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Dispersion of Expiratory Droplets in a General Hospital Ward with Ceiling Mixing Type Mechanical Ventilation System

M. P. Wan Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
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C. Y. H. Chao Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
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Y. D. Ng Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
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G. N. Sze To Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Hong Kong
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W. C. Yu Department of Medicine & Geriatrics, Princess Margaret Hospital, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong
Pages 244-258 | Received 01 Mar 2006, Accepted 30 Nov 2006, Published online: 17 Jan 2007

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