Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Quinlan, Nathan J."
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A computational investigation of the laser bonding of balloon catheters
Ryan, Enda (2015-09-28)The balloon catheters produced by Boston Scientific are manufactured using a laser bonding process. The behaviour of the materials during this laser welding process is not very well understood. In this work a computational ... -
High-resolution measurements of leakage flow through bileaflet mechanical heart valve hinges
Klusak, Ewa, Monika (2017-02-24)To restore proper function of the heart, diseased valves require repair or replacement. Mechanical heart valves are one of the treatments available. Despite their superior durability in comparison with biological prostheses, ...