Research Article

Modeling of a Piezoelectric MEMS Micropump Dedicated to Insulin Delivery and Experimental Validation Using Integrated Pressure Sensors: Application to Partial Occlusion Management

Table 1

Physical and/or fluidic effects and their electrical equivalents.

Fluidic parametersElectrical parameters

Flow rateCurrent
Pressure dropVoltage
MassInductance
Flow restrictorResistance
ElasticityCapacitance