Title page for E-project-042809-224738

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2009-04-28

Authors
Devin S Lavore, ME
Scott McNee, ME

URN E-project-042809-224738

Title Study of Arterial Gas Emboli

Advisor
Savilonis, Brian James, ME

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
In an attempt to better understand the behavior of gas emboli, a bench top vascular bifurcation model was designed and manufactured. The model represented physiological parameters of arteries and arterioles, resulting in an accurate portrayal of likely bubble behavior in the body. To further achieve realistic properties, a 60% glycerin-water solution was prepared to match relevant physiological Reynolds and Capillary numbers. By investigating various flow rates, roll angles, and bubble geometries, the findings indicate that all of these factors influence the emboli transport.

Files
Arterial_Gas_Emboli_MQP.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2009-04-28
Authors	Devin S Lavore, ME Scott McNee, ME
URN	E-project-042809-224738
Title	Study of Arterial Gas Emboli
Advisor	Savilonis, Brian James, ME
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract In an attempt to better understand the behavior of gas emboli, a bench top vascular bifurcation model was designed and manufactured. The model represented physiological parameters of arteries and arterioles, resulting in an accurate portrayal of likely bubble behavior in the body. To further achieve realistic properties, a 60% glycerin-water solution was prepared to match relevant physiological Reynolds and Capillary numbers. By investigating various flow rates, roll angles, and bubble geometries, the findings indicate that all of these factors influence the emboli transport.
Files	Arterial_Gas_Emboli_MQP.pdf