Evaluation of Mini/Micro-Pumps for Micro-Chem-Lab™

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Channy Wong ◽  
Jeb H. Flemming ◽  
Douglas R. Adkins ◽  
Michael A. Plowman
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Electrical Current ◽  
High Flow ◽  
Low Power Consumption ◽  
Phase Detection ◽  
Micro Pump ◽  
Head Pressure ◽  
High Head

The performance of a selective group of mini and micro-pumps has been evaluated for use in gas phase detection for the Micro-Chem-Lab™. Our major assessment criteria are: flow rate, pressure drop across the pump, and electrical current drawn by the pump. Two pumping configurations have been investigated: (1) upstream pumping to build up pressure head and (2) downstream pumping to draw vacuum. Four mini-pumps (T-Square, SP 250 EC, SP 135 FZ-4, and KNF Neuberger) have been studied. Each of these pumps has been tested to determine whether they meet our requirements of high head pressure, high flow rate, and low power consumption. We have also assessed different mechanisms for pumping gas in micro-domains — specifically, a valveless diffuser/nozzle micro-pump, a LIGA diaphragm micro-pump and a micro drag pump. However our preliminary findings reveal that these micro-pumps do not meet our minimal requirements for use in the μChemLab™.

Development of a Latching Valve for Micro-Chem-Lab™

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Channy Wong ◽  
Douglas R. Adkins ◽  
Ronald P. Manginell ◽  
Gregory C. Frye-Mason ◽  
Peter J. Hesketh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Consumption ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Dead Volume ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Driving Voltage ◽  
Magnetic Actuation ◽  
Phase Detection

Abstract An integrated microsystem to detect traces of chemical agents (μChemLab™) is being developed at Sandia for counter-terrorism and nonproliferation applications. This microsystem has two modes of operation: liquid and gas phase detection. For the gas phase detection, we are integrating these critical components: a preconcentrator for sample collection, a gas chromatographic (GC) separator, a chemically selective flexural plate wave (FPW) array mass detector, and a latching valve onto a single chip. By fabricating these components onto a single integrated system (μChemLab™ on a chip), the advantages of reduced dead volume, lower power consumption, and smaller physical size can be realized. In this paper, the development of a latching valve will be presented. The key design parameters for this latching valve are: a volumetric flow rate of 1 mL/min, a maximum hold-off pressure of 40 kPa (6 psi), a relatively low power, and a fast response time. These requirements have led to the design of a magnetically actuated latching relay diaphragm valve. Magnetic actuation is chosen because it can achieve sufficient force to effectively seal against back pressure and its power consumption is relatively low. The actuation time is rapid, and valve can latch in either an open or closed state. A corrugated parylene membrane is used to separate the working fluid from internal components of the valve. Corrugations in the parylene ensure that the diaphragm presents minimum resistance to the actuator for a relativley large deflection. Two different designs and their performance of the magnetic actuation have been evaluated. The first uses a linear magnetic drive mechanism, and the second uses a relay mechanism. Preliminary results of the valve performance indicates that the required driving voltage is about 10 volts, the measured flow rate is about 50 mL/min, and it can hold off pressure of about 5 psi (34 kPa). Latest modifications of the design show excellent performance improvements.

Design and Analysis of a Thin Film Permanent Magnet Actuated Micro Pump

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Zhi ◽  
◽  
Tadahiko Shinshi ◽  
Minoru Uehara ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Maximum Flow ◽  
High Flow ◽  
Deformation Analysis ◽  
Maximum Pressure ◽  
Large Deformation Analysis ◽  
Micro Pump ◽  
Displacement Measurements

In this paper we present the design, analysis and an experimental evaluation of a micro pump utilizing a 20 µm thick, 3 mm diameter Thin Film Permanent Magnet (TFPM). The pump includes an electromagnet that uses a magnetic closed circuit. The design of the electromagnet was optimized and was theoretically explained. A PolyDiMethylSiloxane (PDMS) diaphragm with a thickness of approximately 80 µm was used in the pump. The electromagnetic force on the diaphragmwas calculated using a finite elementmethod. Large deformation analysis was used to calculate the displacement of the diaphragm. The force and displacement measurements agreed well with those calculated by simulation. The performance of the fabricated pump was also evaluated. During pumping, the displacement of the diaphragm reached 500 µm, which is the same as the height of the chamber. Furthermore, because of the large displacement, the pump is bubble tolerant and self-priming. A maximum flow rate of 50 µL/min and a maximum pressure of 110 Pa were achieved. A square wave input signal was demonstrated to be more effective than a sinusoidal signal in generating a high flow rate.

Investigation of Switching Time and Pressure Head Effects on Hydro Magnetic Micro-Pump and Flow Controller

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Esmaily Moghadam ◽  
Mohammad Behshad Shafii
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
External Magnetic Field ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Switching Time ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Carrier Fluid ◽  
Micro Pump ◽  
Flow Controller ◽  
Switching Mode

The significant importance of micro-scaled devices in medicine, lab-on-a-chip, and etc resulted in a vast variety of researches. The idea behind the novel hydro magnetic micropump and flow controller is that ferromagnetic particles, mixed and dispersed in a carrier fluid, can be accumulated and retained at specific sites to form pistons in a micro-tube using some external magnetic field sources along the micro-tube. This external magnetic field is related to some solenoids, which are turned on and off alternatively. Depending upon dragging speed of these pistons, which itself is a function of switching time, this device can be used to either increase (pumping) or decrease (valving) the flow rate of the carrier fluid. In this research the observations of pistons forming process and the related phenomena were investigated for different switching times in a pressure driven flow setup. In the first part of the experiments, the variation of flow rate versus switching time was investigated with nickel particles of less than 10 micron in diameter and (0.25gNi)/(100ccH2O) concentration in water at the optimum switching mode. In the next part, keeping all the parameters fixed, the effect of the pressure head variation on the flow rate was inspected.

11H-Pyrido[2,1-b]quinazolin-11-one - A reversible Turn-on/off Fluorescent Probe for Solution and Gas-phase Detection of Acids or Basic Amines

2021 ◽  
pp. 109536
Author(s):  
João Victor L. Silva Néto ◽  
Rodolfo I. Teixeira ◽  
Ramon B. da Silva ◽  
Nanci C. de Lucas ◽  
Simon J. Garden
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Fluorescent Probe ◽  
Phase Detection ◽  
Turn On

scholarly journals Impact of Orifice-to-Pipe Diameter Ratio on Leakage Flow: An Experimental Study

Water ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2189
Author(s):  
Tingchao Yu ◽  
Xiangqiu Zhang ◽  
Iran E. Lima Neto ◽  
Tuqiao Zhang ◽  
Yu Shao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Pipe Wall ◽  
Pressure Head ◽  
Diameter Ratio ◽  
Pipe Diameter ◽  
Leakage Flow ◽  
Leakage Flow Rate ◽  
Different Shapes ◽  
Real Scale

The traditional orifice discharge formula used to estimate the flow rate through a leak opening at a pipe wall often produces inaccurate results. This paper reports an original experimental study in which the influence of orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio on leakage flow rate was investigated for several internal/external flow conditions and orifice holes with different shapes. The results revealed that orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio (or pipe wall curvature) indeed influenced the leakage flow, with the discharge coefficient ( C d ) presenting a wide variation (0.60–0.85). As the orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio decreased, the values of C d systematically decreased from about 12% to 3%. Overall, the values of C d also decreased with β (ratio of pressure head differential at the orifice to wall thickness), as observed in previous studies. On the other hand, orifice shape, main pipe flow velocity, and external medium (water or air) all had a secondary effect on C d . The results obtained in the present study not only demonstrated that orifice-to-pipe diameter ratio affects the outflow, but also that real scale pipes may exhibit a relevant deviation of C d from the classical range (0.61–0.67) reported in the literature.

First gas-phase detection of dimethylgermylene and time-resolved study of some of its reactions

1996 ◽  
Vol 250 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Becerra ◽  
S.E. Boganov ◽  
M.P. Egorov ◽  
V.Ya. Lee ◽  
O.M. Nefedov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Phase Detection ◽  
Time Resolved

Gas Phase Detection of the NH–P Hydrogen Bond and Importance of Secondary Interactions

2015 ◽  
Vol 119 (44) ◽  
pp. 10988-10998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristian H. Møller ◽  
Anne S. Hansen ◽  
Henrik G. Kjaergaard
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bond ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Phase Detection ◽  
Secondary Interactions

scholarly journals The Enhancement of Pre-Storage Filtration Efficiency for the Rainwater Harvesting System in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. 02015
Author(s):  
Yoong Sion Ong ◽  
Ken Sim Ong ◽  
Y.k. Tan ◽  
Azadeh Ghadimi
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Flow Rate ◽  
Rainwater Harvesting ◽  
Filtration Efficiency ◽  
High Flow ◽  
High Flow Rate ◽  
Water Tank ◽  
Filtration System ◽  
Filter Screen ◽  
Water Piping

A conventional design of rainwater harvesting system collects and directs the rainwater through water piping from roof of building to the water storage. The filtration system which locates before the water tank storage and first flush bypass system is the main focus of the research. A filtration system consists of a control volume of filter compartment, filter screen (stainless steel mesh) and water piping that direct the water flow. The filtration efficiency of an existing filter “3P Volume Filter VF1” by industrial company is enhanced. A full scale filter design prototype with filter screen of 1000 μm stainless steel metal mesh is tested to compare with the original filter system design. Three types of water inlet setups are tested. Among the proposed water inlet setups, the 90° inlet setup with extension provides the best filtration rate per unit time, following by the 45° inlet setup. The 45° and 90° inlet setup has similar filtration efficiency at low to medium flow rate while 45° inlet setup has better efficiency at high flow rate. The filtration efficiency with the 90° inlet setup with extension is observed to maintain at highest value at medium to high flow rate. The overall filtration performance achieved by the 90° inlet setup with extension at low to high flow rate is between 34.1 to 35.7%.

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