Microfluidics and microfluidic devices (MMD)5 ECTS
(englische Bezeichnung: Microfluidics and microfluidic devices)
(Prüfungsordnungsmodul: Microfluidics and microfluidic devices)

Lehrveranstaltungen:

• • Microfluidics and microfluidic devices
    (Vorlesung, 2 SWS, Simon Thiele, Di, 12:15 - 13:45, KS I; *** Nach neuesten Regelungen wird die Veranstaltung in Präsenz statt finden *** / *** According to the latest regulations, the event will take place in presence ***)
  • Microfluidics and microfluidic devices (Exercises)
    (Übung, 3 SWS, Simon Thiele, Fr, 8:15 - 9:45, KS I; *** Nach neuesten Regelungen wird die Veranstaltung in Präsenz statt finden *** / *** According to the latest regulations, the event will take place in presence ***)

Empfohlene Voraussetzungen:

To succeed in this course, students will need to apply acquired knowledge from e.g. fluid dynamics, physics and mathematics. A solid background in mathematics is required, since differential equations and integrals form the basis for the description of the fluidic processes.

Inhalt:

This lecture gives an overview on microfluidic basics and device properties with applications in chemical and electrochemical engineering. The topics of the lecture encompass: • Basic fluidic properties and fluid dynamics at the microscale • Electrokinetic effects • Diffusion and heat phenomena • Surface tension • Design, modeling and analysis • Basic microfluidic elements and its challenges • Miniaturization of reactors • Nanofluidics • Application examples in the clean energy processes context

Lernziele und Kompetenzen:

Students who participate in this course will become familiar with basic concepts of the microfluidic world. Students who successfully participate in this module … • Have an understanding of the governing physics in the microfluidic (and nanofluidic) world • Know basic elements of microfluidic operation • Can apply this knowledge for the design of simple reactors

Literatur:

• Nguyen, Wereley; Microfluidics, Artech House • Geschke, Klank, Telleman; Microsystem Eng. of Lab-on-a-Chip Devices, Wiley-VCh, 2nd edition • Bruus; Theoretical Microfluidics, Oxford Univ. Press

Organisatorisches:

Students who participate in this course will become familiar with basic concepts of the microfluidic world. Students who successfully participate in this module … • Have an understanding of the governing physics in the microfluidic (and nanofluidic) world • Know basic elements of microfluidic operation • Can apply this knowledge for the design of simple reactors

Verwendbarkeit des Moduls / Einpassung in den Musterstudienplan:

1. Clean Energy Processes (Master of Science)
   (Po-Vers. 2021w | Gesamtkonto | Specialisation Energy technologies | Compulsory elective module 1-3 | Microfluidics and microfluidic devices)

Studien-/Prüfungsleistungen:

Microfluidics and microfluidic devices (Prüfungsnummer: 29341)

Prüfungsleistung, Klausur, Dauer (in Minuten): 90, benotet

Anteil an der Berechnung der Modulnote: 100.0 %

weitere Erläuterungen:
As a rule, written examination. Alternatively oral exam (20-30 min.). The form of examination depends on the didactic character of the course and will be announced at the beginning of the lecture period/ Die Prüfungsform ist abhängig vom didaktischen Charakter der Lehrveranstaltung und wird zu Beginn der Vorlesungszeit bekannt gegeben.

Prüfungssprache: Englisch

Erstablegung: WS 2022/2023, 1. Wdh.: SS 2023

1. Prüfer:

Simon Thiele