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The outcomes of a series of mathematical simulations of pollutant build-up and wash-off are presented in this chapter, strengthening the knowledge base on process variability. It was found that the build-up of particles <150 µm and >150 µm have different temporal patterns. These patterns could be used to differentiate between the behaviour of particles. The behaviour of particles <150 µm was found to play a key role in creating build-up process variability. On the other hand, the load and composition of different sized particles available on urban surfaces prior to a rainfall event were found to significantly influence the wash-off process. Similar to build-up, wash-off process variability is largely dependent on the behaviour of particles <150 µm, although the contribution from particles >150 µm is significant during rainfall events with relatively shorter duration.
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Wijesiri, B., Liu, A., Egodawatta, P., McGree, J., Goonetilleke, A. (2019). Pollutant Build-up and Wash-off Process Variability. In: Decision Making with Uncertainty in Stormwater Pollutant Processes. SpringerBriefs in Water Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3507-5_2
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