2 - Dispersion Model Parameters - Part 2
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What is the significance of measuring wind speed at the stack height?
💡 Hint: Think about where emissions are released.
Define plume rise.
💡 Hint: Consider the reasons why gases rise.
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What is the primary reason for measuring wind speed at stack height?
💡 Hint: Consider the dispersion of pollutants.
True or False: Stability classes indicate how much pollutants spread in the atmosphere.
💡 Hint: What do stability classifications describe?
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A factory is located in an urban area with various stability classes recorded. Design a plan using the windrose data to minimize pollution exposure to nearby residents.
💡 Hint: Consider both short-term and long-term weather patterns.
Given the hourly wind speed data for a month, discuss how you would estimate the average wind speed at a stack height of 75 meters using a power law equation and the implications for dispersion.
💡 Hint: What data is necessary to make this estimation accurate?
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