3.1 - Boundary Conditions and Mass Conservation
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Practice Questions
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What does the steady-state assumption imply about pollutant concentrations?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means for something to be steady.
Define mass conservation in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of mass balance.
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What is a steady-state assumption in pollution modeling?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'steady' means in physics.
True or False: Boundary conditions do not impact pollutant dispersion.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape and limits of the model.
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Given a steady pollutant emission from a source, derive the concentration equation in a fully developed Gaussian plume.
💡 Hint: Start with the basic mass flow relationships in a steady system.
Evaluate how varying the wind speed affects the dispersion of pollutants in a modeled environment.
💡 Hint: Think about how wind carries and diffuses the emissions.
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