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The effect of flap parameters on fluid rectification in a microfluidic diode.
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PMID:  21045932     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
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We have studied the effect of flap parameters on fluid rectification in a microfluidic diode. We use Navier-Stokes equations and arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian formulation to obtain dynamics of fluid flow and motion of the flap. The flap opens during forward flow and seals against a stopper during reverse flow. This allows flow in the forward direction and prevents it in the reverse direction. The rectifier is fluidic analog to a semiconductor diode in function because it rectifies fluid flow. Velocity-pressure (V-P) curves analog to the current-voltage (I-V) curves of the electronic diode has been obtained. The effect of the flap parameters, such as length, thickness, and Young's modulus has been found out. The transient response of the flap and fluid flow under oscillating pressure driven flow has also been obtained.
Authors:
Kunwar Pal Singh; Manoj Kumar
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-09-27
Journal Detail:
Title:  Biomicrofluidics     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1932-1058     ISO Abbreviation:  Biomicrofluidics     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-03     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101293825     Medline TA:  Biomicrofluidics     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  34112     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Singh Simutech Pvt. Ltd., Bharatpur, Rajasthan 321201, India.
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