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Olive Processing Waste Management contains a comprehensive review of literature and patent survey concerning olive processing waste. Over 1,000 citations are presented. Wastes considered include olive cultivation solid waste, wastes arising from classical, three- and two-phase olive mills and wastes generated during table olive processing. In addition, information is presented concerning the management of spent olive oil (e.g. from cooking). The book is divided into five parts. Part I presents background information concerning the characterization of olive processing wastes, their environmental impacts if disposed untreated and the effect of utilised olive-mill technology on the quantity and quality of generated wastes. Part II presents physical, thermal, physico-chemical, biological and combined or miscellaneous processes for treating olive-mill wastes. Part III concerns information on utilization of such wastes with or without prior treatment. Part IV concentrates on table olive processing waste and presents information regarding its characterization, treatment and uses. Part V presents an economical and legislative overview regarding olive-mill waste. The book contains a bibliography, glossary of terms used in the text, subject, patent and author indices as well as pertinent internet sites and authorities.Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-139780080448510
eBay Product ID (ePID)86634428
Product Key Features
Number of Pages514 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameOlive Processing Waste Management: Literature Review and Patent Survey: Volume 5
Publication Year2006
SubjectSustainability
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael Niaounakis, C.P. Halvadakis
SeriesWaste Management
Dimensions
Item Height240 mm
Item Weight1080 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMichael Niaounakis, C.P. Halvadakis