A feasibility and efficacy trial of a hand-held humidification device in patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3674-z
Abstract: PurposeThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of warm-mist humidification during and after head and neck radiation therapy (HN RT) on quality of life (QOL), as measured by the M. D. Anderson Symptom Inventory–Head and… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; hand held; head neck; device ... See more keywords
New Ringer's lactate gel formulation on nasal comfort and humidification.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2018.07.004
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The use of saline irrigation for nasal washes is a well established procedure in the treatment of sinonasal inflammation and infection. In addition to saline solutions, Ringer's lactate is also an efficient option for… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; ringer lactate; nasal; comfort humidification ... See more keywords
Investigation on humidification performance of silica gel rotary wheel system in winter
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107064
Abstract: Abstract In this study, performance of silica gel rotary wheel system (SRWS) to increase humidity of indoor air in winter is investigated in China. First, an experimental setup is built up to obtain humidification performance… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; winter; humidification performance; system ... See more keywords
Energetic, entropic and economic analysis of a heat pump coupled humidification dehumidification desalination system using a packed bed dehumidifier
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2019.04.038
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, the humidification dehumidification (HD) desalination system, driven by a mechanical vapor compression heat pump (MVCHP), is proposed. The direct contact dehumidifier, with packings filled, is applied to condense the humid air… read more here.
Keywords: desalination system; humidification; system; heat ... See more keywords
A design procedure to size thermodynamically-balanced humidification-dehumidification desalination systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2020.113357
Abstract: Abstract Humidification-dehumidification desalination systems are best suited for small-scale and off-grid applications. The primary drawback of humidification-dehumidification systems is their low thermal performance. Thermodynamic balancing of the heat and mass exchange processes between the humidifier… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; extraction; system; performance ... See more keywords
EIS and local resolved current density distribution analysis on effects of MPL on PEMFC performance at varied humidification
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2018.08.033
Abstract: Abstract The performance of two MEA samples with different kinds of gas diffusion layer (with and without micro-porous layer) were investigated at different humidification conditions. Throughout the experiment, segmented cell technique was applied to record… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; current density; layer; performance ... See more keywords
Impact of humidification by cathode exhaust gases recirculation on a PEMFC system for automotive applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.11.139
Abstract: Abstract Reactant gases humidification, in most PEM fuel cell systems, is traditionally implemented to ensure both stack durability and superior performance. A cathode exhaust gases recirculation architecture allows to decrease the system volume compared to… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; system; gases recirculation; exhaust gases ... See more keywords
Comparison of self-humidification effect on polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell with anodic and cathodic exhaust gas recirculation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.11.150
Abstract: Abstract Self-humidification with anode/cathode recirculation was found to be an alternative in the place of external humidifier according to the previous studies in the last decade, however, there is still a lack of quantitative experimental… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; recirculation; self humidification; gas ... See more keywords
Fill volume, humidification and heat effects on aerosol delivery and fugitive emissions during noninvasive ventilation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2017.04.026
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to determine the-effect of fill-volume, heat-and-humidification on aerosol-delivery and fugitive-aerosol-emissions from nebulizers placed proximal to the patient in single-limb-non-invasive-ventilation (NIV) adult-model. We compared a vibrating-mesh-nebulizer (VMN) and jet-nebulizer… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; fill volume; fill; delivery ... See more keywords
Experimental investigations of humidification parameters and transient analysis in a rotating centrifugal humidifier
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102770
Abstract: Abstract Evaporative cooling is one of the easiest methods of achieving thermal comfort inside defined space, especially in arid regions. The current work adopts a novel approach in the design and fabrication of a humidifier… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; humidifier; evaporation rate; transient analysis ... See more keywords
Structural design of gas diffusion layer for proton exchange membrane fuel cell at varying humidification
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2020.228355
Abstract: Abstract Different structural gas diffusion layers (GDLs) have been prepared to improve the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Density of microporous layer (MPL), pore structure of MPL and thickness of macroporous substrate… read more here.
Keywords: humidification; proton exchange; exchange membrane; gas ... See more keywords