Title :
Application of computers in development of a total artificial heart
Author :
Himley, S. ; Butler, K. ; Takatani, S. ; Smith, W. ; Nose, Yoshiaki
Author_Institution :
Nimbus Inc., Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
Abstract :
The application of computers in the design, analysis, and control of a completely implantable total artificial heart is discussed. Computing tools are used to perform overall system dynamics modeling and analysis, magnetic coupling finite element analysis, and blood pump sizing numerical optimization. A microprocessor-based hybrid controller that has been developed for closed loop feedback control of the device is also discussed
Keywords :
CAD; artificial organs; cardiology; controllers; finite element analysis; medical computing; microcomputer applications; optimisation; analysis; blood pump sizing numerical optimization; closed loop feedback control; control; design; magnetic coupling finite element analysis; microprocessor-based hybrid controller; system dynamics modeling; total artificial heart; Application software; Artificial heart; Batteries; Blood; Brushless DC motors; Computer applications; Driver circuits; Magnetic analysis; Pistons; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Computer-Based Medical Systems,1989. Proceedings., Second Annual IEEE Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-1960-0
DOI :
10.1109/CBMSYS.1989.47375
