Membrane Technology and Engineering for Water Purification, Second Edition is written in a practical style, covering process description; key unit operations; system design and costs; plant equipment description; equipment installation; safety and maintenance; process control; plant start-up; operation and troubleshooting. It is supplemented by case studies and engineering rules-of-thumb. The author is a chemical engineer with more than 30 years' experience in the field; his technical knowledge and practical know-how in the water purification industry are summarized succinctly in this new edition. This book will guide you in selecting membranes to use in water purification, explaining why, where, and when to use them; help you to trouble-shoot and improve performance; and provide case studies to assist understanding through real-life situations. * Membrane Technology section updated to include forward osmosis, electrodialysis, and diffusion dialysis* Hybrid Membrane Systems expanded remit now covers zero liquid discharge, salt recovery, and removal of trace contaminants* Includes a new section on plant design, energy, and economics