Analytical–numerical solution of the multicomponent aerosol general dynamic equation—with coagulation

David Katoshevski, John H. Seinfeld

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Abstract

A numerical procedure based on an analytical solution is presented for solution of the full multicomponent aerosol general dynamic equation. The analytical solution for the equation, accounting for growth, removal, and particle sources, is employed in an iterative procedure to account for coagulation. The iterative process is shown to be rapidly convergent, and its performance is validated by comparison with the exact solution for pure coagulation of a single-component aerosol. A simulation is presented of the evolution of a multicomponent coagulating aerosol, where each component grows-evaporates at a different rate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)550-556
Number of pages7
JournalAerosol Science and Technology
Volume27
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1997
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Pollution

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