Modeling of SO$_2$ Emissions from Yatagan Power Plant

  • Im, Ulas (Bogazici University, Institute of Environmental Sciences) ;
  • Yenigun, Orhan (Bogazici University, Institute of Environmental Sciences)
  • Published : 2003.11.01

Abstract

The meteorological model, CALMET, and its plume dispersion model, CALPUFF, were used in order to simulate the dispersion of $SO_2$ emitted from Yatagan Power Plant and its effect on Yatagan district in the episodic event on December 2 and 3, 2000. It is found that south westerly and light winds and the nighttime surface inversion layers lead to accumulation of pollutants over Yatagan district. The results are compared with the measurements done by Local Environmental Authorities of Mu la. The simulation results indicate that the maximum ground level concentrations were found northeast from the source, which agrees with experimental measurement. On the other hand, the magnitude of results obtained with the model shows some differences compared with experimental measurements.

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