Fig 1.
Variation of single-fiber trapping efficiency with particles of different sizes.
(a) Fractal aggregate particle with Df = 1.8 and a = 15 nm; (b) Fractal aggregate particle with Df = 1.7 and a = 15 nm.
Fig 2.
Dynamic trapping process model.
Fig 3.
Comparison between simulation results and experimental data of trapping efficiency.
(a) Comparison of data before correction; (b) Comparison of data after correction.
Fig 4.
Porosity as a function of time.
Fig 5.
Permeability changes over time.
Fig 6.
Trapping efficiency of the first layer at different times.
Fig 7.
Trapping efficiency of different filter layers and particle migration radius.
Fig 8.
Relation of trap pressure drop at different times in the first layer.
Fig 9.
Pressure drop at different filtration layers and migration radius.
Fig 10.
Influence of different flow rates on trapping efficiency.
Fig 11.
Effects of different fiber radii on trapping efficiency.
Fig 12.
Effects of different fractal dimensions on trapping efficiency.
Fig 13.
Influence of different wall thicknesses on trapping efficiency.