Aerosol simulation system

By incorporating the feeding, atomization, and monitoring modules of the aerosol simulation system, along with a micro-pump array and feedback control, the accuracy and stability issues of existing devices in flue gas simulation have been resolved. This has enabled high-precision and dynamic aerosol generation, improving the repeatability and realism of the experiment.

CN121068428APending Publication Date: 2025-12-05HUBEI CHINA TOBACCO INDUSTRY CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202511321288.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-16
Publication Date
2025-12-05

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Technical Problem

Existing aerosol testing devices lack precision, dynamism, and stability in flue gas simulation technology, which affects the accuracy of test results.

Method used

An aerosol simulation system is adopted, including a feeding module, an atomization module, and a monitoring module. Through a micro-pump array, a micro-atomizer, and a feedback control module, the chemical composition and physical parameters of the aerosol are accurately generated and adjusted to achieve closed-loop feedback control.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high precision and stability in aerosol generation, and can dynamically simulate the life cycle of real flue gas, improving the repeatability of the experiment and the realism of the simulation.

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Abstract

The invention provides an aerosol simulation system, and the system comprises a micropump array which is used for extracting raw materials in a raw material storage unit, and forming a mixed solution; the micropump array comprises a first micropump and at least one second micropump; the raw material storage group comprises a first raw material storage unit and at least one second raw material storage unit; the control module can control the micropump array to extract a first raw material of the first raw material storage unit at a first pumping speed and extract a second raw material of the second raw material storage unit at a second pumping speed; the atomization module is used for carrying out atomization treatment on the mixed liquid to form aerosol and adjusting the temperature and humidity of the aerosol; and the first pumping speed and the second pumping speed in the control module are adjusted according to the physicochemical properties. The chemical component concentration and physical parameters of the output aerosol are dynamically changed in real time so as to simulate the whole life cycle of a real cigarette from ignition to extinguishment.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of aerosol component detection, and particularly relates to an aerosol simulation system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Tobacco smoke is a highly complex dynamic aerosol system, and the particle size distribution characteristics and spatial heterogeneity of chemical components of the tobacco smoke have a decisive influence on the quality of the cigarette and the health risks of the human body. Research shows that the deposition behavior of particulate matter in the respiratory system of cigarette smoke aerosol presents a significant particle size dependence - ultrafine particles (<100 nm) can penetrate into the alveolar region, while larger particles (>1 μm) are mainly deposited in the upper respiratory tract. This differential deposition pattern directly leads to different damage effects of toxic substances (such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, heavy metals, etc.) carried by particles of different particle sizes on target organs. At the same time, the chemical composition of aerosol particles presents a non-uniform distribution characteristic with particle size, for example, the proportion of volatile organic compounds in nanoscale particles is significantly higher than that in micrometer particles. This component difference directly affects the taste perception and irritation experience during smoking, and therefore, accurate analysis of the particle size-component coupling characteristics of cigarette smoke aerosol has become a core technical requirement of the cigarette industry research and development.

[0003] The particulate matter of smoke aerosol is easy to condense, collide and condense. These characteristics of smoke aerosol can easily cause differences between the particle size and particle size distribution of aerosol particulate matter obtained by testing and the actual aerosol inhaled by a person, thereby affecting the accuracy of the test results. Although the current aerosol testing device has done a good job in testing cigarette smoke aerosol, there are still deficiencies in the precision, dynamics, authenticity and stability of the smoke simulation technology. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, the present application aims to provide an aerosol simulation system to solve the above problems.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides an aerosol simulation system, comprising: a feeding module, an atomization module, a control module and a monitoring module, the feeding module comprising a micro-pump array and a raw material storage group, the micro-pump array being configured to extract raw materials from the raw material storage units respectively and form a mixed liquid; the micro-pump array comprising a first micro-pump and at least one second micro-pump; the raw material storage group comprising a first raw material storage unit and at least one second raw material storage unit; the control module being configured to control the micro-pump array to extract the first raw material from the first raw material storage unit at a first pumping speed and to extract the second raw material from the second raw material storage unit at a second pumping speed; the atomization module being configured to atomize the mixed liquid to form an aerosol and adjust the temperature and humidity of the aerosol; and the monitoring module being configured to adjust the first pumping speed and the second pumping speed in the control module according to the physicochemical properties.

[0007] Further, the atomization module comprises a micro-atomizer and a temperature and humidity control unit, the micro-atomizer being arranged at the outlet of the micro-pump array and configured to atomize the mixed liquid to form the aerosol, and the temperature and humidity control unit being configured to adjust the temperature and humidity of the aerosol.

[0008] Further, the monitoring module comprises a split sampling port provided with a micro-sensor array, the micro-sensor array being configured to monitor the physical properties of the aerosol.

[0009] Further, the monitoring module further comprises a feedback control module, the feedback control module being configured to control the flow rate and output position of the micro-pump array and to make a secondary adjustment to the micro-pump array according to the feedback information of the monitoring module.

[0010] Further, the aerosol simulation system is configured to generate a simulated aerosol according to the following steps: step S1: obtaining an aerosol formula and extracting aerosol raw materials according to the aerosol formula; step S2: mixing and atomizing the aerosol raw materials according to a preset ratio to generate an aerosol; and step S3: adjusting the ambient temperature and humidity of the aerosol and monitoring the physical properties of the aerosol.

[0011] Further, the aerosol simulation system is further configured to generate a simulated aerosol according to the following steps: step S4: judging whether the deviation value of the physical properties of the aerosol exceeds a preset threshold value: if yes, dynamically adjusting the micro-pump array and / or the atomizer module based on a PID algorithm, and re-monitoring the physical properties of the aerosol.

[0012] The aerosol-generating article is a smoking article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate which, by heating, generates an aerosol which is directly inhalable by a user through the mouth of the user into the lungs of the user.

[0013] Preferably, the aerosol-forming substrate is a solid aerosol-forming substrate. The aerosol-forming substrate can comprise both solid and liquid components.

[0014] Preferably, the aerosol-forming substrate comprises nicotine. In some preferred embodiments, the aerosol-forming substrate comprises tobacco.

[0015] For example, the aerosol-forming material can be formed from a sheet of homogenised tobacco.

[0016] Alternatively or additionally, the aerosol-forming substrate can comprise aerosol-forming material that does not contain tobacco. For example, the aerosol-forming material can be a sheet comprising a nicotine salt and an aerosol former.

[0017] If the aerosol-forming substrate is a solid aerosol-forming substrate, the solid aerosol-forming substrate can comprise one or more of a powder, a granule, a pellet, a shard, a fine strip, a strip or a sheet material containing one or more of a herbal leaf, a tobacco leaf, a tobacco ribbings, a flat expanded tobacco and a homogenised tobacco.

[0018] Alternatively, the solid aerosol-forming substrate can contain tobacco volatile aroma compounds or non-tobacco volatile aroma compounds that are released upon heating of the solid aerosol-forming substrate. The solid aerosol-forming substrate can also contain one or more capsules that comprise, for example, additional tobacco volatile aroma compounds or non-tobacco volatile aroma compounds, and such capsules can melt during heating of the solid aerosol-forming substrate.

[0019] From the above technical solutions, the aerosol simulation system proposed by the present application has the following advantages and positive effects:

[0020] The present application generates an aerosol containing multiple target components with extremely high precision (such as ppm or ppb level) according to the user inputted formula. The chemical component concentration and physical parameters of the output aerosol are changed in real time and dynamically to simulate the entire life cycle of a real cigarette from ignition to extinction. Through closed-loop feedback control, the stability and accuracy of the output aerosol are ensured, and high experimental repeatability is achieved. It aims to solve the problems of low control precision, slow dynamic response and distortion of physical characteristics in the process of traditional macro-pump and atomizer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] The above content of the present application and the following detailed implementation will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are only examples of the claimed technical solutions.

[0022] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the aerosol simulation system of the present application.

[0023] Among them, the reference signs are explained as follows:

[0024] Feed module: 1;

[0025] Raw material storage unit: 11;

[0026] feedback control module: 12;

[0027] micropump array: 13;

[0028] microfluidic chip: 14;

[0029] atomization module: 2;

[0030] micro-humidifier: 21;

[0031] micro-heater: 22;

[0032] micro-atomizer: 23;

[0033] monitoring module: 3;

[0034] split sampling port: 31;

[0035] light-scattering particle counter: 32;

[0036] PID sensor: 33;

[0037] feedback controller: 34. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following detailed description together with the accompanying drawings makes apparent the nature of the application. It is sufficient for one of ordinary skill in the art to understand the technical content of the present application and to implement the same, and the related purposes and advantages of the present application can be easily understood by those skilled in the art according to the description, claims and drawings disclosed in the present specification.

[0039] The present application will now be described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. While specific structures and arrangements are discussed, it should be understood that these are used by way of example only. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other structures and arrangements can be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application can also be employed in a variety of other applications.

[0040] In this specification and in the claims, several terms will be mentioned, which are defined as having the following meanings, unless otherwise indicated:

[0041] The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. "A" or "an" means one or more. "Multiple" means two or more. "At least one of the following" or like terms means any one of the items listed, individually or in combination with any of the other items. For example, "at least one of a, b, or c" means a, b, c, a-b, a-c, b-c, or a-b-c, where a, b, and c can be single items or multiple items.

[0042] All numbers used herein to express quantities, properties, etc. should be considered to be modified by the term "about" or "approximately," unless otherwise indicated. Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, all numerical values set forth herein are approximations that can vary depending on the desired properties sought to be obtained in light of the present disclosure. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the scope of the claims, each numerical value should at least be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

[0043] It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein, merely means "and", "or" or "and / or", depending on the context. In addition, the term "or" as used herein, is intended to mean either or both unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Also, the term "comprise", used in the description and throughout the claims, is not intended to exclude other steps or elements that might be added.

[0044] In the description of the present embodiments, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc., indicate the positional or location relationship based on the positional or location relationship shown in the drawings, or the positional or location relationship when the product is usually placed, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0045] Unless otherwise indicated, the following abbreviations have the following meanings and any other abbreviations used herein but not defined have their generally accepted standard meanings:

[0046] It is intended that all other language used in this patent, including the specification, claims, appended drawings and abstract be construed according to the general rules of interpretation of patents, and that the principles of equivalents apply thereto. It is further intended that the terms "comprise", "comprising", "comprises", "including", "includes" or any other variation thereof be construed in the broadest sense as encompassing all conditions that would otherwise be construed as consisting of the recited steps or elements.

[0047] Even if the grammar, words, punctuation, graphics, symbols, etc. in the claims, the specification and the drawings of the present patent have not been described in detail, omitted or ambiguous, the ordinary skilled in the art can still derive the only correct understanding by reading the claims, the specification and the drawings as a whole without much reasoning or testing, and effectively exclude all kinds of incorrect understanding methods which are not targeted to achieve the purpose of the present patent.

[0048] The ordinary skilled in the art will first choose to read the patent claims, the specification and the drawings to reasonably explain the terms; secondly, they will choose to refer to the relevant definitions of the applicant's other documents disclosed before the application date to reasonably explain the terms; thirdly, they will choose to reasonably explain the terms by referring to the cited references in the present patent; finally, they will choose to reasonably explain the terms by combining the technical dictionaries, technical manuals, reference books, textbooks, national or industry technical standards commonly used by the skilled in the art.

[0049] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application more clear, the embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1 The present application provides an aerosol simulation system, which can include a feed module 1, an atomization module 2, a monitoring module 3 and a feedback control module 12.

[0051] The feed module 1 can include a raw material storage unit 11, a micro-pump array 13 and a feedback control module 12.

[0052] The raw material storage unit 11 is used to store different aerosol raw materials respectively.

[0053] The raw material storage unit includes a first raw material storage unit and at least one second raw material storage unit.

[0054] Specifically, referring to Table 1, the raw material storage unit 11 contains a plurality of liquid storage tanks, which respectively contain base solution (such as glycerol / propylene glycol), nicotine solution, key flavor solution and mother liquor of specific harmful substances (such as formaldehyde, acrolein).

[0055] Table 1: Concentration and ratio of each component mother liquor in the raw material storage unit

[0056]

[0057] The micro-pump array 13 is used to extract the raw materials in the raw material storage unit 11 respectively and form a mixed solution.

[0058] The micro-pump array includes a first micro-pump and at least one second micro-pump.

[0059] The micro-pump array 13 is provided with a micro-fluidic chip 14, which integrates control of multiple independent material channels, each corresponding to one raw material.

[0060] For example, the first raw material storage unit stores a base solution, the second raw material storage unit stores a nicotine solution, and the third raw material storage unit stores a key flavor solution. The first micro-pump is connected to the first raw material storage unit, the second micro-pump is connected to the second raw material storage unit, and the third micro-pump is connected to the third raw material storage unit.

[0061] Referring to Table 2, the micro-pump array 13 includes multiple material channels independently connected to the raw material storage units 11. Each material channel is independently driven by a pump under the drive of the micro-fluidic chip 14 to transport the raw material in the raw material storage unit 11 and form a mixed liquid of aerosol.

[0062] Table 2: Micro-pump array 13 precision test data

[0063]

[0064] Each material channel is independently driven by a high-precision micro-pump (such as a piezoelectric pump or a peristaltic micro-pump). These pumps can achieve nanoliter / minute level flow control, thereby achieving accurate proportioning of each component in the final mixed liquid.

[0065] The control module can control the micro-pump array to extract the first raw material of the first raw material storage unit at a first pumping speed and the second raw material of the second raw material storage unit at a second pumping speed.

[0066] The atomization module 2 atomizes the mixed liquid to form an aerosol and adjusts the temperature and humidity of the aerosol.

[0067] The atomization module 2 includes a micro-atomizer 23 and a temperature and humidity control unit.

[0068] The micro-atomizer 23 is arranged at the outlet of the micro-pump array 13 and is used to atomize the mixed liquid to form an aerosol.

[0069] The micro-atomizer 23 can be a Micro-nebulizer, and the output end of the micro-fluidic chip 14 is directly integrated with the micro-atomizer 23. The atomizer uses Vibrating Mesh or Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology and can atomize the mixed liquid into an aerosol with a controllable particle size distribution (such as 100-500 nanometers) at a low temperature, avoiding thermal decomposition.

[0070] The temperature and humidity control unit includes a micro-humidifier 21 and a micro-heater 22. The micro-humidifier 21 is used to adjust the humidity of the aerosol, and the micro-heater 22 is used to adjust the temperature of the aerosol.

[0071] Exemplarily, the temperature and humidity control unit can be a carrier gas and a temperature and humidity control unit. Pure carrier gas (such as air or nitrogen) is precisely controlled in flow rate by a mass flow controller (MFC) and mixed with the generated aerosol. The mixing chamber is provided with a micro-heater 22 and a humidifier for precisely regulating the temperature and relative humidity of the final output aerosol, so as to be consistent with the real smoke state.

[0072] The monitoring module 3 is used for monitoring the physical properties of the aerosol.

[0073] Specifically, the monitoring module 3 comprises a shunt sampling port 31 and a feedback control module 12. The shunt sampling port 31 is provided with a micro-sensor array for monitoring the physical properties of the aerosol.

[0074] The feedback control module 12 comprises a feedback controller 34 for controlling the flow rate and output position of the micro-pump array 13 and making secondary adjustment to the micro-pump array 13 according to the feedback information of the monitoring module 3.

[0075] Specifically, the feedback controller 34 adjusts the output of the micro-pump array 13 and the MFC in real time and dynamically through a PID (proportional-integral-derivative) control algorithm to eliminate errors and ensure that the output aerosol of the main path is consistent with the target profile height.

[0076] The aerosol simulation system is configured to generate a simulated aerosol according to the following steps:

[0077] Step S1: Obtain an aerosol formula and extract aerosol raw materials according to the aerosol formula.

[0078] Step S2: Mix and atomize the aerosol raw materials according to a preset ratio to generate an aerosol.

[0079] Exemplarily, referring to Table 3, the aerosol simulation system of the present application extracts corresponding mother liquor from the raw material storage unit according to the user-set smoke formula (such as nicotine concentration 2mg / m 3 , formaldehyde concentration 0.5mg / m 3 ) through a multi-channel microfluidic sampling module.

[0080] The precise micro-pump array 13 delivers each component to the microfluidic chip 14 at a nanoliter level of precision (such as nicotine solution flow rate 20nL / min) to form a mixed solution of a specific ratio.

[0081] Subsequently, the mixed solution enters the integrated micro-atomizer 23 and is atomized under the condition of a vibration screen frequency of 120kHz to generate an aerosol with a particle size of 100-500nm.

[0082] Table 3: Micro-atomizer 23 aerosol particle size distribution data

[0083]

[0084] Step S3: Adjust the ambient temperature and humidity of the aerosol, and monitor the physical properties of the obtained aerosol.

[0085] Specifically, by the temperature and humidity control unit, the aerosol simulation system adjusts the physical parameters of the aerosol to the target value, for example, the temperature is adjusted to 40℃, and the relative humidity is adjusted to 65%, to simulate the characteristics of real smoke at different puffing stages.

[0086] Step S4: Determine whether the deviation value of the physical properties of the aerosol exceeds the preset threshold:

[0087] If yes, dynamically adjust the micropump array 13 and / or the atomizer module based on the PID algorithm, and re-monitor the physical properties of the aerosol.

[0088] The monitoring module 3 draws a small amount of aerosol through the shunt sampling port 31, and uses a micro sensor array (such as a light scattering particulate matter counter 32 and a PID sensor 33) to measure key parameters in real time to obtain specific values.

[0089] For example: the actual value of nicotine concentration is 2.01 mg / m 3 (error 0.5%), the actual value of formaldehyde concentration is 0.49 mg / m 3 (error 2%), and the particle size distribution of 200-300 nm accounts for 34.8% (close to the target value of 35%).

[0090] The feedback controller 34 dynamically adjusts the micropump flow or the atomizer parameters based on the deviation of the monitoring data from the target value through the PID algorithm, to ensure that the chemical composition and physical properties of the output aerosol are highly consistent with the set value, with an error controlled within 0.1%-0.3%.

[0091] It can be understood that compared with traditional smoke simulation technology (such as macroscopic pump and ultrasonic atomizer), the present system has significant advantages in control accuracy, dynamic response and simulation reality, and the specific data comparison is as follows:

[0092] Component control accuracy:

[0093] Traditional method: macroscopic pump control accuracy is low, component concentration error range ±10%-15%

[0094] The present system: microfluidic technology combined with closed-loop feedback, component concentration error controlled within ±0.5%

[0095] Significance: control accuracy is improved

[0096] Dynamic response speed:

[0097] Traditional method: long response time of macroscopic equipment, 5-10 seconds are needed to adjust the component concentration, and it is impossible to simulate the dynamic changes of real smoke.

[0098] The present system: the response time of the micro-pump array 13 is less than 0.5 seconds, the component concentration can be adjusted in real time, and the dynamic process from ignition to extinguishment can be simulated.

[0099] Significance: dynamic response speed is improved, and the simulation authenticity is significantly enhanced.

[0100] It can be understood that the aerosol simulation system of the present application has the advantages of high precision and repeatability, dynamic simulation, high flexibility and decoupling research, safety, high efficiency, and low cost.

[0101] Specifically, high precision and repeatability: microfluidic technology improves the component control precision by several orders of magnitude. The closed-loop feedback system eliminates errors caused by environmental changes and system drift, ensuring strict consistency of each experiment.

[0102] Dynamic simulation can be achieved: for the first time, the dynamic chemical and physical changes of real smoke during the entire smoking process can be reproduced with high fidelity, making the research more realistic.

[0103] High flexibility and decoupling research: researchers can freely "design" smoke, for example, only change the nicotine concentration while keeping all other parameters unchanged, to achieve precise research on the influence of a single variable, which cannot be achieved with real tobacco.

[0104] Safety, high efficiency, and low cost: avoid handling complex and toxic real tar. The system has high automation, greatly shortens the experimental preparation time, and reduces the consumption of expensive standard substances.

[0105] Wide application field: not only can be used for traditional tobacco research, but also is an ideal platform for electronic cigarette oil formula optimization, aerosol analysis of heat-not-burn products, and research and development of various inhalation drug delivery systems.

[0106] In this specification, the reference to "one embodiment", "one specific embodiment" means that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with this embodiment / implementation are included in at least one embodiment / implementation of the present application.

[0107] Therefore, the phrase "in one embodiment / implementation" appearing in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / implementation, but can be. In addition, specific features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments / arrangements in any suitable manner, as can be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art from the present disclosure.

[0108] Similarly, it is to be understood that the various features of the application described herein are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment / implementation or figure and description for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects. This method of disclosure, therefore, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the application requires more features than are explicitly recited in each claim.

[0109] However, nothing in this specification should be interpreted as a reflection of any intention that the claimed application requires more features than are explicitly recited in each claim. Rather, as described throughout this specification, the scope of the application could be

[0110] Moreover, while some embodiments / implementation described herein include some, but not other, embodiments / implementation independent features, combinations of features of different embodiments / implementation are contemplated within the scope of the application and form different embodiments / implementation, as would be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0111] For example, in the following claims, any of the embodiments / implementation of any of the claims can be used in any combination.

[0112] The terms and expressions which have been employed are used as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention that in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding any equivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, but it is recognized that various modifications are possible within the scope of the application claimed.

[0113] It is therefore understood that, although the present application has been specifically disclosed by preferred embodiments / implementation, exemplary embodiments / implementation and optional features, modification and variations of the concepts herein disclosed can be resorted to by those skilled in the art, and that such modifications and variations are considered to be within the scope of this application as defined by the appended claims.

[0114] The specific embodiments given above are illustrative of the application and should not be considered to be limiting of the application's scope in any way. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many variations are possible within the scope of the application as defined by the appended claims.

[0115] The foregoing description of specific implementations has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the application to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications, adaptations, and variations will be apparent to others skilled in the art given the benefit of this disclosure and the teachings and guidance presented herein. Accordingly, the general principles defined herein can be applied to other implementations and applications without departing from the scope of the application.

[0116] Thus, it is intended that such modifications and variations be included within the meaning and scope of the disclosed implementations and equivalents thereof. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope of the application being indicated by the following claims.

[0117] Furthermore, the scope of the application should not be limited to the above-described exemplary implementations, but should be given the full scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. An aerosol simulation system, characterized by, The aerosol simulation system comprises a feeding module, an atomization module, a control module and a monitoring module, The feeding module comprises a micro-pump array and a raw material storage group, the micro-pump array is used to extract raw materials in the raw material storage group respectively and form a mixed liquid; The micro-pump array comprises a first micro-pump and at least one second micro-pump; The raw material storage group comprises a first raw material storage unit and at least one second raw material storage unit; The control module is used to control the micro-pump array to extract the first raw material of the first raw material storage unit at a first pumping speed and the second raw material of the second raw material storage unit at a second pumping speed; The atomization module atomizes the mixed liquid to form an aerosol and adjusts the temperature and humidity of the aerosol; The monitoring module adjusts the first pumping speed and the second pumping speed in the control module according to the physicochemical properties.

2. The aerosol simulation system of claim 1, wherein, The atomization module comprises a micro-atomizer and a temperature and humidity control unit, the micro-atomizer is arranged at the outlet of the micro-pump array and is used to atomize the mixed liquid to form the aerosol, and the temperature and humidity control unit is used to adjust the temperature and humidity of the aerosol.

3. The aerosol simulation system of claim 1, wherein, The monitoring module comprises a shunt sampling port, the shunt sampling port is provided with a micro-sensor array, and the micro-sensor array is used to monitor the physical properties of the aerosol.

4. The aerosol simulation system of claim 3, wherein, The monitoring module further comprises a feedback control module, the feedback control module is used to control the flow and output position of the micro-pump array and to make secondary adjustment to the micro-pump array according to the feedback information of the monitoring module.

5. The aerosol simulation system of claim 4, wherein, The aerosol simulation system is configured to generate a simulated aerosol according to the following steps: Step S1: Obtain an aerosol formula and extract aerosol raw materials according to the aerosol formula; Step S2: Mix and atomize the aerosol raw materials according to a preset ratio to generate the aerosol; Step S3: Adjust the ambient temperature and humidity of the aerosol and monitor the physical properties of the aerosol.

6. The aerosol simulation system of claim 5, wherein, The aerosol simulation system is further configured to generate a simulated aerosol according to the following steps: Step S4: Determine whether the deviation value of the physical properties of the aerosol exceeds a preset threshold value: If yes, dynamically adjust the micro-pump array and / or the atomizer module based on a PID algorithm, and re-monitor the physical properties of the aerosol.

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