Minimum collection efficiency particle diameter during precipitation as a function of rain intensity

Abstract

This study found that the minimum collection efficiency particle diameter during precipitation is a function of rain intensity. The raindrop size distribution was parameterized with a log normal size distribution as a function of rain intensity, and the minimum collection efficiency and minimum collection efficiency diameter were obtained analytically. The results show that, during precipitation, both the minimum scavenging coefficient diameter and the minimum scavenging coefficient increase along with rain intensity. A comparison of the minimum collection efficiency diameters for various falling velocities reveals that there is not much of a difference in the diameters. Both the numerical and analytical results of this study agree well, without much loss of accuracy. © Taiwan Association for Aerosol Research.