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Item Open Access Data appendix to the behavior of LNG vapor clouds: wind-tunnel tests on the modeling of heavy plume dispersion: final report (July 1979-September 1981)(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1982-03) Neff, D. E., author; Meroney, R. N., author; Fluid Mechanics and Wind Engineering Program, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherVisual and concentration measurements were made for a large number of continuous ground-level releases of heavy gases into a wind-tunnel boundary layer. These different plumes were not affected by any topographic or building wake influences. The experiments provided a broad coverage of the variable range of source gas specific gravity, source gas flow rate, and approach flow wind speed. From an investigation of the physical similarity between plumes, the permissible modeling distortion in source density, volume flux ratio, and length scale ratio was quantified. The concentration scaling theory which was previously limited to far-field behavior was extended to cover the entire range of plume concentrations. Generalized behavior models were constructed from the laboratory tests. These models were scaled up to atmospheric conditions. The range of atmospheric scenarios to which these laboratory data are applicable is summarized. Measurements on the behavior of transient dense plumes were also obtained.Item Open Access Dispersion in the wake of a model industrial complex(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1977) Hatcher, R. V., author; Meroney, R. N., author; Peterka, J. A., author; Kothari, K., author; Fluid Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Dispersion of vapor from LNG spills at Energy Terminal Service Corporation: simulation on a wind tunnel(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1981-11) Kothari, K. M., author; Meroney, R. N., author; Fluid Mechanics and Diffusion Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Dispersion of vapor from LNG spills at Green Point Energy Center: simulation in a wind tunnel(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1980-06) Kothari, K. M., author; Meroney, R. N., author; Fluid Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Model study of liquified natural gas vapor cloud dispersion with water spray curtains: final report, March 1982-March 1983(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1983-03) Meroney, R. N., author; Kothari, K. M., author; Neff, D. R., author; Andreiev, G., author; Fluid Mechanics and Wind Engineering Program, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Sites for wind power installations: wind tunnel simulation of the influence of two-dimensional ridges on wind speed and turbulence: annual report, first year(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1976) Meroney, R. N., author; Sandborn, V. A., author; Bouwmeester, R. J. B., author; Rider, M. A., author; Fluid Mechanics and Wind Engineering Program, Civil Engineering Department, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Sites for wind-power installations: wind characteristics over ridges. Part I(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1978-06) Bouwmeester, R. J. B., author; Meroney, R. N., author; Sandborn, V. A., author; Fluid Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Wind tunnel model study of diffusion from a steam electric generating plant at Stock Island, Key West, Florida(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1969-08) Meroney, R. N., author; Cermak, Jack E., author; Yang, B. T., author; Veenhuizen, S., author; Symes, C. R., author; Fluid Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory, College of Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherTests were conducted in a meteorological wind tunnel to determine the distribution of gas concentrations resulting from gaseous plumes released from stacks associated with the steam electric generating plant to be constructed at Key West, Florida, on Stock Island. The tests were conducted over a model of the generating station including all proposed future expansions. Data obtained included photographs of model smoke plume trajectories and contaminant concentrations along the plume centerline at elevated and ground level sampling positions. Effects of wind orientation and thermal stratification were also analyzed. Evaluation of test results revealed the plant buildings did not appear to aggravate the pollution condition. However, a simple analysis suggests that SO2 scrubbing equipment may seriously aggravate the already marginal situation.Item Open Access Wind tunnel site analysis of Dow Chemical Facility at Rocky Flats, Colorado(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1972-05) Meroney, R. N., author; Chaudhry, F. H., authorTests were conducted on a model of the Dow Chemical Company plutonium recovery facility, Rocky Flats Division, and the surrounding topography to determine the dispersal and trajectories of potential effluents. Profiles of wind and turbulence over the facility were adjusted to forms expected for the given terrain. Dispersion and trajectory characteristics were determined by releasing a krypton-85 tracer gas from specific sources and sampling the plume downwind. Results suggest that the plumes depart only modestly from behavior suggested by the Pasquill-Gifford prediction methods. All results are tabulated and/or presented in a dimensionless manner suitable for prototype site evaluation.Item Open Access Wind tunnel site analysis of Dow Chemical Facility at Rocky Flats, Colorado, part II(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1973-03) Meroney, R. N., author; Peterka, J. A., author; Hoot, T. G., author; Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherThis report deals with two separate problems occurring at the Dow Chemical Company Plutonium Recovery Facility, Rocky Flats Division, namely the dispersion of potential effluents and the protection of parking areas from the destructive action of high velocity west winds by the use of shelterbelts. The dispersion study is a continuation of a previous study and consisted of modeling the geography, wind and turbulence profiles and effluent releases in a wind tunnel study. Dispersion and trajectory behavior was determined by the use of Krypton-85 as a tracer gas. The results reinforce the conclusion advanced in the previous study that Pasquill-Gifford prediction methods apply well to the site. The shelterbelt study consisted of evaluating the effects of porosity, barrier height and length, geometric configuration of barriers, parking lot orientation and wind approach angle upon the protection of parking areas from high velocity wind action in assaulting vehicles with abrasive particles. Tests were accomplished by observing the effectiveness of the wind in transporting a zinc oxide-mineral oil suspension. This effectiveness was correlated to velocity reduction and wind profile modification effectiveness of shelterbelts. It was found that the most effective use of shelterbelts could be accomplished if the parking lot were reoriented with the long side running in a north-south direction.Item Open Access Wind tunnel studies to mitigate snowdrift into rooftop air-handling courts on University of Colorado Health Sciences Center: final report (May 1989-July 1989)(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1989) Tan, Thomas Z., author; Meroney, R. N., author; Colorado State University Fluid Mechanics and Wind Engineering Program, publisherA wind-tunnel measurement program was performed to study the effectiveness of snow fences, diversion walls, canopies and flat roofs for sheltering the air handling courts on the penthouse roof of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (UCHSC) from snow entrainment. The measurement program used smoke visualization and snow simulant pattern observations to identify favorable combinations and locations for various canopies, fences and shelters which appear to reduce snow capture by into the air-handling courts.Item Open Access Wind-tunnel model study of diffusion: Coalplex Project(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1975) Meroney, R. N., author; Cermak, J. E., author; Hill, D., author; Garrison, J. A., author; Fluid Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Colorado State University, publisherItem Open Access Wind-tunnel study of roofblok ballast block for high winds(Colorado State University. Libraries, 1987-01) Bienkiewicz, Bogusz, author; Meroney, R. N., author; Fluid Mechanics and Wind Engineering Program, Fluid Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University, publisher