FURTHER VERIFICATION OF A THEORY FOR MASS AND HEAT-TRANSFER FROM EVAPORATING POOLS

In an earlier paper (by the present author), a theory was described for predicting evaporation rates from plane liquid surfaces, or heat transfer rates from a region of uniform temperature rise in a smooth or rough plane surface, into a neutral turbulent boundary layer. In this paper the theory is compared with seven further sets of data. Without any modifications, the theory works for laboratory conditions to a good degree of accuracy. Application to the conditions of accidental chemical spills in the open air introduces more uncertainty for various reasons, but gives results that should be acceptable for hazard assessment purposes, provided the terrain is flat and unobstructed. © 1990.