Plume modeling
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By analyzing changing wind and weather patterns which impacts evaporation plume drifts, XPEL ensures each system operates responsibly and predictably in its environment.
PLUME MODELING
Plume modeling gives XPEL a clear understanding of how evaporated droplets behave once released into the air. This insight ensures evaporation systems operate with controlled dispersion that aligns with the environmental conditions surrounding each site.
Plume can shift with wind patterns, temperature changes and atmospheric stability, making it essential to understand how droplets will travel before a system is deployed. XPEL evaluates these variables early in the engineering process to confirm that dispersion remains predictable and within acceptable environmental and regulatory limits.
The modeling draws on local weather history, site geography and atmospheric data to map potential plume pathways. This analysis highlights where mist may drift during different seasons, how elevation or terrain may influence movement and when environmental conditions may lead to wider dispersion.
These insights guide critical decisions such as evaporator orientation, operational duty cycles and integration with the broader water system. By understanding how a plume responds to changing conditions, XPEL™ configures systems that maintain control across a wide range of weather conditions.
Plume modeling also provides an added layer of assurance for sites located near sensitive receptors or regulated zones. This helps ensure evaporation activity remains responsible, contained and aligned with environmental expectations throughout year-round operation.
Plume modeling provides the technical insight needed to manage how evaporated droplets move beyond the system itself. These assessments guide environmental protection, system configuration and regulatory compliance across complex operating conditions.
Plume modeling solutions
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Plume modeling identifies how droplets disperse in real weather scenarios and assesses potential impacts on sensitive surroundings. This includes understanding both droplet drift and any airborne constituents to ensure responsible operation in environmentally constrained areas.
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Plume insights guide the integration of XPEL™ Environmental Management System (EMS), which adjusts evaporator behavior based on conditions such as wind, humidity and temperature. This coordinated approach keeps plume movement within designated boundaries for greater environmental assurance.
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Plume modeling confirms that emissions remain within required limits by evaluating how airborne particles or dissolved metals behave once released. This analysis strengthens confidence that system operation aligns with regulatory expectations and protects nearby environments.
PRODUCTS
Land based
evaporators
Fully customisable and bespoke in design, our XPEL land based water evaporators are available in a range of sizes enabling operators to reduce the risks associated with excess water and ensure environmental compliance with a wide range of water processing capabilities.
Pontoon
evaporators
When land based units aren’t an option, the XPEL Pontoon Series evaporator is a water management solution that can be relied on to help reduce the risk of excess water and ensure environmental compliance by reducing the volume of water stored on-site using mechanically enhanced evaporation.