Theoretical analysis of the motion and evaporation of exhaled respiratory droplets of mixed composition

Parienta, Dror, , , , , , Corbett, Stephen, Chao, Christopher, Li, Yuguo, & Katoshevski, David (2011) Theoretical analysis of the motion and evaporation of exhaled respiratory droplets of mixed composition. Journal of Aerosol Science, 42(1), pp. 1-10.

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The dynamics of droplets exhaled from the respiratory system during coughing or talking is addressed. A mathematical model is presented accounting for the motion of a droplet in conjunction with its evaporation. Droplet evaporation and motion are accounted for under two scenarios: 1) A well mixed droplet and 2) A droplet with inner composition variation. A multiple shells model was implemented to account for internal mass and heat transfer and for concentration and temperature gradients inside the droplet. The trajectories of the droplets are computed for a range of conditions and the spatial distribution and residence times of such droplets are evaluated.

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ID Code: 38671
Item Type: Contribution to Journal (Journal Article)
Refereed: Yes
ORCID iD:
Morawska, Lidiaorcid.org/0000-0002-0594-9683
Johnson, Grahamorcid.org/0000-0001-6874-0230
Ristovski, Zoranorcid.org/0000-0001-6066-6638
Mengersen, Kerrieorcid.org/0000-0001-8625-9168
Measurements or Duration: 10 pages
Keywords: Droplet Evaporation, Droplet Motion, Exhaled Respiratory Droplets
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaerosci.2010.10.005
ISSN: 0021-8502
Pure ID: 32059084
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Science and Technology
Past > Institutes > Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation
Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Science & Engineering Faculty
Current > Research Centres > Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation
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