Optimal inductor design for nanofluid heating characterisation. Issue 7 (5th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bertani, Roberta; Ceretta, Flavio; Di Barba, Paolo; Dughiero, Fabrizio; Forzan, Michele; Michelin, Rino Antonio; Sgarbossa, Paolo; Sieni, Elisabetta; Spizzo, Federico
• Is Part Of: Engineering computations. Volume 32:Issue 7(2015)
• Page Start: 1870
• Page End: 1892
• Publication Date: 2015-10-05
• Subjects: Multi-objective optimization -- Finite element analysis -- Sensitivity analysis -- Magnetic fluid hyperthermia -- Magnetic nanoparticles -- Uniform magnetic field; Computer-aided engineering -- Periodicals; Computer graphics -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• DOI: 10.1108/EC-10-2014-0218
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-4401

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – Magnetic fluid hyperthermia experiment requires a uniform magnetic field in order to control the heating rate of a magnetic nanoparticle fluid for laboratory tests. The automated optimal design of a real-life device able to generate a uniform magnetic field suitable to heat cells in a Petri dish is presented. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach: – The inductor for tests has been designed using finite element analysis and evolutionary computing coupled to design of experiments technique in order to take into account sensitivity of solutions. Findings: – The geometry of the inductor has been designed and a laboratory prototype has been built. Results of preliminary tests, using a previously synthesized and characterized magneto fluid, are presented. Originality/value: – Design of experiment approach combined with evolutionary computing has been used to compute the solution sensitivity and approximate a 3D Pareto front. The designed inductor has been tested in an experimental set-up.