Ventilation considerations for the removal of biological nanoparticles generated during drilling processes. (23rd July 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goodman, David Wayne; Rodriguez, Monica; Handy, Rodney; Jackson, Mark
• Is Part Of: International journal of manufacturing research. Volume 2:Number 2(2007)
• Page Start: 179
• Page End: 187
• Publication Date: 2007-07-23
• Subjects: nanoparticles -- ventilation -- medical drilling -- laminar flow -- nanomanufacturing -- nanotechnology -- biological nanoparticle emissions -- teeth drilling -- bone drilling -- worker exposure -- breathing zone -- health and safety; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Manufacturing processes -- Automation -- Periodicals; Production engineering -- Periodicals; Factory management -- Periodicals; 670.5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-0591

Abstract

The paper analyses ventilation system design considerations with respect to biological nanoparticle emissions for medical drilling applications into teeth and bones. The study evaluates several characteristics of a commercial laminar flow ventilation system to determine the effects of medical worker exposure in the breathing zone with and without the ventilation system.