Micro-channel flow analyzers for visualization of micro-fluidic simulations

Micro-channel flow analyzers (MC FANs) are a series of instruments that have been developed for studying blood flow as a measurement of health. The micro-machined silicon chip whose channel size is similar to the human capillary is utilized in these instruments to simulate blood flow. The current versions of instruments are single purposed and intended to make the measurements easy and consistent for studying blood flow only. However, potential applications are easily envisioned for future upgrades. Some examples of potential uses of such instruments are discussed.