Identification of probabilistic size of breathing zone during single inhalation phase in semi-outdoor environmental scenarios
This study investigates outdoor public health by predicting the airflow fields and probabilistic
size of breathing zones. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed in …
size of breathing zones. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed in …
Human personal air pollution clouds in a naturally ventilated office during the COVID-19 pandemic
Personal cloud, termed as the difference in air pollutant concentrations between breathing
zone and room sites, represents the bias in approximating personal inhalation exposure that …
zone and room sites, represents the bias in approximating personal inhalation exposure that …
[HTML][HTML] Size-resolved inhalation intake fractions for particles released from human activities in residential indoor environments
Inhalation exposure to elevated concentrations of airborne particulate matter is a public
health concern. Assessment of exposure can be enhanced through better knowledge of …
health concern. Assessment of exposure can be enhanced through better knowledge of …
Towards an accurate CFD prediction of airflow and dispersion through face mask
Given the difficulty of experimental measurement of respiratory airflow and dispersion
through a face mask, accurate numerical simulation is an important method to increase the …
through a face mask, accurate numerical simulation is an important method to increase the …
Modeling clothing as a vector for transporting airborne particles and pathogens across indoor microenvironments
J Kvasnicka, EA Cohen Hubal, JA Siegel… - Environmental …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Evidence suggests that human exposure to airborne particles and associated contaminants,
including respiratory pathogens, can persist beyond a single microenvironment. By …
including respiratory pathogens, can persist beyond a single microenvironment. By …
Ten questions concerning the paradox of minimizing airborne transmission of infectious aerosols in densely occupied spaces via sustainable ventilation and other …
Airborne disease transmission in indoor spaces and resulting cross-contamination has been
a topic of broad concern for years–especially recently with the outbreak of COVID-19. Global …
a topic of broad concern for years–especially recently with the outbreak of COVID-19. Global …
Airborne transmission of exhaled pollutants during short-term events: Quantitatively assessing inhalation monitor points
The infection risk assessment associated with the contaminant inhalation can provide a
scientific basis for formulating mitigation measures. Previous studies on the breathing zone …
scientific basis for formulating mitigation measures. Previous studies on the breathing zone …
[HTML][HTML] Adequacy of stationary measurements as proxies for residential personal exposure to gaseous and particle air pollutants
People are exposed to myriad of airborne pollutants in their homes. Owing to diverse
potential sources of air pollution and human activity patterns, accurate assessment of …
potential sources of air pollution and human activity patterns, accurate assessment of …
Longitudinal assessment of personal air pollution clouds in ten home and office environments
V González Serrano, D Licina - Indoor Air, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Elevated exposure to indoor air pollution is associated with negative human health and well‐
being outcomes. Inhalation exposure studies commonly rely on stationary monitors in …
being outcomes. Inhalation exposure studies commonly rely on stationary monitors in …
Application of data‐driven RANS model in simulating indoor airflow
The indoor environment has a significant impact on our wellbeing. Accurate prediction of the
indoor air distribution can help to create a good indoor environment. Reynolds‐averaged …
indoor air distribution can help to create a good indoor environment. Reynolds‐averaged …