Biocompatible with drug

Delivery accuracy

Variable flow rate

Leak proof

Less power

Failsafe

Min 2 to 5 years of life

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Properties of materials
Diaphragm area & thickness
Length of diffuser/nozzle
Diffuser angle
Area of chamber
No of channels
Applied voltage& pressure
Concentration of drug/fluid
Viscosity of fluid
Flow rate
Biocompatibility
Back floe/pressure
Self pumping frequency
Operating frequency

DESIGN PARAMETERS
Advantages of piezoelectric Actuator

Fast response times.
Large stroke displacement.
Force is high.

Advantages of polymer over ceramic

Elastic
Large strain
Less power
Change of properties by additives
WHY PIEZOELECTRIC POLYMER ?
EVALUATION OF THE ACTUATION METHOD AGAINST
DIFFERENT WEIGHTED CRITERIA
EVALUATION OF THE PUMPING METHOD AGAINST
DIFFERENT WEIGHTED CRITERIA