CATALOG DATA:
A first-year graduate level course that introduces the subject of aerosol dynamics, with emphasis on the fundamental laws that govern microparticle transport deposition and resuspension in gases and vacuum.TEXTBOOK:
William C. Hinds, Aerosol Technology, 2 nd Edition, 1999, John Wiley and Sons, New York, ISBN 0-471-19410-7.
P. F. Dunn, Class Notes on Microparticle Dynamics, 2004GOALS:
This course introduces to the fundamental laws that govern microparticle dynamics in a variety of situations. Upon completion of this course the student will be able to apply these laws to formulate and obtain solutions for a variety of problems involving microparticle motion in gases or vacuum.PREREQUISITES:
Undergraduate courses in fluid mechanics and differential equations; Working knowledge of a structured language for technical computing.Topics:
- Orientation, Introduction and Definitions
- Microparticle Characteristics
- Properties of Gases
- Microparticle Transport Mechanics
- Microparticle Gravitational Settling
- Microparticle Inertial Transport
- Microparticle Diffusion (2 lectures)
- Microparticle Impact with Surfaces
- Microparticle Adhesion with Surfaces
- Microparticle Resuspension from Surfaces
- Microparticle Electrohydrodynamics
- Microparticle Optical Interaction
Practice and Assessment Methods:
In order to assess the student’s progress towards achieving the Learning Outcomes, homework problems and a project are assigned, graded, and returned to the students.ABET category content as estimated by faculty member who prepared the course description:
Engineering Science: 3.0 credits or 100%
Engineering Design: 0.0 credits or 0%
Prepared by: Professor Patrick F. Dunn
Last Update: June 17, 2004
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