WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality


Book Description

This book presents WHO guidelines for the protection of public health from risks due to a number of chemicals commonly present in indoor air. The substances considered in this review, i.e. benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, naphthalene, nitrogen dioxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (especially benzo[a]pyrene), radon, trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene, have indoor sources, are known in respect of their hazardousness to health and are often found indoors in concentrations of health concern. The guidelines are targeted at public health professionals involved in preventing health risks of environmental exposures, as well as specialists and authorities involved in the design and use of buildings, indoor materials and products. They provide a scientific basis for legally enforceable standards.




Industrial Gases Processing


Book Description

Almost every modern manufacturing process relies on industrial gases, and sales of such gases are expected to rise by around 45% over the next five years. Here, experienced and authoritative experts from one of the two world's largest producer of industrial gases impart their knowledge on atmospheric, noble and synthesized gases, carbon dioxide, LNG, acetylene and other fuel gases, as well as special and medical gases. Modern applications, e.g., the use of hydrogen in fuel cells, are included as well. This practical text is rounded off by a section on logistics.













Synthetic Nitrogen Products


Book Description

This book provides a comprehensive description of 1) products that are made from or that contain nitrogen, 2) the processes that produce these products and 3) the markets that consume these products. The goal has been to present an abundance of information in one book so that the reader will find the maximum amount of useful information in one place. The first four chapters provide basic information about nitrogen and nitrogen products and processes. Chapters 5 through 20 provide detailed descriptions of various nitrogen or nitrogen-containing products. The material is presented in a standardized format that should make this book easy to use and helpful to all readers. A wide variety of readers in countries around the world should find the book useful - from students to professors, to technical professionals to business marketing personnel.







Nitrogen and Air


Book Description

Summary: a young barge captain, Jean takes his peasant bride, Juliette to live on the barge L'Atalante, which plies the Siene. The couple begin married life in the company of the eccentric crew and a large collection of cats. Conflict arises when Juliette is seduced by the bright lights of Paris.