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  • Fluid dynamics
  • Biomechanics
  • Zoology

Background:

  • Suspension feeders utilize diverse filter structures for particle capture.
  • Previous mechanistic studies often modeled filter elements as rigid cylinders, neglecting flexibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the functional impact of bending in flexible cylindrical filter elements.
  • To quantify how filter element flexibility affects hydrodynamic performance and particle capture efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Constructed scaled filter models from materials mimicking invertebrate appendage stiffness (1-177 GPa).
  • Towed models through viscous fluid (syrup) at low Reynolds numbers (Re <10(-3)) to simulate feeding conditions.
  • Measured flow dynamics and calculated a hydrodynamic 'leakiness' index along filter lengths.

Main Results:

  • Leakiness generally increased with cylinder Reynolds number (Re) and distance from the filter base.
  • Increased filter flexibility led to streamwise bending and narrowing, reducing projected area and slowing inter-element flow.
  • This bending-induced flow alteration decreased leakiness, counteracting the trend of increasing leakiness with higher Re.
  • Stouter filter elements were less prone to bending but showed higher leakiness due to limitations in transcending boundary layers.

Conclusions:

  • Filter element flexibility is a critical factor influencing suspension feeder particle capture efficiency.
  • Bending can beneficially reduce leakiness by altering flow dynamics and projected area, especially at higher flow rates.
  • The interplay between filter stiffness, geometry, and flow conditions dictates overall feeding performance.