Table I.
Inlet Conditions for the Two Submicrometer Particle Generation Methods
| Aerosol generation method | CAG | Respimat |
|---|---|---|
| Humidity inlet | ||
| Flow rate (L/min) | 27 | 14 |
| Temperature (°C) | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 99.0 | 99.5 |
| Vapor mass fraction (Yv) | 0.0392 | 0.0394 |
| Concentration (part/cm3) | NA | NA |
| Aerosol inlet | ||
| Flow rate (L/min) | 1 | 14 |
| Temperature (°C) | 31.0 | 23.0 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 63.1 | 45.0 |
| Vapor mass fraction (Yv) | 0.0173 | 0.00769 |
| Concentration (part/cm3)a | 1.4 × 107 | 5.5 × 105 |
a
Estimated for the aerosol inlet