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Computational modelling of airflow in distal airways using hybrid lung model

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  • Olusegun J. Ilegbusi
  • Adnan Islam
  • Anand P. Santhanam

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A major challenge in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling of the human respiratory system is allowing for the variation of geometric scale. A methodology is proposed that enables CFD analysis from the middle through the distal airways to the alveolar level. The methodology relies on a hybrid lung geometry integrating a primary tracheobronchial tree (TBT) up to the fifth generation (section 1) and distal airway (section 2). Section 1 comprises of the middle airways reconstructed from patient CT scans. Section 2 comprises of the distal airway branching tree generated based on deterministic algorithm. The hybrid model allows the application of physiologically relevant boundary conditions in lieu of simplistic approximations used in previous studies. Two different breathing conditions are considered adapted from previous studies, representing resting and exercise activity. The predicted flow variables are assessed for numerical accuracy and validated by comparison with published experimental and numerical data.

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  • Olusegun J. Ilegbusi & Adnan Islam & Anand P. Santhanam, 2023. "Computational modelling of airflow in distal airways using hybrid lung model," Mathematical and Computer Modelling of Dynamical Systems, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 29(1), pages 186-207, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:nmcmxx:v:29:y:2023:i:1:p:186-207
    DOI: 10.1080/13873954.2023.2243087
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