Mixed-domain compact modeling framework for fluid flow driven by electrostatic organic actuators

A new modeling framework of an electrically driven fluid flow system for mixed-domain circuit simulation is reported. Coupling between electrical and fluidic domains is implemented by developing an organic actuator compact model. The actuator model is based on force balance spring-mass-damper system equation. Fluid compact model is derived from mass transport equation. The actuator and the fluid models are connected using circuit network. As an example, we applied the modeling framework for designing and optimizing an electrically driven blood flow system. We also compared the modeled results with finite element method (FEM) based numerical simulation.