Mechanics of airflow in the human nasal airways |
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Authors: | Doorly D J Taylor D J Schroter R C |
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Affiliation: | aDepartment of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2AZ, UK;bDepartment of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UK |
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Abstract: | The mechanics of airflow in the human nasal airways is reviewed, drawing on the findings of experimental and computational model studies. Modelling inevitably requires simplifications and assumptions, particularly given the complexity of the nasal airways. The processes entailed in modelling the nasal airways (from defining the model, to its production and, finally, validating the results) is critically examined, both for physical models and for computational simulations. Uncertainty still surrounds the appropriateness of the various assumptions made in modelling, particularly with regard to the nature of flow. New results are presented in which high-speed particle image velocimetry (PIV) and direct numerical simulation are applied to investigate the development of flow instability in the nasal cavity. These illustrate some of the improved capabilities afforded by technological developments for future model studies. The need for further improvements in characterising airway geometry and flow together with promising new methods are briefly discussed. |
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Keywords: | Nasal airways Computational biomechanics Physiological flows Particle image velocimetry |
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