Enhanced dust removal via the synergy of a standing wave acoustic field and high-pressure spray: An integrated experimental and numerical study

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Authors: Shixian Wu, Hui Zhu, Can Qi, Yongping Chen, Hui Yang, Chunyu Liu, Shiqiang Chen, Heqing Liu
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0339045
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Abstract

Occupational exposure to respirable coal dust poses severe health risks in underground mining operations, primarily through the development of coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP)-a progressive and irreversible pulmonary disease. To address this challenge, we developed an innovative dust suppression system that integrates ultrasonic atomization with acoustic agglomeration technology. The system operates via a dual-phase mechanism: ultrasonic atomization generates ultrafine water droplets (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Aerosol Filtration and Electrostatic Precipitation Coal Properties and Utilization Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
PLoS ONE
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Volume
21
Issue
2
Pages
e0339045–e0339045
Publication date
13 February 2026
Language
EN