Numerical Thermo-Haemo-Dynamics (THD) and Magneto-Hydro-Dynamics (MHD) in Respiratory Airways
摘要
In the present chapter, based on (Russo, Numerical simulation of MagnetoHydroDynamics inside cardiovascular and respiratory systems, PhD Thesis. University of Rome Tor Vergata, A.A, 2014/2015), we present the study on the influence of the magnetic field in the fluid dynamics of airflow by coupling the Navier-Stokes and Maxwell equations. We investigate a section of the trachea by using the open-source software VMTK (Vascular Modelling Toolkit) to obtain the reconstructed geometries. We study both steady and unsteady states. In the steady state, we assume a parabolic velocity profile at the inlet, whereas in the unsteady state, we employ a Womersley-periodic velocity profile. As far as the outlet boundary conditions are concerned, in the steady state, we set-up a constant flow rate, whereas in the unsteady state, we impose the value of air velocity. As far as the magnetic field is concerned, we study the magnetic field generated by a rectangular coil.