4 - Multiple Stacks Contribution
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What is the significance of non-additive contributions from multiple stacks?
💡 Hint: Think about how pollution behaves in the air.
Define a Gaussian dispersion model.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape of the curve.
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What is the primary reason for the non-additive contributions from multiple emission stacks?
💡 Hint: Think about how pollutants would mix in the air.
True or False: The Gaussian dispersion model assumes that pollutant concentrations increase exponentially with proximity to the source.
💡 Hint: What shape does the Gaussian model describe?
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A factory operates with five stacks emitting pollutants at rates of 12, 14, 15, 20, and 25 units respectively. Calculate the total expected contribution using the empirical factor N^(4/5) and discuss why the outcome is significant for regulatory assessments.
💡 Hint: Apply the factor after summing up the emissions.
In a scenario where data from multiple monitoring stations are inconsistent, how would you determine which dataset to trust? Discuss the methodology you would use.
💡 Hint: Think about different sources of data and their impact.
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