Air dispersion modeling : foundations and applications / / Alex de Visscher, University of Calgary |
Autore | De Visscher Alex |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Somerset, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (662 p.) |
Disciplina | 628.53011 |
Soggetto topico |
Air - Pollution - Simulation methods
Atmospheric diffusion - Simulation methods |
ISBN |
1-118-72310-4
1-118-72309-0 1-118-72307-4 |
Classificazione | TEC010000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Air Dispersion Modeling: Foundations and Applications; Copyright; Contents; Preface; List of Symbols; Chapter1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Types of Air Dispersion Models; 1.2.1 Gaussian Plume Models; 1.2.2 Gaussian Puff Models; 1.2.3 Stochastic Lagrangian Particle Models; 1.2.4 Eulerian Advection and Dispersion Models; 1.2.5 Computational Fluid Dynamics; 1.3 Standard Conditions for Temperature and Pressure; 1.4 Concentration Units in the Gas Phase; 1.5 Units; 1.6 Constants and Approximately Constant Variables; 1.7 Frequently Used Greek Symbols; Problems; References
Chapter 2 An Air Dispersion Modeling Primer2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Basic Concepts of Air Dispersion; 2.3 Gaussian Dispersion Model; 2.3.1 Assumptions Underlying the Gaussian Plume Concept; 2.3.2 Quantitative Description; 2.3.3 Refinements; 2.4 Plume Rise; 2.4.1 Plume Rise Correlations; 2.4.2 Critical Wind Speed; 2.4.3 Rules of Thumb; 2.5 Need for Refinements to the Basic Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model; Problems; MaterIals OnlIne; References; Chapter3 Air Pollutants: An Overview; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Types of Air Pollution; 3.2.1 Sulfur Compounds; 3.2.2 Nitrogen Compounds 3.2.3 Volatile Organic Compounds3.2.4 Inorganic Carbon; 3.2.5 Ozone; 3.2.6 Particulate Matter; 3.2.7 Metals; 3.2.8 Air Pollution and Health; 3.2.9 Global Warming; 3.2.10 Air Pollution and Visibility; 3.2.11 Odor Nuisance; Problems; References; Chapter4 Regulation of Air Quality and Air Quality Modeling; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Air Quality Regulation; 4.3 Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines; References; Chapter 5 Meteorology for Air Dispersion Modelers; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Structure of the Atmosphere; 5.3 Altitude Dependence of Barometric Pressure 5.4 Height Dependence of Temperature-Adiabatic Case5.4.1 Adiabatic Lapse Rate; 5.4.2 Potential Temperature; 5.5 Stability; 5.5.1 General Description of Stability; 5.5.2 Stability Parameter; 5.5.3 Diurnal Cycle of Stability; 5.6 Heat Balance; 5.7 Wind Speed Profile; 5.7.1 Case 1: Smooth Surface, Adiabatic Conditions; 5.7.2 Case 2: Rough Surface, Adiabatic Conditions; 5.7.3 Case 3: Rough Surface, Nonneutral Conditions; 5.8 Temperature Profile Revisited: Nonneutral Conditions; 5.9 Heat Balance Revisited: Stable Conditions; 5.10 Mixing Layer Height; 5.11 Concept of Turbulence 5.11.1 Basic Properties of Turbulence5.11.2 Measures of Turbulence; 5.11.3 Similarity Theory and Turbulence; 5.11.4 Covariance and Turbulence; 5.11.5 Introduction to Eddy Diffusivity and Gradient Transport Theory; 5.12 Special Topics in Meteorology; 5.12.1 Convective Cycles: Qualitative Description; 5.12.2 Internal Boundary Layer: Qualitative Description; 5.12.3 Plume Shapes; 5.12.4 Virtual Temperature; 5.13 Advanced Topics in Meteorology; 5.13.1 Convective Cycles: Quantitative Description; 5.13.2 Simple Convective Boundary Layer Model; 5.13.3 Internal Boundary Layer: Quantitative Description 5.13.4 Effect of Complex Terrain in Meteorology |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910142148903321 |
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Somerset, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2014 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Air dispersion modeling : foundations and applications / / Alex de Visscher, University of Calgary |
Autore | De Visscher Alex |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Somerset, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (662 p.) |
Disciplina | 628.53011 |
Soggetto topico |
Air - Pollution - Simulation methods
Atmospheric diffusion - Simulation methods |
ISBN |
1-118-72310-4
1-118-72309-0 1-118-72307-4 |
Classificazione | TEC010000 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Air Dispersion Modeling: Foundations and Applications; Copyright; Contents; Preface; List of Symbols; Chapter1 Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Types of Air Dispersion Models; 1.2.1 Gaussian Plume Models; 1.2.2 Gaussian Puff Models; 1.2.3 Stochastic Lagrangian Particle Models; 1.2.4 Eulerian Advection and Dispersion Models; 1.2.5 Computational Fluid Dynamics; 1.3 Standard Conditions for Temperature and Pressure; 1.4 Concentration Units in the Gas Phase; 1.5 Units; 1.6 Constants and Approximately Constant Variables; 1.7 Frequently Used Greek Symbols; Problems; References
Chapter 2 An Air Dispersion Modeling Primer2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Basic Concepts of Air Dispersion; 2.3 Gaussian Dispersion Model; 2.3.1 Assumptions Underlying the Gaussian Plume Concept; 2.3.2 Quantitative Description; 2.3.3 Refinements; 2.4 Plume Rise; 2.4.1 Plume Rise Correlations; 2.4.2 Critical Wind Speed; 2.4.3 Rules of Thumb; 2.5 Need for Refinements to the Basic Gaussian Plume Dispersion Model; Problems; MaterIals OnlIne; References; Chapter3 Air Pollutants: An Overview; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Types of Air Pollution; 3.2.1 Sulfur Compounds; 3.2.2 Nitrogen Compounds 3.2.3 Volatile Organic Compounds3.2.4 Inorganic Carbon; 3.2.5 Ozone; 3.2.6 Particulate Matter; 3.2.7 Metals; 3.2.8 Air Pollution and Health; 3.2.9 Global Warming; 3.2.10 Air Pollution and Visibility; 3.2.11 Odor Nuisance; Problems; References; Chapter4 Regulation of Air Quality and Air Quality Modeling; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Air Quality Regulation; 4.3 Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines; References; Chapter 5 Meteorology for Air Dispersion Modelers; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Structure of the Atmosphere; 5.3 Altitude Dependence of Barometric Pressure 5.4 Height Dependence of Temperature-Adiabatic Case5.4.1 Adiabatic Lapse Rate; 5.4.2 Potential Temperature; 5.5 Stability; 5.5.1 General Description of Stability; 5.5.2 Stability Parameter; 5.5.3 Diurnal Cycle of Stability; 5.6 Heat Balance; 5.7 Wind Speed Profile; 5.7.1 Case 1: Smooth Surface, Adiabatic Conditions; 5.7.2 Case 2: Rough Surface, Adiabatic Conditions; 5.7.3 Case 3: Rough Surface, Nonneutral Conditions; 5.8 Temperature Profile Revisited: Nonneutral Conditions; 5.9 Heat Balance Revisited: Stable Conditions; 5.10 Mixing Layer Height; 5.11 Concept of Turbulence 5.11.1 Basic Properties of Turbulence5.11.2 Measures of Turbulence; 5.11.3 Similarity Theory and Turbulence; 5.11.4 Covariance and Turbulence; 5.11.5 Introduction to Eddy Diffusivity and Gradient Transport Theory; 5.12 Special Topics in Meteorology; 5.12.1 Convective Cycles: Qualitative Description; 5.12.2 Internal Boundary Layer: Qualitative Description; 5.12.3 Plume Shapes; 5.12.4 Virtual Temperature; 5.13 Advanced Topics in Meteorology; 5.13.1 Convective Cycles: Quantitative Description; 5.13.2 Simple Convective Boundary Layer Model; 5.13.3 Internal Boundary Layer: Quantitative Description 5.13.4 Effect of Complex Terrain in Meteorology |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910815961903321 |
De Visscher Alex
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Somerset, New Jersey : , : Wiley, , 2014 | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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