Modelling system

Abstract

A modelling system (1) comprises a blood vessel simulating model (2) connected to a pump system (3) and mounted in the field of view of a polariscope system (4) and a camera system (7). The model (2) is mounted on an adjustable stand (5). The blood vessel simulating model (2) is connected to the pump system by outlet control and access valves (10). The blood vessel simulating model (2) is connected to the pump system (3) by a clip (9). A pressure sensor (8) is provided to monitor pressure levels within the model (2). The pump system (3), pressure sensor (8), polariscope (4) and camera (7) are controlled by controllers (39, 11, 13). The adjustable stand (5) is movable to facilitate rotation, change of orientation, change of level of one end of the model with respect to the other end, and bending of the blood vessel simulating model (2). The pump system (3) circulates a liquid to the model (2) to simulate blood flow in the model. The modelling system (1) facilitates determination of the magnitude and direction of the resultant pulsative forces acting on the model (2).

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