Aerosols and water droplets
Pandis, SN; Davidson, C
| HERO ID | 41381 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1999 |
| Title | Aerosols and water droplets |
| Book Title | Exposure to contaminants in drinking water: estimating uptake through the skin and by inhalation |
| Authors | Pandis, SN; Davidson, C |
| Editor | Olin, S. S. |
| Publisher Text | CRC Press |
| City | Boca Raton, FL |
| Abstract | Little or no information exists regarding droplet and aerosol production during most indoor tap water uses. For example, water-related particle production during cooking, household cleaning, and toilet use have been neglected by practically all studies. An order of magnitude characterization of the strength of the various sources/activities outlined in Section 4.4.2 is necessary. The information that exists about showering is preliminary and relies heavily on a single experiment. The submicrometer aerosol distribution in a shower environment has not been characterized. More experimental studies similar to the one by Gunderson and Witham (1988) are necessary. Use of a mannequin is recommended, as most respirable particles are probably produced during the collision of the droplets with the body of the person in the shower. A better understanding of the interactions between droplet formation, evaporation, and removal is necessary. Our understanding of the production of aerosols during humidifier use has significantly improved. Ultrasonic humidifiers and to a lesser degree impeller humidifiers can be significant aerosol sources. |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | ECRIB.In: Olin, S. S. Exposure to contaminants in drinking water: estimating uptake through the skin and by inhalation. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; pp. 101-110. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Is Qa | No |