Derivation the Schemes of Lateral and Vertical Dispersion Parameters: Application in Gaussian Plume Model

Mohamed M. Abdel-Wahab, Khaled S. M. Essa, Mokhtar Embaby, Sawsan E. M. Elsaid

Mathematics and Theoretical Physics Department, National Research Council, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
Meteorology and Astronomy Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo, Egypt.

DOI: 10.4236/ojap.2013.21003                

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to estimate the plume dispersion parameters in lateral direction (σ_y) and vertical direction (σ_z) by using power law wind speed and the scheme of eddy diffusivity in unstable condition. Comparison among our model and algebraic [1] and integral [2] formulations were held. We find that our model and two other models are in agreement with observed data.

Keywords

Dispersion Parameters; Gaussian Plume Model; Eddy Diffusivity

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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