Problem #1 This problem models laminar fluid flow in a small microfluidic channel.

Two input arms combine in the design creating laminar flow out of the single output channel. You will first run a 2D analysis of the design and after this is completed, a 3D analysis will be done. The final analysis will be fluid flow around an obstruction in the channel. Added information is given on how to model complex 3D structures. Approach and assumptions

You will perform two and three dimensional analysis using the FLOTRAN element FLUID141 and FLUID 142, respectively. This problem is divided into three parts : For all solutions, you will apply a uniform velocity profile at the inlet. This includes specifications of a zero velocity condition at the inlet in the direction normal to the inlet flow. You will apply no slip (zero velocity)conditions, all along the walls (Including where the walls intersect the inlets and outlets). The fluid is considered incompressible and you can assume that the properties will be constant. In such cases, only the relative value of pressure is important and a zero relative pressure is applied at the outlet.

For initial analysis, the flow is in the laminar regime (Reynolds number <1000).