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Message from the Guest Editors of the Joint 21st International Heat Pipe Conference and 15th International Heat Pipe Symposium Special Issue
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Multiphase Flows in Biomedical Applications
A sound understanding of the physics of multiphase flow is important for studying biofluid dynamics in human, and the air flow in the respiratory system and blood flow in the cardiovascular system remain two o...
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Liquid volume and squeeze force effects on nasal irrigation using Volume of Fluid modelling
For various sinonasal conditions, including chronic rhinosinusitis, saline irrigation is an accepted standard-of-care treatment. This study was aimed at determining the effect of increased irrigation volumes a...
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Open AccessNasal Irrigation Delivery in Three Post-FESS Models From a Squeeze-bottle Using CFD
Nasal saline irrigation is highly recommended in patients following functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to aid the postoperative recovery. Post-FESS patients have significantly altered anatomy leading t...
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Numerical study of flow and direct contact condensation of entrained vapor in water jet eductor
Eductors are multi-functional devices that can be used for pum**, mixing, and heat transfer, and hence for commercially available eductors, optimum operational point for one function is not clearly defined. ...
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Open AccessComparison of Sinus Deposition from an Aqueous Nasal Spray and Pressurised MDI in a Post-Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Nasal Replica
Optimising intranasal distribution and retention of topical therapy is essential for effectively managing patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, including those that have had functional endoscopic sinus surgery...
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Open AccessCorrection to: From indoor exposure to inhaled particle deposition: A multiphase journey of inhaled particles
The article “From indoor exposure to inhaled particle deposition: A multiphase journey of inhaled particles” written by Kiao Inthavong, was originally published electronically on the publisher’s internet porta...
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Future Topics, Challenges
Rapidly develo** computational techniques and technologies have led to increased research activity in computational modelling of nasal airflow. The research has reached a critical crossroad where novel techn...
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Clinical and Biomedical Engineering in the Human Nose
The convergence of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with otorhinolaryngology has provided an avenue for a multidisciplinary approach to observe nasal physiology. This chapter provides a history of its beginn...
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Open AccessFrom indoor exposure to inhaled particle deposition: A multiphase journey of inhaled particles
Indoor air quality and its effect on respiratory health are reliant on understanding the level of inhalation exposure, particle inhalability, and particle deposition in the respiratory airway. In the indoor en...
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Computational fluid dynamics investigation of particle intake for nasal breathing by a moving body
Particle intake by human breathing is important for develo** relevant estimates of exposure in the indoor environments; however, relatively few studies are devoted to the influence from human activities. Thi...
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Numerical assessment of ambient inhaled micron particle deposition in a human nasal cavity
Understanding the particle exposure characteristics in human respiratory airways plays important roles in assessing the therapeutic or toxic effects of inhaled particles. In this study, numerical modelling app...
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Open AccessCorrelation of regional deposition dosage for inhaled nanoparticles in human and rat olfactory
Nose-to-brain transport of airborne ultrafine particles (UFPs) via the olfactory pathway has been verified as a possible route for particle translocation into the brain. The exact relationship between increase...
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Numerical Comparison of Nasal Aerosol Administration Systems for Efficient Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery
Nose-to-brain drug administration along the olfactory and trigeminal nerve pathways offers an alternative route for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The characterization of particle dep...
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CFD simulation of aerosol delivery to a human lung via surface acoustic wave nebulization
Administration of drug in the form of particles through inhalation is generally preferable in the treatment of respiratory disorders. Conventional inhalation therapy devices such as inhalers and nebulizers, ne...
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Open AccessA combined experimental and numerical study on upper airway dosimetry of inhaled nanoparticles from an electrical discharge machine shop
Exposure to nanoparticles in the workplace is a health concern to occupational workers with increased risk of develo** respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological disorders. Based on animal inhalation stud...
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A smoke visualisation technique for wake flow from a moving human manikin
An experimental technique using the chemical reaction between acetic acid (CH3COOH) and cyclohexylamine (C6H13N) generated smoke to visualise wake flow from a moving object. A 1/5th scaled manikin was dabbed with...
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Improving predictions of heat transfer in indoor environments with eddy viscosity turbulence models
Heat transfer modelling in indoor environments requires an accurate prediction of the convective heat transfer phenomenon. Because of the lower computational cost and numerical stability, eddy viscosity turbul...
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Living Reference Work Entry In depth
Multiphase Flows in Biomedical Applications
A sound understanding of the physics of multiphase flow is important for studying biofluid dynamics in human, and the air flow in the respiratory system and blood flow in the cardiovascular system remain two o...