Fundamentals of Particle Transport and Deposition
Fundamentals of particle motion in fluid flow are described. Hydrodynamic forces acting on spherical and nonspherical particles are discussed. Brownian motion of nano-particles are described, and aerosol kinetics are covered. The process of particle deposition by diffusion, interception, and impaction mechanisms is discussed. Computational modeling tools and experimental techniques are introduced.
Fundamentals of Particle Adhesion and Removal
Fundamentals of particle adhesion and detachment are described. Particle adhesion models are described. Hydrodynamic forces acting on particles attached to a wall are reviewed, and particle resuspension is analyzed. Computational models for analyzing particle resuspensions are discussed. The course also describes experimental techniques for measuring particle detachment.
Industrial and Environmental Applications
Applications of particle transport, deposition, and removal in environmental and industrial applications are emphasized throughout the course. Specific examples including indoor and outdoor air pollution, particle deposition in the human respiratory tract, and in microelectronic and imaging industries are provided.
