1.7 - Next Steps: Gaussian Dispersion Model Derivation
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What is the main purpose of a dispersion model?
💡 Hint: Think about where pollutants might go after being released.
What does mass balance refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of net gain or loss.
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What is the general principle of a mass balance equation?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of equilibrium.
True or False: In an Eulerian model, we track moving particles.
💡 Hint: Think about the reference frame used in the model.
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A factory emits pollutants at a constant rate. How would you model the dispersion of these pollutants over time using the Gaussian model?
💡 Hint: Start by outlining the inputs and outputs of pollutants.
Discuss the implications of introducing a chemical reaction in the plume. How would this alter your model?
💡 Hint: Think about how reactions consume or produce substances in a given volume.
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