Assessing safety of masks: Efficacy of anti-particle filters under examination

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 13:01 in Mathematics & Economics

Researchers have developed a method to assess the efficacy of anti-particle filters and masks. This method will help to decide the most suitable system depending on the professional activity. Thanks to the development of a simulation model for the breathing process of a person in a dusty work environment, researchers have designed a method capable to experimentally determine the efficacy of a series of existing filters and masks in the market.

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