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 Microsoft® Excel and MATLAB® 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.
Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 An Air Dispersion Modeling Primer
- Chapter 3 Air Pollutants: An Overview
- Chapter 4 Regulation of Air Quality and Air Quality Modeling
- Chapter 5 Meteorology for Air Dispersion Modelers
- Chapter 6 Gaussian Dispersion Modeling: An In-Depth Study
- Chapter 7 Plume–Atmosphere Interactions
- Chapter 8 Gaussian Model Approaches in Urban or Industrial Terrain
- Chapter 9 Stochastic Modeling Approaches
- Chapter 10 Computational Fluid Dynamics and Meteorological Modeling
- Chapter 11 Eulerian Model Approaches
- Chapter 12 Practical Aspects of Air Dispersion Modeling
- Chapter 13 ISC3 and SCREEN3: A Detailed Description
- Chapter 14 AERMOD and AERMET: A Detailed Description
- Chapter 15 CALPUFF and CALMET: A Detailed Description
- Chapter 16 CMAQ: A Brief Description
- Appendix A Auxiliary Calculations and Derivations
- Appendix B Auxiliary Da ta and Methods
- Appendix C Theory of Near Surface Turbulence Applied to Wind Speed Profiles, Dry Deposition, Air–Water Exchange, and Canopy Effects
- Index
About the Authors
- ALEX DE VISSCHER, PhD, is the Canada Research Chair in Air Quality and Pollution Control Engineering at the University of Calgary. Dr. De Visscher has published his findings in a wide range of areas, including air quality and waste gas treatment, advanced oxidation, solution chemistry, and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, he has published a volume of the IUPAC-NIST Solubility Data Series dedicated to alkaline earth carbonates. Among his honors and accolades, Dr. De Visscher is a recipient of the University of Calgary's Killam Emerging Research Leader Award.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 664 pages
- Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (c2013)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1118078594
- ISBN-13: 978-1118078594
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.5 inches
- List Price: $125.00