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Course code: wb1429-03 |
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This concerns a Course |
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ECTS credit points: 3 |
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine
Technology |
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Section of Fluid Mechanics |
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Lecturer(s):
Lindken,
R.,
Westerweel |
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Catalog data:
fluid mechanics,
electrokinetics, microchannels, MEMS, experimental flow characterization,
flow control, microflow sensors |
Course year: |
MSc 1st year |
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Course language: |
English |
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In case of Dutch: Please contact the lecturer about an English
alternative, whenever needed. |
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Semester: |
2A / 2B |
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Hours per week: |
2 |
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Other hours: |
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Assessment: |
Written exam |
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Assessment period: |
2B / August |
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(see academic
calendar) |
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Prerequisites (course
codes): |
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Detailed description
of topics:
This course is an introduction to
microfluidics. We start with a review of fluid mechanics theory and
electrokinetics. We study the typical geometries found in microfluidic
devices and discuss different methods for experimental flow characterization,
i.e. microPIV. This is followed by a discussion of microfluidic devices for
external and internal flow control, i.e. microvalves, micropumps and microflow
sensors, and microfluidic devices for life sciences and chemistry. The course
will also introduce the student to numerical methods for solving microfluidic
flows. |
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Course material: |
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References from
literature: |
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Remarks assessment,
entry requirements, etc.: |
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Learning goals:
Introduction in
fluid mechanics at small scales so that one is capable to understand
scientific literature on this topic and to conduct research on this topic |
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Computer use:
Computers will be used to compute flow patterns
in microfluidic devices |
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Laboratory project(s):
hands-on laboratory demonstration of microfluidic diagnostics and measurement techniques |
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Design content:
during the
course models will be described that can be used to design simple
microfluidic devices |
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