Circuit Elements TRIZ Cases

Receptive channels and plasma actuators manage fluid flow over open cavities, reducing pressure oscillation amplitudes that cause structural damage.

Placing the filter element between the deflection device and flow chamber reduces pressure loss while maintaining particle filtration reliability.

Tangential apertures in the cage create swirling flow that dissipates energy, reducing droplet fragmentation and turbulence during pressure regulation.

Rigid-compliant transfer bonding using elastic polymer stamps resolves scalability and precision trade-offs in multilayer microfluidic device fabrication.

Fluidic amplifier uses inhalation pressure to actuate gas flow, eliminating moving parts and reducing medication waste.

A fluidic nozzle assembly generates an oscillating spray pattern using a cyclic jet wall attachment-detachment mechanism.

Serial siphon valves prevent premature bursting under high centripetal acceleration by using capillary forces to block and release fluids at specific G-forces.

Electro-osmosis drives liquid droplets to pick and place millions of components in parallel, eliminating mechanical end effector complexity.

Vortex generators on seat rings induce streamwise vortices to disrupt shear layer instability and suppress acoustic resonance caused by fluid flow.

A fluid pressure amplifier uses an oscillating obturator ring to generate pulsed pressure through a venturi effect.

A pressure sensing device uses a thin deformable membrane to detect fluid variations in hazardous environments.

Capillary pressure gradients control sequential and reversible fluid movement, eliminating complex peripherals for portable point-of-care diagnostics.

A fluid actuator uses vortex shedding to distribute flow between outlet openings without mechanical valves.

A vortex throttle restricts air mass flow through a drain pipe while removing water from pressure sensing lines.

Curved gallery features induce rotational fluid motion in a control valve, separating gas and liquid components to reduce abrasive wear on internal surfaces.

Constricted throats and alternating backflow channels maintain fan spray patterns at -10°C without increasing pump pressure.

A movable body generates pressure transients to transport fluids between reservoirs.

Metallic packaging substrate bonded to microfluidic device chips creates a continuous fluid flow path free of organic materials.

A secondary L-shaped nozzle creates vacuum assistance that prevents flow reversal and turbulence at high inlet pressures.

Segmented clamp assemblies with intermediary pads secure jet pump sensing lines without welding, reducing flow-induced vibration damage and repair complexity.

A movable fluid diverter adjusts flow paths in a vortex chamber by responding to density changes without surface intervention.

Positioning a second generator aligns ultrasound with steam flow, eliminating reflectors and reducing energy loss.

Segmented parallel channels adjust flow resistance to eliminate device complexity while ensuring reproducible measurements.

UV-curable adhesive bonding with substrate protrusions prevents air bubbles and reagent vaporization during fabrication.

Topology optimization designs segmented channels to block reverse flow, resolving the trade-off between high diodicity and fabrication simplicity.

Segmented enclosure passages accommodate multiple oscillators to expand spray coverage while reducing manufacturing complexity.

An electrode assembly generates a strong electric field to reduce droplet volume and control position through repulsive forces.

Segmented helical blades create a vortex that restructures water molecules, resolving the trade-off between activation quality and device complexity.

Concentric cylindrical plasma actuator directs ionized gas radially to overcome space charge limitations and boost flow velocity.

Series vortex flow restrictors increase drag via fluid rotation to prevent water coning and erosion while balancing production across multiple well zones.

An in-well bipolar electrode creates an ion depletion zone that restricts saline fluid flow, reducing disposal costs and environmental impact.