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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Geographic Information Systems

Background:

  • Traditional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software faces challenges in cooling tower wet plume dispersion, including low efficiency and inadequate visual representation.
  • Accurate modeling of wet plume dispersion is crucial for assessing environmental impacts and developing mitigation strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop XJCT-3D, a novel simulation software for enhanced cooling tower wet plume dispersion analysis.
  • To integrate geospatial visualization capabilities for improved understanding of dispersion patterns.
  • To validate the software's accuracy using experimental data.

Main Methods:

  • Development of XJCT-3D simulation software.
  • Coupling XJCT-3D with the Dotspatial Open GIS component for geospatial visualization.
  • Validation of simulation results using tracer experimental data from the ChalkPoint power plant.

Main Results:

  • XJCT-3D demonstrates high accuracy in modeling wet plume deposition from cooling towers.
  • The maximum wet deposition value of 6.9E-07 kg/m²s was observed near 610m.
  • The study identified significant particle/droplet load in cooling tower emissions, with deposition occurring at specific altitudes.

Conclusions:

  • XJCT-3D offers a more efficient and visually informative alternative to traditional CFD software for cooling tower plume dispersion.
  • Findings provide critical insights into potential environmental and health impacts of cooling tower emissions.
  • The results support the development of targeted mitigation strategies to minimize deposition risks in surrounding areas.