[HTML][HTML] Fluid dynamics simulations show that facial masks can suppress the spread of COVID-19 in indoor environments

A Khosronejad, C Santoni, K Flora, Z Zhang, S Kang… - Aip Advances, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
The coronavirus disease outbreak of 2019 has been causing significant loss of life and
unprecedented economic loss throughout the world. Social distancing and face masks are …

The transient vortex structure in the wake of an axial-symmetric projectile launched underwater

S Gao, Y Shi, G Pan, X Quan - Physics of Fluids, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
This paper provides refined wake simulations for an underwater projectile launch using an
improved delayed detached eddy simulation with the energy equation, volume of fluid, and …

[HTML][HTML] A computational study of expiratory particle transport and vortex dynamics during breathing with and without face masks

A Khosronejad, S Kang, F Wermelinger… - Physics of …, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
We present high-fidelity numerical simulations of expiratory biosol transport during normal
breathing under indoor, stagnant air conditions with and without a facile mask. We …

[HTML][HTML] Why do anguilliform swimmers perform undulation with wavelengths shorter than their bodylengths?

MSU Khalid, J Wang, I Akhtar, H Dong, M Liu… - Physics of …, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
Understanding the connection between physiology and kinematics of natural swimmers is of
great importance to design efficient bio-inspired underwater vehicles. This study looks at …

A study on the flow interference characteristics of projectiles successively launched underwater

S Gao, Y Shi, G Pan, X Quan - International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper analyzes the flow interference characteristics of projectiles successively
launched underwater with 6 degrees of freedom for different dimensionless launch time …

Lagrangian dynamics of particle transport in oral and nasal breathing

H Seyedzadeh, W Oaks, J Craig, M Aksen, MS Sanz… - Physics of …, 2023 - pubs.aip.org
We present a large-eddy simulation (LES) of saliva particle transport during normal human
breathing through the nose and mouth. The flow of the air–saliva mixture is modeled using …

Archerfish vision: Visual challenges faced by a predator with a unique hunting technique

C Newport, S Schuster - Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology, 2020 - Elsevier
Archerfish are well-known for their ballistic hunting behaviour, in which they shoot down
aerial prey with a well-aimed jet of water. This unique hunting strategy poses several …

Specialization of tuna: A numerical study on the function of caudal keels

JD Zhang, HJ Sung, WX Huang - Physics of Fluids, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
Tunas are known for their extraordinary swimming performance, which is accomplished
through various specializations. The caudal keels, a pair of lateral keel-like structures along …

Larger wavelengths suit hydrodynamics of carangiform swimmers

MSU Khalid, J Wang, I Akhtar, H Dong, M Liu… - Physical Review …, 2021 - APS
The wavelength of undulatory kinematics of fish is an important parameter to determine their
hydrodynamic performance. This study focuses on numerical examination of this feature by …

Research on the effect of asymmetric bubbles on the load characteristics of projectiles during an underwater salvo

S Gao, Y Shi, G Pan, X Quan - Applied Ocean Research, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper analyzes the effect of bubbles on the load characteristic of projectiles launched
underwater with transverse-flow under different dimensionless launch time intervals. The …