Releasing Multiple Particles:
Particle Number and Grid Size


conc_test_control.txt

   load control file

conc_test_setup.txt

   load setup file


01 03 00

   averaging time

numpar = 100

   namelist particle number


numpar = 1000

   namelist particle number


numpar = 10000

   namelist particle number


0.005

   grid spacing



cpart_control.txt

   save control file

cpart_setup.txt

   save setup file


  • Simulations with various particle number release rates show that more particles are required for more realistic and detailed simulations (finer resolution grids)
  • Realism comes with the cost of increased computational time
  • Computational time may become especially significant for continuous releases