Matthaios Pelekis

Mr. Matthaios Pelekis

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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14 November 2023 in Micromachines
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NRNikolaos Rogkas
Nikolaos Rogkas
MPMatthaios Pelekis
Matthaios Pelekis
AMAlexandros Manios
Alexandros Manios
AAAlexandros Anastasiadis
Alexandros Anastasiadis
GVGeorgios Vasileiou
Georgios Vasileiou
VSVasilios Spitas
Vasilios Spitas
Peristaltic pumps are widely used in biomedical applications to ensure the safe flow of sterile or medical fluids. They are commonly employed for drug injections, IV fluids, and blood separation (apheresis). These pumps operate through a progressive contraction or expansion along a flexible tube, enabling fluid flow. They are also utilized in industrial applications for sanitary fluid transport, corrosive fluid handling, and novel pharmacological delivery systems. This research provides valuable insights into the selection and optimal design of the powertrain stages for peristaltic pumps implemented in drug delivery systems. The focus of this paper lies in the simulation and optimization of the performance of a power transmission gearbox by examining the energy consumption, sound levels, reliability, and volume as output metrics. The components of the powertrain consist of a helical gear pair for the first stage, a bevel gear pair for the second one, and finally a planetary transmission. Through extensive simulations, the model exhibits promising results, achieving an efficiency of up to 90%. Furthermore, alternative configurations were investigated to optimize the overall performance of the powertrain. This process has been simulated by employing the KISSsoft/KISSsys software package. The findings of this investigation contribute to advancements in the field of biomedical engineering and hold significant potential for improving the efficiency, reliability, and performance of drug delivery mechanisms.

1 September 2024 in Applied Thermal Engineering
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NRNikolaos Rogkas
Nikolaos Rogkas
AMAlexandros Manios
Alexandros Manios
MPMatthaios Pelekis
Matthaios Pelekis
EKEmmanouil Karampasakis
Emmanouil Karampasakis
MFMaria Fotopoulou
Maria Fotopoulou
DRDimitrios Rakopoulos
Dimitrios Rakopoulos