Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics

In this research, the CFD simulation of the respiratory tract was discussed. Limited research was conducted in the field of respiratory systems to examine the respiratory system as a true model for various input structures in inhalation and exhalation, although numerous studies were conducted by res...

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Main Authors: Dheyaa J. Jasim, Mustafa Habeeb Chyad, Laith S. Sabri, Soheil Salahshour, Omid Ali Akbari, M. Hekmatifar
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author Dheyaa J. Jasim
Mustafa Habeeb Chyad
Laith S. Sabri
Soheil Salahshour
Omid Ali Akbari
M. Hekmatifar
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description In this research, the CFD simulation of the respiratory tract was discussed. Limited research was conducted in the field of respiratory systems to examine the respiratory system as a true model for various input structures in inhalation and exhalation, although numerous studies were conducted by researchers. This study aimed to develop a dependable method for obtaining the true respiratory system geometry from a 24-year-old man's CT scan data and preparing it for input into CFD software. this research performs a numerical analysis of the airflow from the nasal inlet in both the inhalation and exhalation modes, using a turbulent airflow mode with a flow rate of 60 liters per minute. The effect of different inputs on the airflow in the human respiratory system is simulated for flat, pipe, and semi-spherical cross sections using CFD for turbulent flow. The results show that the velocity increased as air entered the nasopharynx. In flat, pipe, and semisphere modes, the velocity increased from 2.8 m/s, 2.07 m/s, and 4.14 m/s to 7.41 m/s, 5.48 m/s, and 8.40 m/s, respectively. The Dynamic pressure drop coefficient)Cp(in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes decreased from 79.38, 34.24, and 69.57 to 32.84, 17.13, and 31.44, respectively. The velocity in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes decreased from 7.46 m/s, 4.45 m/s, and 10.29 m/s to 1.54 m/s, 0.96 m/s, and 2.70 m/s, respectively. In the flat and pipe modes, the Cp increased from 17.17, -5.46, to 34.01, and 29.75, respectively. Velocity increased as air entered the larynx. Numerically, the velocity in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes increased from 5.00 m/s, 2.78 m/s, and 7.35 m/s to 9.06 m/s, 6.56 m/s, and 9.79 m/s, respectively. The Cp increased in pipe and semisphere modes. Velocity decreases as the air enters the trachea. Numerically, the velocity in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes decreased from 6.69 m/s, 4.86 m/s, and 7.16 m/s to 3.44 m/s, 3.44 m/s, and 3.90 m/s, respectively. The Cp in the pipe and semisphere modes decreased from 0.77, and -1.59 to -7.33, and -11.51, respectively.
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spelling doaj-art-2d5bc2a4c6584563ba74d120ffd022a02025-08-20T03:05:42ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Thermofluids2666-20272025-03-012610113910.1016/j.ijft.2025.101139Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamicsDheyaa J. Jasim0Mustafa Habeeb Chyad1Laith S. Sabri2Soheil Salahshour3Omid Ali Akbari4M. Hekmatifar5Department of chemical engineering and petroleum industries, Al-Amarah University College, Maysan, IraqCollege of engineering, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa: Karbala, IraqDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Technology-Iraq, Baghdad, IraqFaculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Istanbul Okan University, Istanbul, Turkey; Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, TurkeyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Arak University, Arak 38156-88349, IranFast Computing Center, Shabihsazan Ati Pars, Tehran, Iran; Corresponding author.In this research, the CFD simulation of the respiratory tract was discussed. Limited research was conducted in the field of respiratory systems to examine the respiratory system as a true model for various input structures in inhalation and exhalation, although numerous studies were conducted by researchers. This study aimed to develop a dependable method for obtaining the true respiratory system geometry from a 24-year-old man's CT scan data and preparing it for input into CFD software. this research performs a numerical analysis of the airflow from the nasal inlet in both the inhalation and exhalation modes, using a turbulent airflow mode with a flow rate of 60 liters per minute. The effect of different inputs on the airflow in the human respiratory system is simulated for flat, pipe, and semi-spherical cross sections using CFD for turbulent flow. The results show that the velocity increased as air entered the nasopharynx. In flat, pipe, and semisphere modes, the velocity increased from 2.8 m/s, 2.07 m/s, and 4.14 m/s to 7.41 m/s, 5.48 m/s, and 8.40 m/s, respectively. The Dynamic pressure drop coefficient)Cp(in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes decreased from 79.38, 34.24, and 69.57 to 32.84, 17.13, and 31.44, respectively. The velocity in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes decreased from 7.46 m/s, 4.45 m/s, and 10.29 m/s to 1.54 m/s, 0.96 m/s, and 2.70 m/s, respectively. In the flat and pipe modes, the Cp increased from 17.17, -5.46, to 34.01, and 29.75, respectively. Velocity increased as air entered the larynx. Numerically, the velocity in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes increased from 5.00 m/s, 2.78 m/s, and 7.35 m/s to 9.06 m/s, 6.56 m/s, and 9.79 m/s, respectively. The Cp increased in pipe and semisphere modes. Velocity decreases as the air enters the trachea. Numerically, the velocity in flat, pipe, and semisphere modes decreased from 6.69 m/s, 4.86 m/s, and 7.16 m/s to 3.44 m/s, 3.44 m/s, and 3.90 m/s, respectively. The Cp in the pipe and semisphere modes decreased from 0.77, and -1.59 to -7.33, and -11.51, respectively.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202725000862Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulationRespiratory systemInhalation, and exhalation flow
spellingShingle Dheyaa J. Jasim
Mustafa Habeeb Chyad
Laith S. Sabri
Soheil Salahshour
Omid Ali Akbari
M. Hekmatifar
Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics
International Journal of Thermofluids
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation
Respiratory system
Inhalation, and exhalation flow
title Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics
title_full Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics
title_fullStr Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics
title_full_unstemmed Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics
title_short Simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics
title_sort simulation of the turbulent air flow of inhalation and exhalation in the respiratory system using computational fluid dynamics
topic Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation
Respiratory system
Inhalation, and exhalation flow
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666202725000862
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