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| Preface | |
| Nomenclature | |
| Introduction | |
| Purpose | |
| Release/Dispersion Scenario Overview | |
| Hazards | |
| Meteorology | |
| The Atmosphere | |
| Turbulence in the Atmosphere | |
| Mechanically Generated Turbulence' | |
| Vertical Density Stratification and Buoyancy | |
| Atmospheric Stability Classifications | |
| Similarity Scaling in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer | |
| Changes Over Time in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer | |
| Source Estimates-Leaks and Ruptures | |
| Leaks and Small Holes | |
| Phase Changes in Released Fluids | |
| Aerosol Formation in Liquid of Flashing Liquid Releases | |
| Transient Vessel Inventory Loss | |
| Catastrophic Vessel Failures | |
| Sources-Liquid Pools | |
| Boiling Liquid Pools | |
| Evaporation of Volatile Liquids | |
| Evaporation of Relatively Nonvolatile Liquids | |
| Multicomponent Mixture Spills | |
| Buoyant and Dense-Gas Jet Releases | |
| Jet Length Scales | |
| Momentum and Buoyancy | |
| The Effect of Wind and Ambient Turbulence | |
| Low-Velocity Dense-Gas Releases | |
| Source Specification | |
| Source Area Region | |
| Stably-Stratified Region | |
| Passive Dispersion Region | |
| Passive Dispersion | |
| The Mechanics of Turbulent Dispersion | |
| Passive Dispersion from Elevated Releases | |
| Near-Ground Passive Dispersion | |
| Dispersion Averaging Times | |
| Complex Flow Considerations | |
| Building Wakes and Stack Downwash | |
| Gravity-Driven Flows and the Effects of Terrain | |
| Aerosol Rainout | |
| Fanning Plumes and Subsidence | |
| Hazard Evaluations | |
| Chemical Toxicity | |
| Flammability | |
| Computer Models | |
| References | |
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