Effect of Micropolar Fluid Properties on the Blood Flow in a Human Carotid Model

Blood is a non-homogeneous fluid that flows inside the human artery system and provides the cells with nutrients. In this study the auto rotation effect of blood’s microstructure on its flow inside a human carotid model is studied by using a micropolar fluid model. The study aims to investigate the...

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Main Authors: Evangelos Karvelas, Giorgos Sofiadis, Thanasis Papathanasiou, Ioannis Sarris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Fluids
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/5/3/125