1.4 - General Equation for Dispersion
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Define mass balance in the context of pollution modeling.
💡 Hint: Think about inputs and outputs in a system.
What is the main difference between Eulerian and Lagrangian models?
💡 Hint: Consider how each model observes pollutants.
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What principle describes the relationship between rates in and out in mass balance?
💡 Hint: Think of how substances enter and leave a system.
True or False: A Lagrangian model provides a fixed point analysis.
💡 Hint: Recall what each type of model specializes in.
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You are tasked with modeling pollutant dispersion for a local factory. If each emission is varying hourly based on demand, describe how you would approach choosing between steady-state and unsteady-state modeling.
💡 Hint: Focus on the dynamics of emitter variability in your reasoning.
Develop a dispersion equation considering a pollutant with a steady emission rate of 500 kg/h under prevailing wind conditions of 2 m/s. Assume diffusion coefficients D_x, D_y, D_z.
💡 Hint: Integrate the emission rate and environmental conditions, applying relevant coefficients.
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