A mathematical model of a sac-type artificial ventricle is presented. The model, derived from the mass conservation and energy equations of a deformable control volume, is used in a digital simulation study of a latex ventricle in mock circulation. The hinged disk valves mounted within the ventricle are modelled as nonlinear resistive elements with flow regurgitation. The simulation results are compared with experimental measurements.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Artificial ventricles, Computer simulation, Disks, Flow (Dynamics), Latex, Simulation results, Valves
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