Passive Fluid Circulator
The figure depicts an example of a microbial fuel cell.
The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has designed a proof-of-concept microfluidic anode to use as a microbial fuel cell that will provide a source of power in remote regions. Currently, these microbial fuel cells are powered by introducing fluids via syringe, however, the NIWC Pacific plans on powering them through the oceans in the future. To test this proof-of-concept on a larger scale, a device must be designed to passively gather omnidirectional, turbulent flow, control and regulate the flow, and output the flow to the microbial fuel cells.
Design a prototype fluid circulator that uses passive motion to drive a fluid pump
Perform fluid calculations to determine output flow given two different fluid characteristics and properties
Integrate prototype design with chip specifications