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Measurement of steady-flow instability and turbulence levels in Dacron vascular grafts.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1487906     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fluid dynamic properties of Dacron vascular grafts were studied under controlled steady-flow conditions over a Reynolds number range of 800 to 4500. Knitted and woven grafts having nominal diameters of 6 mm and 10 mm were studied. Thermal anemometry was used to measure centerline velocity at the downstream end of the graft; pressure drop across the graft was also measured. Transition from laminar flow to turbulent flow was observed, and turbulence intensity and turbulent stresses (Reynolds normal stresses) were measured in the turbulent regime. Knitted grafts were found to have greater pressure drop than the woven grafts, and one sample was found to have a critical Reynolds number (Rc) of less than one-half the value of Rc for a smooth-walled tube.
Authors:
D G Shombert
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of biomechanical engineering     Volume:  114     ISSN:  0148-0731     ISO Abbreviation:  J Biomech Eng     Publication Date:  1992 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1993-02-25     Completed Date:  1993-02-25     Revised Date:  2007-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7909584     Medline TA:  J Biomech Eng     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  521-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Physical Sciences, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD 20857.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biomechanics
Blood Flow Velocity / physiology
Blood Pressure / physiology
Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
Blood Viscosity / physiology
Hemodynamics / physiology*
Humans
Models, Cardiovascular*
Polyethylene Terephthalates*
Prosthesis Design
Vascular Resistance / physiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Polyethylene Terephthalates

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