Simulation of Flow in Structurally Programmable Microfluidic Channels
Authors:
V.B. Makhijani, A.J. Reich, A. Puntambekar, C. Hong and C. Ahn
Affilation:
CFD Research Corporation, U.S.A.
Pages:
266 - 269
Keywords:
CFD-ACE+, hydrophobic filling, flow control
Abstract:
This paper describes the simulation of liquid filling in a structurally-programmable microfluidic delivery system being developed as part of a disposable biochip for clinical diagnostics. Flow control in the system is achieved by using passive valves and
