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Main Title Coupled Mass and Energy Transport Phenomena in Aerosol/Vapor-Laden Gases-1. Theory of the Hygroscopic Aerosol Effects on Temperature and Relative Humidity Patterns of Inspired Air.
Author Eisner, A. D. ; Graham, R. C. ; Martonen, T. B. ;
CORP Author Health Effects Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. ;Northrop Services, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC.
Publisher c1990
Year Published 1990
Report Number EPA/600/J-90/477;
Stock Number PB91-182139
Additional Subjects Energy transfer ; Mass transfer ; Aerosols ; Respiration ; Mathematical models ; Hygroscopicity ; Respiratory system ; Temperature ; Humidity ; Kinetics ; Reprints ; Particle growth ; Vapor scavenging
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NTIS  PB91-182139 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
A quantitative theory has been developed to predict coupled energy and mass transport phenomena during inhalation of hydroscopic aerosol-laden air. It is shown that hygroscopic particle-induced vapor scavenging will influence temperature and relative humidity patterns within the respiratory system. Consequently, particle growth kinetics will depend on its number concentration. Monodisperse hygroscopic aerosol will become polydisperse and stratified, which may subsequently affect the deposition probabilities. (Copyright (c) 1990 Pergamon Press.)