Plume Rise
01/22/26
“How far does air pollution rise after release from a stack?”
People often release waste air from a building stack. This air will rise to a certain height called the Plume Rise before moving in the direction of the wind. The higher the plume rises, the lower the amount of pollution that will fall on the ground. A higher exit temperature and faster exhaust speed lead to a larger sack height.
Isaac's Science Blog 