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Application of the mixing-reaction in series model to NO/x/-O3 plume chemistryThe mixing-reaction in series model developed by Ghodsizadem (1978) is successfully applied to the study of NO oxidation in the near-source portion of the Potomac Electric Company's Morgantown, Maryland power plant plume. The model employs a single parameter. With initial conditions consistent with the plume data measured by Davis et al. (1974) and utilizing the mixing parameter estimated from the study by Shu et al. (1978), the predicted temporal profiles of the ratio of the concentration of NO2 to NO, of NO2 to NO plus NO2, in-plume concentrations of NO and O3, and fraction of NO remaining are consistent with field study data. In addition, the model predicts large deviations from the photostationary state in the near-source portion of the plume, also consistent with field study data. In the far field region of this plume (t greater than approximately 20 min), the mixing processes are essentially complete over much of the plume cross-section.
Document ID
19810054088
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Carmichael, G. R.
(Iowa, University Iowa City, IA, United States)
Peters, L. K.
(Kentucky, University Lexington, KY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Publication Information
Publication: Atmospheric Environment
Volume: 15
Issue: 6, 19
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Accession Number
81A38492
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-36
Distribution Limits
Public
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