Lee S-H., Kang H.J., Choi B.K.
Sogang University, KR
Keywords: chaotic, Lorentz force, MEMS, micromixer, mixer, mixing
We design that a fluid was rotated by a coupling between Lorentz force and a moving force of a electric charge in an electric field. And it generate barrier embedded chaotic flow to use mass difference between positive charge and negative charge of an electrolyte solution. So the electrolyte solution will operate like stirrer in mixing chamber. In addition, it is designed to increase the efficiency of mixing by changing the rotating direction of fluid with a polar switching circuit. In this paper, we present CFD simulation result and mixing visualization experimental results. As comparative experiment with diffusion, We can confirm that The mixer not only have a simple structure compared with former ones but also are able to achieve high mixing efficiency in spite of low power consumption
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Technical Proceedings of the 2007 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 3
Published: May 20, 2007
Pages: 237 - 240
Industry sector: Sensors, MEMS, Electronics
Topic: Sensors - Chemical, Physical & Bio
ISBN: 1-4200-6184-4