fluidic Devices

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Here are a few examples of my work.  The information has been edited to protect proprietary information.

Liquid Level Gauging - Finite Element Analysis (FEA - flexPDE)

        Overview of Liquid Level Gauging Methods

Cheapo Ad-Hoc Pressure Regulator

        Fluidic or Microfluidic Pressure Regulator

Detailed Analysis of a Common Class of Pulse dampening Devices

        Fluidic or Microfluidic Pulse dampener

Microfluidic Crystaline Flapper Valves

        Fluidic or Microfluidic Flapper Valve Test Jig

Pumps, Micropumps and Piezopumps

        Pump Universe - an Overview - 10 MBytes

      Relatively Uniform Electrolyte Flow

               2D Flow in an Electrochemical Etching Cell

      Bubble Flow Observation Jig

               Bubble Observation Chamber

      Manometer Fluid Isolator

Fluid Isolator


Comments Regarding my Fluidic and Microfluidic Design, Measurement and Analysis Work:

During the seven years I worked as a fuel cell design engineer at Neah Power Systems, I got experience with many interesting fluidic and microfluidic devices.  I have designed, analyzed, measured, disassembled and reverse engineered all manner of piezo-pumps and other microfluidic devices.  I have designed pressure regulators and micro flow meters.  I have examined, by finite element analysis (FEA using flexPDE) and bench experiment, various micro valves suitable for use in piezopumps and other microfluidic devices.  I have designed, analyzed and measured both resonant and non-resonant piezoelectric and electromagnetic pump diaphragms and related driver electronics.
 
While at Neha Power, I also became knowledgeable regarding materials and bonding and sealing methods for microfluidic devices that must withstand corrosive chemical environments.
 
I find the study of microfluidics and the design of microfluidic devices to be an endlessly fascinating area of work.

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