Table 1.
Comparison of the flow rates calculated by CFD simulation and those measured during the PIV experiments.
| Pulmonary model branch | QCFD (cm3/s) | QPIV (cm3/s) | Relative difference with respect to QPIV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| MPA (inlet) | 95.00 | 94.97 | +0.03 |
| RPA | 36.08 | 36.28 | −0.55 |
| LPA | 39.32 | 39.22 | +0.25 |
| TA | 19.59 | 22.28 | −12.1 |