Module Code - Title:

ME6122 - MICROFLUIDICS

Year Last Offered:

2024/5

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

2

Tutorial

1

Other

0

Private

0

Credits

6

Grading Type:

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

To provide the students with an understanding of the main theoretical concepts, measurement and manufacturing methodologies for microfluidic devices.

Syllabus:

Relevance of microfluidics in Lab-on-a-Chip, BioMEMs and Process Intensification Scale effects on mass, momentum and thermal transport Poiseuille flow in rectangular channels, developing microflows, prediction using hydraulic resistance, slip effects in gaseous flows (1st and Deissler 2nd Order), Tangential Accomodation Coefficients Measurement Techniques (Pressure, Flow, Velocity, Mass Transport, Temperature) Introduction to Microfabrication Techniques for microfluidic devices (DRIE, Stereolithography, Embossing etc.)

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Given a rectangular channel, derive the Poisseuille equation for laminar fully developed low and explain the significance of entrance effects. Analyse the effect of scale on mass, momentum and thermal transport. Quantify the extent of slip due to 1st, 2nd and Deissler, and determine Knudsen numbers for a given microchannel system. Demonstrate an awareness of the most appropriate microfabrication technique for microfluidic devices in the context of the application. Identify, assess and evaluate an appropriate measurement methodology to quantify one or more of the following process parameters in a microfluidic system (pressure, flow rate, concentration, velocity and temperature)

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Demonstrate an ability to work in small teams.

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Lectures, Laboratory work and Tutorials

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Linked to on-going work at Stokes Institute

Prime Texts:

Colin S. (2010) Microfluidics , Wiley

Bruus H. (2008) Theoretical Microfluidics , Oxford University Press

Other Relevant Texts:

Kandlikar S.G., Garimella S., Li D., Colin S., King M.R. (2006) Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Microchannels and Minichannels , Elsevier

Gomez, F.A. (2008) Biological Applications of Microfluidics , Wiley

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Module Leader:

David.Newport@ul.ie