Thanks again,
We estimate a flow rate of about 6 L/min, and a head of about 30 mmHg. I'll have to look into multistage, though I think size will be a problem. The Mixed flow pumps look interesting!
Thank you ashtree and Artisi!
It's for a very small blood pump, about 25mm in diameter. And we estimate about 4000-6000 rpm, so the Reynolds number along the length of the blades are both laminar, turbulent and transitional. The current pumps(LVAD's) have what seems to be a well thought out...
Hi,
Does anybody have any great books or references on the design of the blades of an axial pump, and their profile?
So far I've only been able to find books and articles mentioning that the blades are airfoil formed, but I haven't found any rule of thumb or handbook on the actual profile...