Numerical simulation of the flow in model skeletal muscle ventricles

Author

Iudicello, F. ; Henry, F.S. ; Collins, M.W. ; Shortland, A. ; Jarvis, J.C. ; Black, R.A. ; Salmons, S.

Author_Institution

Thermo-Fluids Eng. Res. Centre, City Univ., London, UK

fYear

1993

fDate

5-8 Sep 1993

Firstpage

377

Lastpage

380

Abstract

Numerical predictions of the flow created by a closed-end pipe expanding or contracting radially were compared with an analytical solution. Both singleand multi-block versions of the finite volume code FLOW3D were used. Flows of this type are of interest because they can be used as simple models of the flow in potential assist devices known as Skeletal Muscle Ventricles (SMVs). The work to be discussed is part of a comprehensive research programme on SMVs which comprises in vivo, in vitro and numerical studies. The main objective of the numerical study is to help in the design or streamline of an optimum ventricle shape and inlet/outlet configuration. Predictions of the flow fields inside simple model SMVs are presented

Keywords

cardiology; haemodynamics; muscle; numerical analysis; physiological models; analytical solution; cardiac assist devices; closed-end pipe; finite volume code FLOW3D; flow fields; inlet/outlet configuration; model skeletal muscle ventricles; numerical flow simulation; optimum ventricle shape; radial contraction; radial expansion; streamline; Biological system modeling; Clinical diagnosis; Computational fluid dynamics; Engine cylinders; In vitro; Muscles; Numerical simulation; Predictive models; Testing; Valves;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computers in Cardiology 1993, Proceedings.

Conference_Location

London

Print_ISBN

0-8186-5470-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CIC.1993.378425

Filename

378425