contributor author | Orville, Harold D. | |
contributor author | Hirsch, John H. | |
contributor author | May, Laurence E. | |
date accessioned | 2017-06-09T17:40:40Z | |
date available | 2017-06-09T17:40:40Z | |
date copyright | 1980/11/01 | |
date issued | 1979 | |
identifier issn | 0021-8952 | |
identifier other | ams-9982.pdf | |
identifier uri | http://onlinelibrary.yabesh.ir/handle/yetl/4233530 | |
description abstract | A steady-state, one-dimensional cloud model has been modified to simulate the growth of plumes (both wet and dry) and clouds from natural and forced draft cooling towers. The modifications to the cloud model are discussed and comparisons are made between predicted height and length of plumes and observed values. A correlation coefficient of 0.78 is achieved for model predictions of plume height and a correlation coefficient of 0.49 for predicted plume length. Comparisons with Benning Road data showed 78% of the model-predicted plume heights were within 50% of the observed height, while 93% of the predicted plume lengths were within 50&percnt of the observed length. Analysis of the model predicted plumes for a year's morning and evening atmospheric soundings is presented. Comparison of plumes during winter and summer showed dramatic changes, with the longest plumes occurring during the winter. Summer plumes were much shorter with relatively small visible plume heights and tall dry extensions above the visible plume. A case of wet plume/dry plume/cloud formation is presented to illustrate output from the model. | |
publisher | American Meteorological Society | |
title | Application of a Cloud Model to Cooling Tower Plumes and Clouds | |
type | Journal Paper | |
journal volume | 19 | |
journal issue | 11 | |
journal title | Journal of Applied Meteorology | |
identifier doi | 10.1175/1520-0450(1980)019<1260:AOACMT>2.0.CO;2 | |
journal fristpage | 1260 | |
journal lastpage | 1272 | |
tree | Journal of Applied Meteorology:;1979:;volume( 019 ):;issue: 011 | |
contenttype | Fulltext | |