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Comparison of Micron and Nano Particle Deposition Patterns in a Realistic Human Nasal Cavity

  • K. Inthavong
  • , S. M. Wang
  • , J. Wen
  • , J. Y. Tu
  • , C. L. Xue
  • Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University

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Abstract

A computational model of a nasal cavity geometry was developed from CT scans and the simulation of the fluid and particle flow within the airway was performed using a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. It was found that the deposition patterns for micron particles were highly dependent on the particle inertia and as a result, the majority of particles deposited in the anterior regions of the airway where a change in the flow streamlines was observed. In contrast the deposition for nano particles showed an even distribution of particles throughout the airway, driven by diffusion. Particle diameter was the most important parameter in determining what mechanism of deposition was most important.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering - ICBME 2008
Pages1550-1554
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, ICBME 2008 - , Singapore
Duration: 3 Dec 20086 Dec 2008

Publication series

NameIFMBE Proceedings
Volume23
ISSN (Print)1680-0737

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, ICBME 2008
Country/TerritorySingapore
Period3/12/086/12/08

Keywords

  • cfd
  • deposition
  • nanoparticle
  • nasal cavity

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