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Masters Theses

1973

<p>Air -- Pollution -- Research<br />Lead -- Metallurgy -- Environmental aspects</p>

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The Study Of Sulfur Dioxide Distribution Surrounding A Lead Smelting Industry In The New Lead Belt Of Southeastern Missouri, Jeng-Sheng Hwang Jan 1973

The Study Of Sulfur Dioxide Distribution Surrounding A Lead Smelting Industry In The New Lead Belt Of Southeastern Missouri, Jeng-Sheng Hwang

Masters Theses

"The purpose of this investigation was to study the magnitude and distribution of sulfur dioxide in the air surrounding the smelter of Missouri Lead Operating Company (now AMAX Lead Company of Missouri) in southeast Missouri, and evaluate the inter-relationships between sulfur dioxide incidents, meteorological factors, and plant operations.

Field research was conducted employing two weather stations and three sulfur dioxide monitoring stations. The data obtained from strip charts at each station were recorded and analyzed manually as well as by UMR computer facilities. From the studies conducted, it was found that the annual predominant winds occurred from S and SE …