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- May 23, 2001
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From NewScientist Magazine: http://www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg18625036.300The problem with this is that blood flow in these prosthetic tubes is different from in natural blood vessels. Arteries naturally twist like a corkscrew and this 3D structure makes the blood swirl as it flows, which stops it stagnating. In contrast, blood flows through an artificial tube like water in a river, leading to areas of faster and slower flow, and stagnant zones, resembling the inside of river bends where sand builds up
Just thought it was interesting and I'm wondering what kind of effect the tubing might have on flow rates (positive or negative) if used with water cooling equipment. Especially in line runs with tight bends.