The Science of Fluid Mechanics: Applications in Water and Wastewater Operations

The Science of Fluid Mechanics: Applications in Water and Wastewater Operations examines the intricacies of hydrology and hydraulic systems within the context of water and wastewater management. Written in an academic yet easy-to-understand style, the book provides a comprehensive overview of relevant topics of fluid mechanics. With a wealth of illustrations and exercises, it caters to students, operators, and plant managers, offering clear explanations of quantitative elements essential to understanding water resource development and treatment. Covering foundational principles of fluid mechanics, hydraulics, and related practical applications, the book serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge in the field.

• Provides the basic principles required to understand fluid mechanics/hydraulic engineering
• Explains the main concepts of water and wastewater management and operations
• Includes numerous illustrations and exercise problems in each chapter

Frank R. Spellman is a retired assistant professor of Environmental Health at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va. and author of over 155 books. Spellman has been cited in more than 400 publications; serves as a professional expert witness; incident/accident investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice and a private law firm; and consults on Homeland Security vulnerability assessments (VAs) for critical infrastructure including water/wastewater facilities nationwide. Dr. Spellman lectures on sewage treatment, water treatment and homeland security and health and safety topics throughout the country and teaches water/wastewater operator short courses at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA). He holds a BA in public Administration; BS in Business Management; MBA; Master of Science, MS, in Environmental Engineering and PhD Environmental Engineering.