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Preliminary Design Methodology and Prototype of a Passive Magnetic Suspension System for a Blood Axial Flow Pump

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Abstract

In Costa Rica, cardiovascular diseases are one of the principal death causes. At Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica there is a working group developing an axial ventricular assistance device. One of the problems that must be solved is the design of a system allowing the rotor to levitate within the device's channel, avoiding the impeller to cause any damage to the blood. This paper presents the design process for a passive magnetic suspension system prototype, based on the use of an external concentrator bearing, and an internal radial bearing.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE International Work Conference on Bioinspired Intelligence, IWOBI 2018 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781538675069
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Sep 2018
Event2018 IEEE International Work Conference on Bioinspired Intelligence, IWOBI 2018 - San Carlos, Costa Rica
Duration: 18 Jul 201820 Jul 2018

Publication series

Name2018 IEEE International Work Conference on Bioinspired Intelligence, IWOBI 2018 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International Work Conference on Bioinspired Intelligence, IWOBI 2018
Country/TerritoryCosta Rica
CitySan Carlos
Period18/07/1820/07/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Applied electromagnetism
  • Axial impeller
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Magnetic bearings
  • Magnetic levitation
  • Ventricular assistance device

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