Measurements and numerical modelling of orifice flow in microchannels

Jens Lindström, Johan Bejhed, Jan Nordström

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Abstract

One technique to measure mass flow in a microchannel is to measure the pressure drop over a well controlled orifice. Because of the small dimensions, the measurements are difficult to make precise. Manufacturing of MEMS components are expensive and time consumptive. It is therefore desirable with a computational model which can provide approximative but yet qualitative input on how to design the components. In this paper we address the problem of making a computational model of an orifice microchannel, perform computations using a high-order Navier-Stokes solver and evaluate the results using experimental data.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication41st AIAA Thermophysics Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781563479755
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name41st AIAA Thermophysics Conference

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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