| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/N18925/01 |
| Title: |
MICROENGINEERED AXIAL-FLOW PUMPS & TURBINES |
| Principal Investigator: |
Dhariwal, Dr R |
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| Department: |
Sch of Engineering and Physical Science |
| Organisation: |
Heriot-Watt University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 October 2000 |
Ends: |
31 January 2004 |
Value (£): |
161,144
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| Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
Electronics |
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The proposed programme will combine UV- and Laser-LIGA techniques with deep silicon etching to realise a range of axial-flow fans and turbines based on magnetic micromotors with integral propellers. It is envisaged that the rotors in these devices will be some 300-500 micrometres in height with outer diameters of several mm. The idea is to produce devices that can operate at higher flow rates and lower pressure heads than existing microfluidic components. The scale is such that magnetic forces can compete with electrostatic, unlike in smaller devices.In addition to developing a new range of microengineered devices, we will build on recent work at HWU in the area of micro-bearings. In particular, we will investigate the use of microspheres or micro-projects to reduce the coefficient of friction in plain bearings made from electroformable and silicon-based materials.The devices realised will be geared towards cooling and air-speed sensing applications, in line with the interests of the industrial partners. However, the work will address key issues relating to microturbines and micromotors in general (e.g. friction) and will thus also contribute to the development of other types of microactuator.
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http://www.hw.ac.uk |