Basic Principles of Wastewater Treatment is the second volume in the Biological Wastewater Treatment series, and focus on the unit operations and processes associated with biological wastewater treatment. The major topics covered are: .microbiology and ecology of wastewater treatment .reaction kinetics and reactor hydraulics .conversion of organic and inorganic matter .sedimentation .aeration. The theory presented in this volume forms the basis upon which the other books in the series are built.The Biological Wastewater Treatment series is based on the book Biological Wastewater Treatment in Warm Climate Regions and on a highly acclaimed set of best selling textbooks. This international version is comprised by six textbooks giving a state-of-the-art presentation of the science and technology of biological wastewater treatment.Other books in the Biological Wastewater Treatment series:Volume 1: Wastewater characteristics, treatment and disposalVolume 3: Waste stabilisation pondsVolume 4: Anaerobic reactorsVolume 5: Activated sludge and aerobic biofilm reactorsVolume 6: Sludge treatment and disposal