September 22, 2026
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Mixing Zone Dilution Study for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sequim Campus

Abstract

In summary, we conducted a plume modeling study to determine the dilutions at regulatory mixing zones for outfall 008 located at MRCL, Sequim. This included an analysis of diffuser and effluent characteristics together with ambient conditions around the outfall. Table 5, summarized the main results for dilution numbers estimated in our study, showing the minimum dilution for acute criteria is 29.8 that occurred for July conditions and the minimum dilution for chronic criteria is 1713.58 under December conditions.

Published: September 22, 2026

Citation

Premathilake L., and T.P. Khangaonkar. 2026. Mixing Zone Dilution Study for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sequim Campus. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. PNNL-39596.

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