Understanding Atmospheric Dispersion of Accidental Releases
Published on 15. September 2010
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58 pages
978-0-470-93799-0 (ISBN)
Description
A brief introduction to a complex topic, giving a description of the processes involved in an accidental or emergency release and the resulting downwind transport and dilution of gases, vapors, and aerosols.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
232 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-93799-0 (9780470937990)
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George E. Devaull | John A. King | Ronald J. Lantzy
Understanding Atmospheric Dispersion of Accidental Releases
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Content
Preface. Nomenclature. Chapter 1. Introduction . 1.1. Purpose. 1.2. Release/Dispersion Scenario Overview. 1.3. Hazards. Chapter 2. Meteorology. 2.1. The Atmosphere. 2.2. Turbulence in the Atmosphere. 2.3. Mechanically Generated Turbulence'. 2.4. Vertical Density Stratification and Buoyancy. 2.5. Atmospheric Stability Classifications. 2.6. Similarity Scaling in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer. 2.7. Changes Over Time in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer. Chapter 3. Source Estimates-Leaks and Ruptures. 3.1. Leaks and Small Holes. 3.2. Phase Changes in Released Fluids. 3.3. Aerosol Formation in Liquid of Flashing Liquid Releases. 3.4. Transient Vessel Inventory Loss. 3.5. Catastrophic Vessel Failures. Chapter 4. Sources-Liquid Pools. 4.1. Boiling Liquid Pools. 4.2. Evaporation of Volatile Liquids. 4.3. Evaporation of Relatively Nonvolatile Liquids. 4.4. Multicomponent Mixture Spills. Chapter 5. Buoyant and Dense-Gas Jet Releases. 5.1. Jet Length Scales. 5.2. Momentum and Buoyancy. 5.3. The Effect of Wind and Ambient Turbulence. Chapter 6. Low-Velocity Dense-Gas Releases. 6.1. Source Specification. 6.2. Source Area Region. 6.3. Stably-Stratified Region. 6.4. Passive Dispersion Region. Chapter 7. Passive Dispersion. 7.1. The Mechanics of Turbulent Dispersion. 7.2. Passive Dispersion from Elevated Releases. 7.3. Near-Ground Passive Dispersion. 7.4. Dispersion Averaging Times. Chapter 8. Complex Flow Considerations . 8.1. Building Wakes and Stack Downwash. 8.2. Gravity-Driven Flows and the Effects of Terrain. 8.3. Aerosol Rainout. 8.4. Fanning Plumes and Subsidence. Chapter 9. Hazard Evaluations. 9.1. Chemical Toxicity. 9.2. Flammability. Chapter 10. Computer Models. References.