Understanding and predicting the performance of passive heat and moisture exchangers using a numerical model.
Maartje LeemansMaarten J A van AlphenWim VallenduukRichard DirvenMichiel W M van den BrekelSara H MullerPublished in: Head & neck (2023)
Increasing the HME's diameter is an effective way to improve an HME, as it yields higher performance and lowers breathing resistance. HMEs intended for use in warm or dry climates should contain more and those for use in cold humid climates should contain less hygroscopic salt.
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