Electrospinning of Micro- and Nanofibers: Fundamentals in Separation and Filtration Processes

Table of contents:

5 Relationships Governing the Capture of Aerosol Particles by Fibrous Filters

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Principal Properties of Aerosols

5.2.1 Definitions

5.2.2 Sources of Aerosols

5.2.3 Radioactive Aerosols

5.2.4 Shape, Dimensions, Density and Chemical Composition of Aerosol Particles

5.2.5 The Particle Size Distribution

5.2.6 Formation of Aerosols

5.2.7 Specifics of the Formation of Radioactive Aerosols

5.2.8 Transformation of Dimensions in Aerosol Particles

5.2.9 Electrical Properties of Aerosols

5.3 Relationships Governing the Capture of Aerosol Particles by Fibrous Filters

5.3.1 Terminology and Definitions

5.3.2 Certain Important Parameters

5.3.3 Mechanisms of Particle Capture by Filter Fibers

5.3.4 The Most Penetrant Size

5.3.5 Effect of Parameters of the Filter and Carrier Gas on the Capture Effectiveness

5.3.6 The Pressure Drop across a Fibrous Filter

5.3.7 Unsteady-State Filtration Effects

5.3.8 Structural and Strength Characteristics of Fibrous Materials

5.3.9 Specification of Fibrous Materials Used in High-Effectiveness Aerosol Filters

5.3.10 Optimization of the Structure of Filtering Materials

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