Figure 2
From: Behavior of a viscoelastic valveless pump: a simple theory with experimental validation
A theoretical valveless pump, discretized into segments k = 1, 2, ... M, which are connected in a closed loop with segment M joining segment 1. Here individual segments are shown "exploded", prior to assembly into a loop. Pressures, P, as well as areas, A, are defined at the midpoints of each segment. Flows, Q, are defined as the discharge from the right hand end of each segment.