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The effect of obstructions and thermals in laminar-flow systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

W. Whyte  and
B. H. Shaw
W. Whyte
Affiliation:
Building Services Research Unit, University of Glasgow G12 8RZ
B. H. Shaw
Affiliation:
Building Services Research Unit, University of Glasgow G12 8RZ
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The influence of obstructions and thermals on the air flow in unidirectional or laminar flow systems was studied with special reference to operating rooms. It was shown that thermals induced in the operating rooms would have little influence in the normal laminar-flow system. The importance however of obstructions such as operating lamps and personnel was shown.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 72 , Issue 3 , June 1974 , pp. 415 - 423
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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