Week 7

Last week in lab, the group ordered the parts necessary for testing. The parts for testing included a tube and a water pump that is able to pump water at a sufficient volume and velocity.

Also during lab, the group spoke with Brandon Terronova to ensure that the 3D printer could print a scaled version of the heart valve for testing. This means that at the conclusion of this project, the team will have a heart valve with a diameter of 3 inches, which will be used as a model. The group will also have a heart valve with a diameter of 1 inch, which will be used for testing purposes. 

The testing will aim to prove that the design of the group's mechanical heart valve will limit the clicking sound made by existing heart valves.