3.1 - Stacktip Downwash
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Practice Questions
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What does stacktip downwash refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how wind interacts with tall structures.
What is the significance of multiple stacks on pollutant concentration?
💡 Hint: Consider the equation N^(4/5).
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What is the main effect of stacktip downwash?
💡 Hint: Think about how wind interacts with emissions.
True or False: The contributions from multiple stacks to pollutant concentration are simply additive.
💡 Hint: Remember the equation discussed in class.
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Using the equation N^(4/5), estimate the effective concentration contribution of six stacks if a single stack contributes 100 units.
💡 Hint: Focus on understanding how to apply the provided equation effectively.
Discuss the effect of meteorological variations on the stacktip downwash and its implications for pollutant modeling.
💡 Hint: Consider how wind behavior affects plume dispersal in rugged terrain.
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