Air Dispersion Modeling - Foundations and Applications

Informationen zum Autor ALEX DE VISSCHER, PhD, is the Canada Research Chair in Air Quality and Pollution Control Engineering at the University of Calgary. Dr. De Visscher has published his findings in a wide range of areas, including air quality and waste gas treatment, advanced oxidation, solution chemistry, and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, he has published a volume of the IUPAC-NIST Solubility Data Series dedicated to alkaline earth carbonates. Among his honors and accolades, Dr. De Visscher is a recipient of the University of Calgary's Killam Emerging Research Leader Award. Klappentext A single reference to all aspects of contemporary air dispersion modelingThe practice of air dispersion modeling has changed dramatically in recent years, in large part due to new EPA regulations. Current with the EPA's 40 CFR Part 51, this book serves as a complete reference to both the science and contemporary practice of air dispersion modeling. Throughout the book, author Alex De Visscher guides readers through complex calculations, equation by equation, helping them understand precisely how air dispersion models work, including such popular models as the EPA's AERMOD and CALPUFF.Air Dispersion Modeling begins with a primer that enables readers to quickly grasp basic principles by developing their own air dispersion model. Next, the book offers everything readers need to work with air dispersion models and accurately interpret their results, including:* Full chapter dedicated to the meteorological basis of air dispersion* Examples throughout the book illustrating how theory translates into practice* Extensive discussions of Gaussian, Lagrangian, and Eulerian air dispersion modeling* Detailed descriptions of the AERMOD and CALPUFF model formulationsThis book also includes access to a website with Microsoft(r) Excel and MATLAB(r) files that contain examples of air dispersion model calculations. Readers can work with these examples to perform their own calculations.With its comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, Air Dispersion Modeling is recommended for environmental engineers and meteorologists who need to perform and evaluate environmental impact assessments. The book's many examples and step-by-step instructions also make it ideal as a textbook for students in the fields of environmental engineering, meteorology, chemical engineering, and environmental sciences. Zusammenfassung A single reference to all aspects of contemporary air dispersion modeling The practice of air dispersion modeling has changed dramatically in recent years, in large part due to new EPA regulations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface xv List of Symbols xix Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Types of Air Dispersion Models 4 1.3 Standard Conditions for Temperature and Pressure 6 1.4 Concentration Units in the Gas Phase 7 1.5 Units 9 1.6 Constants and Approximately Constant Variables 11 1.7 Frequently Used Greek Symbols 12 Problems 12 References 12 Chapter 2 An Air Dispersion Modeling Primer 14 2.1 Introduction 14 2.2 Basic Concepts of Air Dispersion 15 2.3 Gaussian Dispersion Model 17 2.4 Plume Rise 30 2.5 Need for Refinements to the Basic Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model 34 Problems 34 Materials Online 36 References 36 Chapter 3 Air Pollutants: An Overview 37 3.1 Introduction 37 3.2 Types of Air Pollution 37 Problems 51 References 52 Chapter 4 Regulation of Air Quality and Air Quality Modeling 54 4.1 Introduction 54 4.2 Air Quality Regulation 54 4.3 Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines 59 References 59 Chapter 5 Meteorology for Air Dispersion Modelers 60 5.1 Introduction 60 5.2 Structure of the Atmosphere 61 ...

Product details

• Authors: de Visscher, A De Visscher, Alex De Visscher, Alex de Visscher
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.11.2013
• EAN: 9781118078594
• ISBN: 978-1-118-07859-4
• No. of pages: 664
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry