Constructal theory of flow architecture of the lungs
Here we explain the reasons why we have a bronchial tree with 23 levels of bifurcation. Based on Bejan’s Constructal Principle we found that the best oxygen access to the alveolar tissues as well as carbon dioxide removal is provided by a flow structure composed of ducts with 23 levels of bifurcation...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10174/5467 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:dspace.uevora.pt:10174/5467 |