Why are some industrial chimneys so high, like what’s the difference if it’s 150 or 300 meters?

Question

Why are some industrial chimneys so high, like what’s the difference if it’s 150 or 300 meters?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

I know that it helps disperse the crap that’s being expelled from them. the higher it starts dropping, the larger the area it covers and so, less concentrated. knowing big money companies, it probably helps avoid law suits.