Title of article :
Study on dielectrophoretic deposition of airborne particles in a vertical micro channel
Author/Authors :
Zhenqian Chen، نويسنده , , Xiaozhong Shen، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2010
Abstract :
Airborne particles significantly contribute to the toxicity of environmental pollution. A mathematical model is developed and analyzed to study the dielectrophoretic deposition of airborne particles in a vertical micro channel. Finite element programs are utilized to calculate the air flow and potential distribution in the vertical micro channel. The electric field in the numerical solution space is obtained by employing a potential gradient in the x and y directions. The dielectrophoretic force and sedimentation motion of a spherical particle are achieved. The simulated results show that the dielectrophoretic force is maximal at the tips of the shorter electrode. The initial position of the particle, initial direction of the particle, radius of the particle, electrode dimension, applied voltage and air flow velocity are the main factors affecting the trajectories of airborne particles in a micro channel. Modification of the particle size distribution using the technology as a dielectrophoretic filter is more feasible in practice. Sedimentation micro channels in series with the shorter electrode on an alternating side will be beneficial to improve particle sedimentation efficiency.
Keywords :
Airborne particle , Dielectrophoretic deposition , Particle trajectory , Micro channel
Journal title :
Building and Environment
Journal title :
Building and Environment