Microvalves for precise dosing: proportional flow control on a chip

Maarten S. Groen

doi:10.3990/1.9789036539616

Microvalves for precise dosing: proportional flow control on a chip

Maarten S. Groen

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Precise control of fluid flow becomes increasingly challenging as systems and instruments are scaled down. Smaller dimensions allow smaller flow ranges, but also leave smaller margins for error in performance. Reliable and effective fabrication and assembly procedures are therefore a primary requirement for any microfluidic system, if it is to be successful in real-world applications. This thesis describes the achievements made in ongoing efforts to create miniaturized, proportional control valves for minute gas flows.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	University of Twente
Supervisors/Advisors	Lötters, Joost C., Supervisor Brouwer, Dannis M., Co-Supervisor Wiegerink, Remco J., Co-Supervisor
Thesis sponsors	Point-One Phase2 innovation program of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs (project number PNE101004)
Award date	26 Nov 2015
Place of Publication	Enschede
Publisher	University of Twente
Print ISBNs	978-90-365-3961-6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036539616
Publication status	Published - 26 Nov 2015

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