1.1.6 - Assumptions in Dispersion Models
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What does the mass transfer coefficient measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how substances move from one phase to another.
Define 'Evaporation'.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water sits out in the sun.
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What role do mass transfer coefficients play in environmental modeling?
💡 Hint: Think about what factors influence how substances mix.
True or False: Steady-State conditions imply that concentrations do not change over time.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition we discussed in class.
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A chemical spill occurs on a lake. Given the mass transfer coefficients, predict the concentration drop over the first hour. Consider water temperature changes during this time.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to how temperature affects diffusion rates.
During a forest fire, pollutants are released into the air. How would you set up a model to calculate concentrations downwind over time? What variables would you consider?
💡 Hint: Use the knowledge of dispersion models to frame your approach.
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