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That's pretty cool. The curved side channel actually pushes the main flow into the next side channel. I wonder if a fractal version of this would work better.
by stretchwithme 15y ago
That's pretty cool. The curved side channel actually pushes the main flow into the next side channel.
I wonder if a fractal version of this would work better. And what if there were side channels on the top and bottom too.
Of course, this will always pass some fluid. but if you need a complete shutoff valve, combining it with the tesla valve would allow you to use a smaller one and makes its failure less traumatic.
- imperator 15y agoIn regard to a fractal design being more efficient, you have to check out these topology optimized valves. They are really beautiful and peculiar, and have many branching channels to optimize their efficiency. http://www.senlin41.org/topology-optimization-of-tesla-type-microvalve/ http://www.senlin41.org/topology-optimization-of-tesla-type-...
- stretchwithme 15y agonice. thanks!