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Taylor dispersion in shallow micro-channels: aspect ratio effect

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We consider the axial dispersion of a liquid flowing through a micro-channel, which has a slender shallow cross-section. A lubrication approximation allows for an analytical analysis of the effect of cross-section and aspect ratio on the dispersion process. Numerical simulations are performed in order to verify the approximate solution.

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The author thanks Alastair Smith for useful comments.

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Vikhansky, A. Taylor dispersion in shallow micro-channels: aspect ratio effect. Microfluid Nanofluid 7, 91–95 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10404-008-0366-5

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