how AI should be developed and applied specifically in this field, offering definitions, examples, and practical guidance. It is designed to be accessible, featuring tables, figures, and illustrations to simplify complex topics like water hydraulics, air pollution, waste management, and more. Suitable for professionals in the field and students, this book explains the benefits of AI in environmental engineering and discusses the latest developments and environmental concerns.
This book:
- Explains the nexus between artificial intelligence and environmental engineering
- Includes illustrative problems and solutions commonly used in current environmental practices
- Covers the latest AI developments and how they can be effectively applied to solve modern engineering challenges
Table of Contents:
Part I The Foundation Chapter 1 The Digital Enlightenment Chapter 2 The Digital Professional Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering Chapter 4 The Environmental Engineer's Toolbox Part II Applications and Impacts Chapter 5 Water Supply and Treatment Chapter 6 Water Resource Management Chapter 7 Wastewater Treatment Chapter 8 Air Pollution Management and Monitoring Chapter 9 Environnemental Impact Assessment and Mitigation Chapter 10 Waste Management Engineering Chapter 11 Forestry and Agriculture Chapter 12 Green Energy Chapter 13 Land Surveying Chapter 14 Biotechnology Chapter 15 Environmental System Modeling Chapter 16 Industrial Hygiene Part III Conclusion Chapter 17 Data Center Limiting Factors
About the Author :
Frank R. Spellman, Ph.D., is a retired assistant professor of environmental health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, and the author of more than 160 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 South American markets. He has been cited in more than 1,150 publications. He is a professional expert witness for three law groups and an incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a northern Virginia law firm. In addition, he consults on homeland security vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructures, including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. He conducts nationwide pre-Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Environmental Protection Agency EPA audits. He 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). He lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment, homeland security lectures, and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Virginia). He holds a BA in Public Administration, a BS in Business Management, an MBA, and an MS and a PhD in Environmental Engineering
