Optimization Design of Magnetically Suspended System for the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart
The BiVACORdevice is a third generation rotary total artificial heart under development to treat end stage cardiovascular disease. Non-contact suspension and rotation of the impeller of the blood pump was achieved by a combination of a permanent magnet hybrid type magnetic bearing and an axial flux brush-less DC motor. Moreover, according to a series of animal trials, functionality of the proposed magnetic system in the total artificial heart application was clarified.
Author: Nobuyuki Kurita and Daniel Timms and Nicholas Greatrex and Matthias Kleinheyer and Toru Masuzawa | Published: 2014
Booktitle: Proceedings of ISMB14
Booktitle: Proceedings of ISMB14