Convective diffusion of particles in external force fields: the role of electrostatics on particle removal from turbulently-mixed gases

  • Jay R. Turner
  • , Heinz J. Fissan

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Abstract

A theoretical model is presented to describe particle deposition to smooth, flat surfaces from turbulently-mixed gases. The deposition rate of inertialess particles is expressed in terms of a generalized external force which acts on the particles. Examples are given for particle deposition due to diffusion, sedimentation and electrostatic forces. Ranges for the dependent variables were chosen to reflect conditions which may be present near wafers during semiconductor device manufacture.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1255-1261
Number of pages7
JournalChemical Engineering Science
Volume44
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1989

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