BS EN ISO 13138:2012

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Assumptions and approximations
6 Deposition sampling conventions
Annex A (informative) - Deposition variation and
        its correction
Bibliography

Describes sampling conventions to define idealized samplers for estimating the deposition of non-volatile, non-hygroscopic, non-fibrous aerosols in five specific loci of the respiratory tract.

This International Standard specifies sampling conventions to define idealized samplers for estimating the deposition of non-volatile, non-hygroscopic, non-fibrous aerosols in five specific loci of the respiratory tract. The five loci consist of the anterior and posterior areas of the nasal passages, the ciliated and non-ciliated parts of the tracheobronchial area, and the alveolar (gas exchange) region.

The conventions are separated into three independent sampling efficiencies defined in terms of thermodynamic diameter characterizing the diffusive (Brownian) motion of sub-micrometre particles and four efficiencies in terms of aerodynamic diameter>0,1μm characterizing deposition by impaction, interception or gravitational settling. Each conventional curve has been developed as an average of 12 deposition curves corresponding to 12 breathing conditions ranging from sitting to heavy exercise, male vs female, and breathing mode (mouth vs nasal breathing).

NOTE Deposition is computed according to a model developed by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP, Reference [3]).