A single reference to all aspects of contemporary air dispersion modeling
The practice of air dispersion modeling has changed dramatically in recent years, in large part due to new EPA regulations. Current with the EPA's 40 CFR Part 51, this book serves as a complete reference to both the science and contemporary practice of air dispersion modeling. Throughout the book, author Alex De Visscher guides readers through complex calculations, equation by equation, helping them understand precisely how air dispersion models work, including such popular models as the EPA's AERMOD and CALPUFF.
Air Dispersion Modeling begins with a primer that enables readers to quickly grasp basic principles by developing their own air dispersion model. Next, the book offers everything readers need to work with air dispersion models and accurately interpret their results, including:
- Full chapter dedicated to the meteorological basis of air dispersion
- Examples throughout the book illustrating how theory translates into practice
- Extensive discussions of Gaussian, Lagrangian, and Eulerian air dispersion modeling
- Detailed descriptions of the AERMOD and CALPUFF model formulations
This book also includes access to a website with Microsoftยฎ Excel and MATLABยฎ files that contain examples of air dispersion model calculations. Readers can work with these examples to perform their own calculations.
With its comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, Air Dispersion Modeling is recommended for environmental engineers and meteorologists who need to perform and evaluate environmental impact assessments. The book's many examples and step-by-step instructions also make it ideal as a textbook for students in the fields of environmental engineering, meteorology, chemical engineering, and environmental sciences.Content:
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION (pages 1โ13):
Chapter 2 AN AIR DISPERSION MODELING PRIMER (pages 14โ36):
Chapter 3 AIR POLLUTANTS (pages 37โ53):
Chapter 4 REGULATION OF AIR QUALITY AND AIR QUALITY MODELING (pages 54โ59):
Chapter 5 METEOROLOGY FOR AIR DISPERSION MODELERS (pages 60โ140):
Chapter 6 GAUSSIAN DISPERSION MODELING (pages 141โ200):
Chapter 7 PLUMEโATMOSPHERE INTERACTIONS (pages 201โ295):
Chapter 8 GAUSSIAN MODEL APPROACHES IN URBAN OR INDUSTRIAL TERRAIN (pages 296โ328):
Chapter 9 STOCHASTIC MODELING APPROACHES (pages 329โ362):
Chapter 10 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS AND METEOROLOGICAL MODELING (pages 363โ403):
Chapter 11 EULERIAN MODEL APPROACHES (pages 404โ473):
Chapter 12 PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF AIR DISPERSION MODELING (pages 474โ479):
Chapter 13 ISC3 AND SCREEN3 (pages 480โ490):
Chapter 14 AERMOD AND AERMET (pages 491โ513):
Chapter 15 CALPUFF AND CALMET (pages 514โ541):
Chapter 16 CMAQ (pages 542โ555):