A Study of the Electromedics Autotransfusion System, CRADA PC93-010, Final Report
This report describes the work at PETC to evaluate flow dynamics in the Electromedics autotransfusion system. First, a literature survey was conducted for flow studies in centrifuge systems. Although no flow studies were identified for Latham-type bowls, pertinent literature for general centrifugal separation was found and reviewed. Sample measurements were taken with a Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV). The data indicates that LDV is a useful tool in flow analysis. Velocity, turbulence intensity, and bowl vibration are all accurately measured with LDV. For optical imaging of particle separation it is necessary to use fluorescent doped particles and color separation. This allows each type of particle to be observed in a mixture. A market survey was completed and sources for fluorescent dyed particles of three different emission wavelengths and corresponding optical bandpass filters were identified.
- Research Organization:
- Federal Energy Technology Center Morgantown (FETC-MGN), Morgantown, WV (United States); Federal Energy Technology Center, Pittsburgh, PA; Electromedics, Englewood, CO (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- OSTI ID:
- 3716
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/FETC-99/1089; CRADA PC93-010; CRADA PC93-010; TRN: AH200113%%7
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 31 Mar 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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