Three-dimensional simulation of clouds of multi-disperse evaporating saliva droplets in a train cabin
Visone, M. and Lanzetta, M. and Lappa, M. and Lanzaro, C. and Polizio, L. (2021) Three-dimensional simulation of clouds of multi-disperse evaporating saliva droplets in a train cabin. Physics of Fluids, 33 (8). 083318. ISSN 1070-6631 (https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0059649)
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Abstract
In line with recent ongoing efforts to collect crucial information about the mechanisms of virus diffusion and put them in relation to the effective complexity of the several natural or artificial environments where human beings leave and operate, the present study deals with the dispersion of evaporating saliva droplets in the cabin of an interregional train. A relevant physical model is constructed taking into account the state of the art in terms of existing paradigms and their ability to represent some fundamental aspects related to the evolution in time of a cloud of multi-disperse droplets. Conveniently, such a theoretical framework is turned into a computational one that relies on low Mach-number asymptotics and can therefore take advantage of the typical benefits (relatively low computational cost) associated with pressure-based methods. Numerical simulations are used to predict the flow established in the cabin as a result of the ventilation systems and related settings dictated by considerations on passenger comfort. The solution of two-way coupled Lagrangian evolution equations is used to capture the associated dynamics of the dispersed phase and predict its transport in conjunction with the peculiar topology of the considered flow and morphology of solid surfaces, which bound it (including the human beings). Typical physiological processes such as talking or coughing are considered. An analysis on the impact of the multiplicity of droplet sources is also conducted, thereby providing some indications in terms of potential risks for the cabin occupants.
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Visone, M., Lanzetta, M., Lappa, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0835-3420, Lanzaro, C. and Polizio, L.;-
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Item type: Article ID code: 77240 Dates: DateEvent12 August 2021Published15 July 2021AcceptedSubjects: Technology > Mechanical engineering and machinery Department: Strategic Research Themes > Ocean, Air and Space
Faculty of Engineering > Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringDepositing user: Pure Administrator Date deposited: 30 Jul 2021 11:26 Last modified: 07 Sep 2024 00:45 URI: https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/77240