Controlling a fluid flow with a magnetic field

摘要

A device, system and method for controlling the fluid flow of a process fluid in a tube with a magnetic field. A ferrogel can be included in the tube with the process fluid. A membrane can encapsulate the ferrogel. A mounting support can secure the membrane within the tube, and a magnetic field generator can generate the magnetic field to deform the membrane and the ferrogel from a natural position to a deformed position.

主权项

1. A device, comprising:
a tube including a process fluid; a membrane encapsulating a ferrogel; a mounting support to secure the membrane within the tube; and a magnetic field generator to generate a magnetic field to deform the ferrogel from a natural position to a deformed position to modify fluid flow of the process fluid in the tube between the membrane and the tube, wherein, upon the magnetic field generator the magnetic field, the ferrogel moves radial inward toward a center of the tube from the natural position to the deformed position.