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An investigation of multiphase flow in complex microchannel geometries for hemodialysis systems using residence time distribution analysis

Creator:

Coblyn, Matthew Y.

Abstract:

There are approximately 2.2 million cases of End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) worldwide and current hemodialysis treatment is costly and ultimately insufficient compared to kidney transplantation. There is a strong need to arrive at a better solution for treating ESRD. Microchannel-based hemodialysis is one proposed option, already shown to have improved...

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Dissertation