Metcalf and Eddy

[jbatch]

Looking for some advice. I've seen a lot of recommendations saying Metcalf and Eddy was a must for the Civil/WR test. I broke down and spent the money for the Fourth Edition of the book thinking newest edition would have the most up-to-date information. I haven't been real impressed with the information in this book. When I see Metcalf and Eddy referenced in posts and on practice exams it seems they are using the 3rd edition. I'm considering ordering a copy of the 3rd edition to see if it provides more examples and equations. Does anybody have any advice or thoughts on this?

jbatch

 

[Cheese]

I have 3rd ed (borrowed from my bosses desk) and it is ok.

I know the 4th edition is severly updated to include processes that weren't even invented during the 3rd ed prining which are common use today (UV disenfection, etc).

I haven't compared the two, but the 4th should be about the same as the 3rd - the 3ed isn't exactly 'packed' with good sample problems.

I find that this is a good waste water resource because of the detailed index. Hopefully 4ed has the same good index.

Cheese

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

I've never used or even seen that book. You don't need it.

Any college level water/wastewater book is fine. I'm a big fan of "Unit Operations" by Reynolds and Richards.

 

[DVINNY]

Metcalf and Eddy is considered "THE BOOK" in water and wastewater. I'll have to go upstairs and see what edition mine is, I can't even remember right now.

 

[Guest]

I just checked my text and I have the third edition.

I think if you are taking Civil/WR Depth, then Metcalf & Eddy is NOT a must have because the unit operations problems are pretty straight forward. In fact, M&E may lead you down the wrong path because if you are not that familiar with Water/Wastewater treatment problems then it may be TOO MUCH information.



JR

 

[frazil]

I took WR, and I used M&E more than any other books except the CERM. There were definitions I pulled right out of the book, and at least 5-6 problems that I wouldn't have been able to answer with just the CERM. If you have other water/wastewater resources, then maybe you're ok, but M&E was definitely a must have for me.

 

[owillis28]

I took WR, and I used M&E more than any other books except the CERM. There were definitions I pulled right out of the book, and at least 5-6 problems that I wouldn't have been able to answer with just the CERM. If you have other water/wastewater resources, then maybe you're ok, but M&E was definitely a must have for me.

Frazil,

When did you take the exam? I am trying to track down a copy that I can borrow for the exam. I found that the CERM was lacking some information and am now looking to bring in some additional resources. I have a second edition of M&E that I can borrow. Need to find out if I need an "upgrade" to a more recent edition.

Thanks in advance

owillis

 

[frazil]

I lent my copy out to someone taking it this time, so I can't look at the edition. But it was my textbook from school -- I think I took the class in 2000 or 2001 -- and I don't think it could have been the latest edition. I took the test last October. What year was your edition published?