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"Fundamentals Of Stack Gas Dispersion"
( The most comprehensive book available on air pollution dispersion calculations)

This is the new, fourth edition of the book on dispersion modeling of continuous, buoyant air pollution plumes which takes nothing for granted.  Every equation is completely derived step-by-step without any complicated or advanced mathematics.  Every constraint and assumption is fully explained.   A set of self-study exercises is also included with the book.

The subjects covered in the book include atmospheric turbulence and stability classes, buoyant plume rise, Gaussian dispersion calculations and modeling, time-averaged concentrations, wind velocity profiles, fumigations, trapped plumes, flare stack plumes and much more ... with a great many example calculations.

The book has been purchased in 59 countries and very widely referenced and cited (over 130 citations) in the technical literature and on the Internet. It is also referenced in the regulatory publications of 16 state or national governmental agencies worldwide. It has been or is now being used as a textbook or as recommended reading in courses at 16 universities worldwide.

Readers of the earlier editions have enjoyed the clear and concise development of air pollutant dispersion fundamentals.  The fourth edition, published in 2005, is even better ... and it still has the same bound format, the same soft cover, and the same easy to read 8½ inch by 11 inch page sizes as the previous edition.  Here is what some readers have said about the book:

James Westbrook, Certified Consulting Meteorologist:
"Your book is a 'must have' for air dispersion modelers.  My staff and I will refer to it often."

Dr. Brad Schrade, Idaho State University :
"I was impressed with the high quality of the book and decided to require it as one of the books for my class in environmental health physics."

Dr. Sue Ellen Haupt, Meteorology Dept., Pennsylvania State University:
"A couple of my recent publications reference your book. I have found your book to be quite useful."

Stanley Grossel, Process Design and Safety Consultant:
"This book will be a useful addition to the bookshelf of all engineers faced with estimating the effects of stack gas dispersion."

Dr. Andrew Lewis, Odor Science Consultant:
"I am very impressed with the comprehensive and straightforward manner in which the important concepts are presented."

Charles Morrow, Engineering Consultant and Software Developer:
"Your book is one of those few books that every engineer should own personally."

Karen Kowalesky, Certified Consulting Meteorologist:
"I plan to have this book at work in the frequently consulted dispersion modeling section of my bookshelf."

Dr. Kalliat Valsaraj, Chemical Eng. Dept., Louisiana State University:
"I am favorably impressed with your book and used it for an air pollution class that I teach at LSU.  I commend you for bringing out such a book."

Ryan Glover, PHD graduate student:
"Thanks for your wonderful book. It summarizes so much of what I have gathered from various sources and puts it all together in a great package."

John Johnston, Consulting Engineer:
"I have perused the book and find it clear, concise and exactly what I wanted."

Raymond Zbacnik, Air Quality Consultant:
"I have read your book and found the information to be very valuable.  I highly recommend the book."


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    Error Propagation in Air Dispersion Modeling
    Calculating Accidental Release Rates From Pressurized Gas Systems
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    Air Dispersion Modeling Conversions and Formulas
    Logic Diagram For Using Briggs' Plume Rise Equations
    The Complete Equation For Gaussian Air Dispersion Modeling

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