This document provides an overview of the design of a peristaltic pump. It begins with an introduction to peristaltic pumps and how they work by compressing tubing with rollers or shoes to pump fluid in one direction. Several key components of peristaltic pumps are discussed, including the rollers, tubing, and manifold. Advantages of peristaltic pumps like their seal-less and self-priming nature are outlined. The document then compares different peristaltic pump designs like ones using a magnetoelastic drive or linear motion. It determines that a design using rollers mounted on bearings is best suited for the project due to its low friction and ease of replacement. Finally,
This document provides an overview of the design of a peristaltic pump. It begins with an introduction to peristaltic pumps and how they work by compressing tubing with rollers or shoes to pump fluid in one direction. Several key components of peristaltic pumps are discussed, including the rollers, tubing, and manifold. Advantages of peristaltic pumps like their seal-less and self-priming nature are outlined. The document then compares different peristaltic pump designs like ones using a magnetoelastic drive or linear motion. It determines that a design using rollers mounted on bearings is best suited for the project due to its low friction and ease of replacement. Finally,
This document provides an overview of the design of a peristaltic pump. It begins with an introduction to peristaltic pumps and how they work by compressing tubing with rollers or shoes to pump fluid in one direction. Several key components of peristaltic pumps are discussed, including the rollers, tubing, and manifold. Advantages of peristaltic pumps like their seal-less and self-priming nature are outlined. The document then compares different peristaltic pump designs like ones using a magnetoelastic drive or linear motion. It determines that a design using rollers mounted on bearings is best suited for the project due to its low friction and ease of replacement. Finally,
This document provides an overview of the design of a peristaltic pump. It begins with an introduction to peristaltic pumps and how they work by compressing tubing with rollers or shoes to pump fluid in one direction. Several key components of peristaltic pumps are discussed, including the rollers, tubing, and manifold. Advantages of peristaltic pumps like their seal-less and self-priming nature are outlined. The document then compares different peristaltic pump designs like ones using a magnetoelastic drive or linear motion. It determines that a design using rollers mounted on bearings is best suited for the project due to its low friction and ease of replacement. Finally,
Group Members • Mohammed Athif (1531037) • M.Mohamed Aathil (1532732) Introduction A pump is a device used to move fluids, such as liquids, gases or slurries. A pump displaces a volume by physical or mechanical action. Pump is the oldest fluid-energy-transfer device known. Pumps are used in all types of industries and domestic purposes (Dhumal, 2012). The name “Peristaltic” has its origins in medicine and suggests that its function mimics the physiological processes in the human body where peristalsis is the gradual rhythmical shrinkage of the digestive tract muscles, which causes the transport of its contents. A peristaltic pump is a positive displacement pump it works by with rollers or shoes, the peristaltic pump is able to run dry and pump viscous liquids while being leak free and hygienic. The fluid flow is generated in the equipment by periodically pressing a tube segment to the pump housing (the manifold), where the increased pressure will move the fluid, while the backflow is prohibited. Most commonly the peristaltic pump contains a pump segment (and tubing), a manifold and a rotary pump head. The pump head is a rotor, which contains two or more rollers and these rollers press the tubing to the manifold; in this way pressure is generated in the tube (Klespitz & Kovács, 2014).
(Stork & Mayer,
2018)
The above figure shows the working of the basic peristaltic pump. Components and properties that differentiate between peristaltic pumps • The main component of the peristaltic pump is the rollers. The rollers are of various types and designs, but a few designs are mentioned here. Firstly, the fixed locus rollers are the most common and simple method, they keep the same distance from the manifold during the entire rotation, but this feature wears out the tubing quickly. The other option is the rollers being mounted on with springs attached to it which would maintain the pressure outcome as well as provide a decent lifetime for the tubing. The number of rollers in a pump vary some pumps have a single roller but the common design is to have at least two rollers, in some pumps the roller is just to prevent backflow of the liquid. The more the rollers the higher the pressure (Klespitz & Kovács, 2014). • The other main component is the tubing as it plays a vital role in deciding the type of fluid that can be pumped, its viscosity, the flow rate etc. the two main types of tubing’s are the Hose and Tubes. The hose is basically reinforced tubes which are much bigger in diameter and stronger which is advantageous when working with high pressures but also needs a stronger motor to rotate the rollers. The Tubes are mostly PVC based and are comparatively thin thus requiring a lower pressure and proving to be cheaper to operate.
Advantages of using peristaltic pumps
• As the transported fluid flows in the tubing and the driving force is generated by the compression the fluid will not get contaminated. It is appropriate to use only clean tubing, and the pump mechanism does not need any cleaning. Hence, it is easy to keep them clean and sanitized. As the fluid does not leave the tubing these pumps are virtually immune to abrasive media and many chemicals thus proving to be sterile. • Seal-less design: The main feature of the peristaltic pump is the tube/hose: because this is the only part of the pump to come in contact with the product it means the pump avoids corrosion and is leak-free. • Dry running: Many pump users face difficulties when the pump runs dry, peristaltic pumps are able to do this without any lubrication from outside. • Self-priming: The pumps are capable of self-priming and can handle products that are likely to “air” or “gas”. • High suction lift: The pumps also have high suction capabilities and can provide high discharge pressures meaning they are suitable for use where the product being pumped needs to be moved away from the area of the pump. • Low Life Cycle Costs: When the tube/hose does need replacing the cost is minimal compared to other pumps‟ maintenance costs, in addition the time needed to replace the tube/hose is much less then that needed to repair other pump types. • Accurate dosing: The pumps are accurate in dosing, with repeatability and metering capabilities. Comparing Designs and Concepts • Peristaltic Pump with Magneto elastic Drive This advanced peristaltic pump uses the induction of magnetism to produce a wave like motion which forces the liquid in the tubing outward.
(Stork & Mayer, 2018)
1 – dynamo sheets which produces a gradual wave 2 – slots in which windings are mounted 3 – chamber with pumped liquid 4 – Magneto elastic strip 5 – joke from the dynamo sheets
As per (Stork & Mayer, 2018)
The pump liquid and pump components are contactless thus it is sterile. This design of the peristaltic pump can work continuously without repairs and it works silently, furthermore the cost of running and repairing and setting the pump is less. But the drawback of this sort of mechanism is that the pump requires a two-phase (or multiphase) power supply with a low output frequency (in the order of hertz) or with an adjustable frequency if the pump’s drive is controlled by the frequency. • Linear Peristaltic pump Often called “finger pumps” linear peristaltic pumps cams generate the necessary pressure and also cams prevent the back-flow. The name finger pump shows well how they work. The cams close each other one-by-one; hence, pushing the fluid forward. After this the cams release the lining. At the other end of the pump before the last cam release the tube segment the first cam closes again, and this way the pressure is kept, and back-flow is prohibited.
As per (Klespitz & Kovács, 2014)the advantage of linear peristaltic pumps is they are space-saving, but on the other hand they need more complex mechanics.
• Peristaltic pump with rollers
The concept shown in the figure below makes use of rollers instead of shoes to reduce friction. Rollers are mounted on vertical rotating shaft. As shaft rotates roller pushes fluid in the tube by squeezing it from suction to discharge. Lubricating oil will not be required as rollers will rotate over the tube. As there is groove in the casing for tube, it will remain at its position during operation. There is need to change rollers as per tube
diameter. (Dhumal, 2012)
This design is disadvantageous as it takes more floor space, has less Axial thrust and Less pulsating flow • Peristaltic pump with rollers and bearings The concept in the Figure below makes use of rollers mounted on bearings instead of shoes to reduce friction. Rollers are mounted on rotor disc as shown in figure. Rotor disc is mounted on shaft. As shaft rotates roller pushes fluid in the tube by squeezing it from suction to discharge. Lubricating oil will not be required as rollers will rotate over the tube. There is need to change rollers as per tube diameter.
(Dhumal, 2012)
The above design will be used for the project as (Dhumal, 2012) has stated that it has Low friction, it also has less complexity and is also easy to replace. It also has Low Vibration / Noise and uses Less Floor space. Since cost and time plays a major role in this project we will proceed with this design as the rest can prove to be tedious due to the unavailability of time/financial funds/materials.
Approximate cost for the project
No. Name Price (Sri Lankan Rupee) 1 PIC 16F877A 450.00 2 PicKit 3 2990.00 3 Stepper Motor 3000.00 4 L298N Motor Drive 300.00 5 LCD Display 280.00 6 Key Pad 170.00 7 PCB board 60.00 8 Electronic components 500.00 9 Mechanical and running components 1000.00 10 Total 8750 Gantt chart
# Task April May June July August
1 Project identification
2 Research 3 Learning PIC 4 Learning PCB fabrication and Motor control
5 Parts fabrication
6 Assembling 7 Testing 8 debugging 9 Final tuning References Dhumal, S. R., 2012. Design and Development of Rotary Peristaltic Pump. International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology (ISSN 2221-8386), Volume 2, pp. 157-163. Klespitz, J. & Kovács, . L., 2014. Peristaltic pumps – a review on working and control possibilities. Herl’any, Slovakia, IEEE. Stork, M. & Mayer, D., 2018. Peristaltic Pump With Magnetoelastic Drive. s.l., s.n.
