Abstract
The swimming properties of a spiral-type magnetic micro-machine were analyzed theoretically using 3D finite volume method. The basic equations of incompressible viscous fluid flow were integrated. The flow field around the micro-machine was calculated to estimate the swimming velocity, thrust, drag, and load torque of a spiral-type magnetic micro-machine. Good agreement was obtained between the experimental and theoretical results in a low Reynolds number. Therefore, the 3D analysis method without any fitting parameters was judged to be established.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 103-108 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Sensors and Actuators, A: Physical |
| Volume | 105 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2003 Jun 15 |
Keywords
- Finite volume method
- Micro-machine
- Rotating magnetic field
- Spiral blade
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Instrumentation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering