WIDE-RANGE MICROFLUIDIC FLOW SENSOR WITH CLOGGING DETECTION
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<5% sensing accuracy from 100s of nL to 10s of mL with modular cartridge-based system
High-performance microfluidic flow sensor
In today’s rapidly evolving world, precision and efficiency are vital in the manufacturing and healthcare industries. Microfluidic systems are small-scale devices designed to handle and control fluids at the micrometer level. These systems can incorporate multiple microchannels on a single, hand-held chip.
A microfluidic flow sensor is an essential component of microfluidic systems used to measure low flow rates. By integrating a flow sensor into microfluidic systems, users can achieve precise control over liquid flow in their experiments, opening up new possibilities for miniaturized, efficient, and highly effective fluid management.
The Microfluidics Innovation Center developed a highly-performant wide-range microfluidic flow sensor with proven high accuracy, precision, and reliability (Galileo flow sensor).
The technology provides a robust and versatile solution for microfluidic applications thanks to its many features:
- <5% flow rate accuracy for any given range
- Configurable sensing ranges from 0.5 to 10,000 µL/min
- Fully replaceable cartridge format for range configuration and flow path replacement
- Automatic detection of internal clogging and measurement drift (e.g., biofouling)
- Bi-directional flow rate measurement (positive & negative)
- Galileo user interface and LCD screen for direct flow rate monitoring
Technical specifications
Flow rate ranges: For example, flow rate ranges with <5% accuracy:
- 0.5 – 20 µL/min
- 2 – 150 µL/min
- 40 – 1200 µL/min
- 0.5 – 10 mL/min
Note that the range can be customized and may change depending on working fluid properties (viscosity, etc.)
Calibrated liquids: aqueous media (others are possible upon request)
Wetted materials: PEEK, steel, fluorosilicone, perfluoropolyether resin
Internal volume: approx. 40 µL (variable depending on the used configuration range)
Operation pressure: up to 3 bar gauge pressure
Maximum pressure rating: up to 6 bar gauge pressure
Software operability: standalone GUI for data visualization and logging; optional Python API
Please note that this is a beta version of this technology, so exact specifications are subject to change.
Download the Galileo user interface
- Detection of the Galileo flow sensor
- Reading and plotting flow rate in real time
- Display of clogging detection flag
- Record flow rate and clogging detection with an acquisition rate of up to 100 Hz
How can we help your experiment
This application pack is still under development. That being said, we can always guarantee reliable and high-precision microfluidic flow control. Our microfluidic instruments are high-performance, versatile and user-friendly. Our experts will bring support and expertise during the setup and implementation of this microfluidic flow sensor pack.
Can a pack be customized
Yes! Our experts will establish which instruments are best suited for your application. Contact us using the “talk to our experts” green button above.
Can I buy individual instruments?
You can order our instruments on the product section of our website.
Funding and Support
The development of this microfluidic flow sensor has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon research and innovation program under HORIZON-EIC-2022-TRANSITION-01, grant agreement no. 101113098 (GALILEO).
