Download Fundamentals of Energy Analysis of Water Treatment Systems 2026
A Practical Guide to Energy Analysis and Thermodynamic Optimization in Water Treatment. Understanding the energy consumption of water treatment technologies is essential for developing cost-effective and sustainable water infrastructure. Fundamentals of Energy Analysis of Water Treatment Systems by Charles J. Werth provides a comprehensive framework for applying thermodynamic concepts to the evaluation of water treatment processes. Drawing on his extensive research experience and more than 170 scientific publications, Werth explains how engineers can assess energy requirements and make informed decisions when selecting and optimizing treatment technologies.
The book introduces the fundamental laws of thermodynamics and demonstrates their practical relevance to water treatment engineering. Key concepts include internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy, with applications to both open and closed systems. Readers explore the thermodynamic behavior and energy demands of membrane-based desalination, thermal distillation, electrodialysis, and electrochemical oxidation, supported by detailed calculations and practical examples.
Key topics and learning features include:
- Step-by-step energy balance methods for reverse osmosis, multi-stage flash distillation, and electrodialysis technologies.
- Thermodynamic performance assessment techniques for identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency and lower operating expenses.
- Practical exercises at the end of each chapter that reinforce theoretical knowledge through engineering calculations and realistic water treatment problems.
- A flexible chapter arrangement suitable for dedicated thermodynamics courses as well as interdisciplinary water-energy programs.
- Applications linking fundamental energy principles with sustainable water management, infrastructure planning, and environmental performance evaluation.
This textbook is designed for environmental engineers, civil engineering students, researchers, and professionals involved in water treatment and desalination. It serves as a valuable learning resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and as a technical reference for practitioners seeking to understand energy consumption, evaluate process efficiency, and develop more sustainable water treatment systems.
eBook details
- Author (s): Charles J. Werth
- Publication year: 2026
- Publisher: Wiley
- Language: English
- ISBN: 1394377223, 9781394377220, 9781394377244, 9781394377237
- Pages: 405
- Book format: PDF
- File size:5 MB
