Carotid Bifurcation

Researchers:  Jocelyn Bale-Glickman

This project consists of an experimental investigation into carotid bifurcation.   The model seen below is a based on the artery of a live patient.   From the plaque removed, a mold was created from which male molds could be used for models.  For this project the male mold was placed into a lucite box and the female mold seen below is created.  An in-house pump pushes isopropyl alcohol containing small metal flakes.  As this occurs, cameras mounted around the setup can take flow-visualization or, in combination with the Nd-Yag Laser, PIV data can be taken.