WKC presents on real-time air dispersion modelling at the joint NACA and IAIAsa seminar, May 2016
WKC was invited to present on real-time air dispersion modelling at the joint National Association for Clean Air (NACA) KwaZulu Natal (KZN) and South African Affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIAsa) seminar which was held on the 19th of May 2016 in Durban, South Africa. The event was attended by over 60 guests and included a number of delegates and affiliates of NACA and IAIAsa and regional industry.
Dr Ian James, a WKC Group Director, was a keynote speaker at the event and delivered a presentation entitled “Managing Ambient Air Quality in Industrial Cities – The Real-Time and Forecast Perspective” which provided insight about Real-Time Air Dispersion Modelling, a pioneering advancement in air quality management applicable to any industrial facility. The technique utilises the US EPA Regulatory Air Dispersion Model CALPUFF to track and forecast real-time air emissions, enabling operators and regulators to pro-actively manage air quality impacts from industrial facilities and even forecast potential impacts to ambient air quality standards before they occur.
Dr Ian James highlighted the benefits of live, continuous modelling of air emissions from industrial facilities with a focus on possible cost savings for operators whilst offering a better understanding of potential ambient impacts. He also highlighted the significant advantages of the use of real time modelling when compared to the conventional approach of setting up costly and complex ambient air quality monitoring stations.
The organisers (NACA / IAIAsa) appreciated the introduction to this innovative technology and informative presentation, indicating it was “well received by the audience and certainly proved valuable”.
The presentation is available for download by request to ian.james@wkcgroup.com. For more information on our real-time air dispersion modelling and related air quality services, see our article on real-time air dispersion modelling or visit our air quality services page.
