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CFD Simulation of Exhaust Gas Dispersion into

Atmosphere from Industrial Stack
Case Study Highlights
Client Profile:
Air Pollution Control Systems Manufacturer, USA
Objective:
CFD simulation of exhaust gases emitting from
industrial stack, for investigation of SO2 dispersion
into atmosphere.
Challenges:
Developing wind profile to replicate actual
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atmospheric conditions at the stack site
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Developing large atmospheric domain

boundaries to capture the exhaust gas

dispersion into the atmosphere
comprehensively
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Selecting appropriate turbulence model to

obtain meaningful results

Solution:
Exhaust gas analysis was performed to investigate
the SO2 dispersion in the atmosphere from the
industrial stack. A wind profile was developed using
UDF (user defined functions) to replicate actual
atmospheric conditions. The simulation results
showed the dispersion of the SO2 along with other
species in to the atmosphere within the 500m radius
from the stack.

Pollutants emitting from the industrial processes are carried

away for certain distance from the stack, causing hazardous
conditions for the neighboring properties. Pollution control is
essential in such cases to avoid adverse effects of the
harmful gases on the surrounding community.
Predicting the exhaust gas dispersion allows process
industries to tune the machineries and processes to reduce
the emission considerably. A leading air pollution control
systems manufacturer approached Hi-Tech for a CFD
solution to determine SO2 dispersion from the industrial
stack.

The Solution
To replicate the effects of wind on the exhaust gas
dispersion, a wind velocity profile was developed using
User Defined Function (UDF). The stack domain along with
the atmosphere was developed, considering the boundaries
of the atmosphere to remain large enough to capture the
physics completely.
Considering SO2 content as prime among the other
species, the exhaust gas analysis was performed using
CFD to measure the SO2 distribution into the atmosphere.
The results showed that the SO2 dispersion at around
500m was less than 10PPMV.

Benefits
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Identified the dispersion of SO2 in terms of mass and

volume fraction
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Predictions of exhaust gas dispersion suggested

process plant designer to modify the equipment design

accordingly
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The amount of SO2 concentration above the specified

distance was found within nominal range

About Hi-Tech

Author: Mehul Patel

CFD Consultant

Hi-Tech CAE is a division of Hi-Tech Outsourcing Services, a pioneer engineering outsourcing company since 1992
based in India & USA. It provides expert Computer Aided Engineering - CAE consulting services for engineering /
product design analysis by modeling & simulation.
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design optimization and value engineering services to Automotive, Building / Construction, Process industry, Power
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