Numerical simulation of blood flow past mitral valve prostheses in a simplified two-dimensional left ventricle

Authors

Richard T. Schoephoerster, Florida International UniversityFollow
K. B. Chandran, Florida International University

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-1990

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

In this paper, the two-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations are solved numerically for the fluid flow past several geometries of mitral valves in a simplified model of the left ventricle using the finite analytic technique. Solutions obtained agree well enough with experimental flow visualizations and LDA velocity measurements to warrant further work, including a more realistic model geometry and a turbulence model for the prediction of turbulent shear stresses.

First Page

131

Last Page

134

Publication Title

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED

Comments

At the time of publication, Richard T. Schoephoerster was affiliated with Florida International University.

Recommended Citation

Schoephoerster, R. T. & Chandran, K. B. (1990). Numerical simulation of blood flow past mitral valve prostheses in a simplified two-dimensional left ventricle. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED, 17: 131-134.