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http://dx.doi.org/10.9725/kts.2021.37.6.253

Geometrical Design and SLIPS Lubrication for Enhancement of Negative-pressure-driven Internal Flow Rate in Metal Pipes  

Kim, Dong Geun (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Jang, Changhwan (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Kim, Seong Jae (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Kim, Daegyoum (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
Kim, Sanha (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
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Tribology and Lubricants / v.37, no.6, 2021 , pp. 253-260 More about this Journal
Abstract
Metal pipes are used in a wide range of applications, from plumbing systems of large construction sites to small devices such as medical tools. When a liquid is enforced to flow through a metal pipe, a higher flow rate is beneficial for higher efficiency. Using high pressures can enhance the flow rate yet can be harmful for medical applications. Thus, we consider an optimal geometrical design to increase the flow rate in medical devices. In this study, we focus on cannulas, which are widely used small metal pipes for surgical procedures, such as liposuction. We characterize the internal flow rate driven by a negative pressure and explore its dependence on the key design parameters. We quantitatively analyze the suction characteristics for each design variable by conducting computational fluid dynamics simulations. In addition, we build a suction performance measurement system which enables the translational motion of cannulas with pre-programmed velocity for experimental validation. The inner diameter, section geometry, and hole configuration are the design factors to be evaluated. The effect of the inner diameter dominates over that of section geometry and hole configuration. In addition, the circular tube shape provides the maximum flow rate among the elliptical geometries. Once the flow rate exceeds a critical value, the rate becomes independent of the number and width of the suction holes. Finally, we introduce a slippery liquid-infused nanoporous surface (SLIPS) coating using nanoparticles and hydrophobic lubricants that effectively improves the flow rate and antifouling property of cannulas without altering the geometrical design parameter.
Keywords
metal pipe; surface lubrication; computational fluid dynamics; cannula;
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