Federico Esposto
Vascular network integration in in vitro models: design and validation of a microfluidic pump prototype.
Rel. Gianluca Ciardelli, Clara Mattu. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2024
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A Peristaltic Pump is a Positive Displacement pump, named after peristalsis, which is the progressive constriction and relaxation of a tube. These pumps play a crucial role in supporting the development of more reliable in vitro models, by replicating physiological dynamic conditions and shear stresses. This master thesis, conducted in collaboration with the Company IVTech srl, focused on designing and developing a peristaltic pump head prototype, to replace the commercial head model currently in use in the IVTech Live Flow system. The pump head prototype was designed using a 3D modelling software, and each component was developed according to company specifications.
The aim was to maintain the positive features of the commercial model, including a compact design and modularity, while refining some defects
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