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⎛ ⎞<br />

⎜<br />

⎟<br />

⎝ Q ⎠<br />

Cu max, m –2<br />

NOTE: Effective stack height shown on curves numerically.<br />

⎛ ⎞<br />

⎜<br />

⎟<br />

⎝ Q ⎠<br />

Cu max = e [a + b lnH + c (lnH) 2 + d(lnH) 3 ]<br />

H = effective stack height, stack height + plume rise, m<br />

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (continued)<br />

Values <strong>of</strong> Curve-Fit Constants for Estimating (Cu/Q)max from H as a Function <strong>of</strong> Atmospheric Stability<br />

Constants<br />

Stability a b c d<br />

A –1.0563 –2.7153 0.1261 0<br />

B –1.8060 –2.1912 0.0389 0<br />

C –1.9748 –1.9980 0 0<br />

D –2.5302 –1.5610 –0.0934 0<br />

E –1.4496 –2.5910 0.2181 –0.0343<br />

F –1.0488 –3.2252 0.4977 –0.0765<br />

Adapted from Ranchoux, R.J.P., 1976.<br />

♦ Turner, D. B., "Workbook <strong>of</strong> Atmospheric Dispersion Estimates," Washington, DC, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1970.

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