Chamfered or rounded inner edges on blood exhaust apertures reduce shear stress concentrations, lowering hemolysis rates in blood pump assemblies.
Counter-rotating grooves capture rotational momentum from helicoid blades, minimizing NPSHR and preventing cavitation in vertical flow pumps.
Series-mounted pumps share a drive shaft to generate high pressure without complex electrical controls.
Segmented downcomer annulus reduces flow resistance while maintaining steam generation capability through radial and circumferential distributors.
Segmented radial blades and an angled cutter plate grind solids in compact pumps, reducing torque and preventing clogging.