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Extended finite element method for fluid-structure interaction in wave membrane blood pump.
Marco Martinolli1, Jacopo Biasetti2, Stefano Zonca1
1MOX, Dipartimento di Matematica, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy.
This study validates the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) for cardiac blood pump simulations. XFEM accurately models fluid-structure interaction, demonstrating its reliability for optimizing blood pump design and performance.
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Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Cardiac blood pump systems require optimization for design, hydraulic performance, and hemocompatibility.
- Wave membrane blood pumps utilize an oscillating membrane to propel blood against adverse pressure gradients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the fluid-structure interaction in wave membrane blood pumps using advanced numerical simulations.
- To assess the reliability of the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) for complex industrial applications in this field.
Main Methods:
- Three-dimensional numerical simulations were performed using the Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM).
- XFEM, an unfitted numerical technique, was employed on a fluid-fixed mesh, avoiding remeshing.
- Simulations were conducted in a realistic pump geometry under various pressure conditions.
Main Results:
- XFEM proved to be a reliable strategy for simulating complex industrial problems in wave membrane blood pumps.
- Membrane deformation was identified as crucial for promoting blood flow towards the outlet against adverse pressure.
- Numerical results were validated against in-vitro experimental data.
Conclusions:
- The Extended Finite Element Method (XFEM) is a robust tool for simulating cardiac blood pump systems.
- Understanding fluid-structure interaction is key to improving blood pump efficiency and hemocompatibility.
- This simulation approach aids in the optimization of device design and performance.