Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 38, Issue 4, 403002(2011)

Simulation Study of a Novel Micropump Basing on Laser-Induced Shock Waves Actuated

Cheng Huayang1,2、*, Xiong Liangcai1,2, Jiang Hong1,2, and Che Zhigang3
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    Aiming at the deficiency which traditional micropump structures are complex, and difficult to fabricate, a novel actuating approach is proposed basing on mechanical effect of laser-induced shock waves, micropump designed by this approach has the characteristics of simple structure, ease to manufacture, low cost and the benefit of miniaturization and integration with micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) system. The modal of surface pressure produced by laser induced shock waves is investigated. The valve-less micropump is designed, and its coupling modal is calculated. The feasibility of this actuated approach is validated. The influence of laser parameters (frequency, duty cycle, intensity, spot diameter) on flow rate is analyzed by the fluid-structure interaction simulation and the stability of flow rate is also investigated. The result reveals that laser intensity and spot diameter are the main influencing factors on the flow rate, flow rate maximizes when duty cycle is 0.6, the difference of flow rate at each single pulse is less than 5% at steady operation.

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    Cheng Huayang, Xiong Liangcai, Jiang Hong, Che Zhigang. Simulation Study of a Novel Micropump Basing on Laser-Induced Shock Waves Actuated[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2011, 38(4): 403002

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    Paper Information

    Category: laser manufacturing

    Received: Sep. 15, 2010

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Mar. 31, 2011

    The Author Email: Huayang Cheng (chy1002002@126.com)

    DOI:10.3788/cjl201138.0403002

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