On the resuspension of small particles by a turbulent flow

Presents a new approach to the way small particles are resuspended from a surface exposed to a turbulent flow. In contrast to current force balance models, this approach recognises the influence of turbulent energy transferred to a particle from the resuspending flow. This energy maintains the particle in motion on the surface within a surface adhesive potential well. The particle is detached from the surface when it has accumulated enough vibrational energy to escape from the well. Such considerations lead to a formula for the rate constant for long-term resuspension.