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2D Bifurcating Artery

Created using ANSYS 14.5

Problem Statement

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We’ll ignore 3D effects and use the following idealized 2D geometry. All dimensions are shown in mm.

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Consider the following two plaque configurations. Model the plaque as a circular arc with a diameter of 3 mm except the one that spans two limbs whose dimensions are shown below.

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You also need to study the effect of a blood clot in the right branch (in addition to the plaque) as shown in the figure below. Assume that the blood clot has a diameter of 1 mm.

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FLUENT Inputs

• Steady 2D flow
• Outlet gauge pressure = 0 Pa
• Density = 1000 kg/m³
• Coefficient of viscosity = 0.001 kg/(m-s)
• Adjust inlet velocity to get a Reynolds no. of 400.

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1. No plaque
2. The above two plaque configurations without blood clot
3. The above two plaque configurations with blood clot

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