Inertial deposition of particles in the lung

Initial results on the inertial deposition of aerosol particles in simple bends are reported. Reference to the literature has revealed an error in the interpretation of previous experiments. This has led to incorrect estimates of particle deposition in the human lung. The implications of this error are discussed.

Publication Number: P/029

First Author: Johnston JR

Other Authors: Muir DCF

Publisher: American Industrial Hygiene Association,2700 Prosperity Ave., Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22031,Fairfax VA

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