good for hazardous waste engineering and more!
937115
well, my course teacher wanted us to buy this one. so had to buy, no choice. but i don't regret to buy after i finish the course! its wonderful book from cover to cover, and i'll keep it for my future use as an environmental engineer. one thing i didn't like as a student is its exercise problems mostly contained theories, not mathematical problems. so needed to read thoroughly, though its not well organized book. you need to read whole chapter to find the answer, no guess! it covered a lot of materials for environmental engineers. so its a book to keep forever.
1503259
Use these in my Environmental Science class, they are great! Really get at some interesting/hot button topics like water quality, global climate change, and invasive species.  Really well done videos!
3234492
Philip Kiameh has provided us with another practical book that focuses on Power Generation equipments.  This book begins with an introduction to Electrical Engineering concepts and then continues with electric machinery, motors, transformers and generators.  This book is very well written with excellent examples and figures.  The book is also intended for those who are not electrical engineers and provides a comprehensive picture of electrical equipments in industrial applicatons.  It is a must for anyone working in an industrial environment.
1074545
Required for engineering class I took for DoD DAWIA credit.  Useful information.  Getting program managers to pay for the analysis and modifying designs to incorporate results will be the hard part.
1738499
Very nicely done, but I concur with those who believe additional photos are a must. High resolution images to go with each of the authors' experiments would be a useful upgrade to an otherwise astonishing book.

I do feel that this book flags the hazardous materials very well, in fact, included are recipes which are subsequently not recommended by the authors based on the total risk or risk/reward ratio. The authors do assume some basic intelligence on the part of the reader.

There are in addition examples of some very effective patinations, as evidenced in the color plates, which are achieved with relatively benign chemicals and methods; these should appeal to those who are not willing or prepared to work with more hazardous materials. Know your limits.

The techniques employed are described clearly. To cap it off, recipes which give consistently good results are highlighted by an asterisk, a very thoughtful feature to help navigate through the abundance of esoteric and useful formulae.

Bravo!
1701839
For about the same total cost, I would recommend buying
LaGrega et al (2001) Hazardous waste management: second edition, Waveland Press
Lee and Lin (2007) Handbook of environmental engineering application: second edition, MCGraw Hill.
My main concern with the Lindeburg book is that it did not include a lot of things on the exam, or at least not in a way I could find. For example, CT values are not listed, while they are in Lee and Lin. Lee and Lin have many worked out problems that are easy to follow. It is much more useful for the exam and for use afterwards than the Lindeburg book.
4291076
I am always looking for good information on our fascinating profession.

when I graduated from engineering school, there was not much written for young engineers getting their first introduction to the world of work.  There were plenty of books on how to "think successfuly" or "sell more" that were targeted to the liberal arts/sales types.  There was very little for those of us doing technical things.  This is why his book is much needed.

Carl Selinger is on target for his efforts and employers owe him a debt as well.  Managers benefit because they get a window on what Carl discusses with students when they attend his seminars (which I assume is where many of the quotes from students come from).

As we go through many of the current management fads, folks like Carl seem to understand that it is the "software" (i.e., the people) that make the difference.  People skills are extremely important if you expect to survive.  Every good project manager I have ever worked with or sharp youngster I have had the priveledge of developing "gets it" at this basic level.

The organization of the book touches on topics that most engineering schools cannot teach.

For those of you with lower grades in enginering school than you would have liked or those of you who know a recent engineering grad or a soon to be engineering grad, this is the book for you.
3712639
I was very surprised by how much I love having this garbage disposal.  It's just a noisy, smelly, practical appliance, right?  Not this!  This one is awesome!  It handles everything I throw at it, and is very quiet to boot.  I replaced a 1/3 hp InSinkErator model that was installed by the building contractor about 10 years ago.  It worked, but had actually split in half and started leaking.  This 1 hp model is obviously much larger, shock mounted, and is a much higher quality build.  I felt like trying the garbage disposal test that Tim Allen did on Home Improvement, when he put a small tree down the sink.  Well, maybe it's not that strong, but it certainly handles anything that I'd put in there.

The unit is very heavy, but I was able to install it by myself by bracing it on my knee, lifting it up, and keeping my hands free to fastening the bayonet mount.  The pipes also lined up correctly even though I was moving from a small unit to a much larger unit.  Even though the unit was compatible with the previous mount, I replaced it so I could clean it up and refresh the plumber's putty.

I had to use a couple of components from the old disposal that did not come in the new box.  Specifically, there is an electrical shield for the wiring, as well as a plastic collar for the drain pipe.  Neither was really essential, but the new unit didn't supply those parts.

The only tools needed for this installation was a wrench, plumber's putty, flat head and phillips screwdrivers, and a hammer to punch out the dishwasher feed line plug.  This was a simple installation that can be handled by one person.  This wasn't my first installation, but I'm by no means a professional, either.  The instructions were laid out clearly and simply.  I didn't have to go to the Internet for any video tutorials.  All in all, this is a quality product that was well thought out.
4579725
I teach a Construction Safety and Health course at the under graduate level.  The textbook we use is dated and very expensive.  As I looked for a replacement, I found this book.  After reviewing the contents, I am switching to this book as our textbook.  It is a great text for anyone wanting to know more about OSHA and how the law applies to the construction industry.  This text does a great job laying out the law and how to be compliant with a lot of useful resources to help any project manager. And it is a great price!
2128724
Engineering is the practical and economical application of science in building products and services. So it puzzles me how financial aspects are so often neglected in teaching Software Engineering or Computer Science. What a big mistake! This is a skill that no Software Engineer should left unmastered. By the way - this is very useful even if you're not dealing with software and for your private life as it allows you to make informed decisions based on a sound rational. Steve Tockey writes in a very concisive and interesting way and provides several examples for each topic. I highly recommend it!
4856845
I initially worked with this text as part of a class on advanced facilities management. I found it to be quite comprehensive, with detailed explanations of technical topics that are made clear and easy to understand. I found it to be a great resource for my class, but now it will stay on my "active" shelf, since I will continue to refer to it in support of my career in operations.
2518888
I enjoyed reading of this book, and will keep it around as a handy practical reference for equipment setup, patch cables and interconnect techniques. I found it to be presented in a logical and structured manner, yet written in a light and entertaining tone, peppered with a large number of photographs and useful diagrams. The inclusion of use and coverage of both digital and analog equipment is bound to keep the intimidation factor for new life stage technicians and casual users under control. Lastly, a large emphasis on safety and the hilarious diagrams are hard to miss and should keep everyone safe.
3597887
So far I have ordered two of these units to build power boxes for Ham Radio and 3D Printing applications and they are GREAT! Especially the power used over time function. I helped identify the power needs of equipment for various deployments. I have people asking me to build boxes with some of these in them just because of the awesome data you get when you have to operate on battery power for extended periods of time.

One thing I didn't realize out of the gate (Because I didn't read the instructions thoroughly) was that they come pre-configured for the 100A shunt and you have to set that value, otherwise your measurements will be heavily skewed. Its easy to change and is just something to be aware of to set/check before going into the field and wondering why your equipment is almost using double the amperage you expected. :)
1173685
This square wave single generator was an excellent addition to my electrical engineering project.  I spent many days configuring the LM555 Timer IC to provide clean, precise, and stable timing, however, I was unable to achieve the quality that I wanted, due to limitations in component availability.  The excel Square Wave Signal Generator NE555 provided the solution to my problem.  This module did an excellent job at serving as my system clock. Oh, by the way, I received an A on my project.

Russ from Columbia, MD
3129968
As an environmental restoration engineer, I've seen what can be accomplished with a bulldozer and a case of dynamite.  This little pamphlet is filled with info on how to do it.  Clearly, I was born too late!  :-)
109486
I read a piece in the news about plant engineering and the people doing it. It sent me back to DARK SEED for a couple of reasons. The first, obviously, was because it reminded me of a good book on the subject so I enjoyed re-reading it. Second, it underscored the dangers of the issue, not because the science involved is necessarily bad (although it's a scary possibility) but because there are people out there looking to make a profit from this capability, regardless of any consequences. I suggest eating some good, raw fruit while reading the book. While thinking about what might be going on in your stomach. But read the book!
1505414
This multipurpose utility cart was very useful to me this last summer.  It carries lighter loads than a wheelbarrow, so my wife can handle it with ease.  As an upright truck, I can bag yard waste directly into the bag using the provided bag holder attachment.  The only problem I had with it is that some parts are held in place by spring clip pins that have come loose or out during use, requiring a search of the work area.  Other than this, I'm satisfied with the cart and it's features.