Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description The course starts out with the basic framework of hydrodynamics in microsystems, i.e. surface to volume ratios, Navier-Stokes equation of motion, types of flow, laminarity, transport phenomena, surface tension, capillary force, wetting, heat transfer, adsorption, phase transitions and electrokinetics. In the next part, the technological implementation of flow control, i.e. pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects will we discussed and microfabrication methods will be outlined. The latter part of the course will cover microfluidics-enabled technologies such as sensors, ink-jet technology, liquid handling, microarrays, microreactors, analytical chips and particle-laden fluids. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. - understand the fundamentals of microfludiics 2. - understand the specific effects arising from liquids microconfined environments 3. - understand engineering principles of microfluidic systems 4. - identify microfluidic effects as key enablers for various applications 5. - lay out simple microfluidic systems | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Hydrodynamics in microsystemsThe course starts out with the basic framework of hydrodynamics in microsystems, i.e. surface to volume ratios, Navier-Stokes equation of motion, types of flow, laminarity, transport phenomena, surface tension, capillary force, wetting, heat transfer, adsorption, phase transitions and electrokinetics.Hydrodynamics in microsystemsThe course starts out with the basic framework of hydrodynamics in microsystems, i.e. surface to volume ratios, Navier-Stokes equation of motion, types of flow, laminarity, transport phenomena, surface tension, capillary force, wetting, heat transfer, adsorption, phase transitions and electrokinetics.Flow controlIn the next part, the technological implementation of flow control, i.e. pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects will be discussed and microfabrication methods will be outlined.Flow controlIn the next part, the technological implementation of flow control, i.e. pumping and valving mechanisms microfluidic effects will be discussed and microfabrication methods will be outlined.Technological applicationsThe latter part of the course will cover microfluidics-enabled technologies such as sensors, ink-jet technology, liquid handling, microarrays, microreactors, analytical chips and particle-laden fluids.Technological applicationsThe latter part of the course will cover microfluidics-enabled technologies such as sensors, ink-jet technology, liquid handling, microarrays, microreactors, analytical chips and particle-laden fluids. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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