veepumpad

Veepumpad is a term used to describe a class of compact, modular pump modules designed to move fluids in small-scale devices. In literature and industry, a veepumpad generally refers to a self-contained pad-like package that integrates a micropump, fluid reservoir, valves, and control electronics. The design aims for low power consumption, small form factor, and compatibility with flexible substrates, enabling integration into wearables, point-of-care devices, and microfluidic systems.

Principles of operation vary, but common implementations use peristaltic microactuation with a compliant membrane, or electroosmotic or piezoelectric actuation to drive fluid. Sensors such as flow, pressure, or optical sensors may be integrated for closed-loop control, improving dosing accuracy and reliability in portable applications.

Applications for veepumpads span several fields. In biomedical contexts, they appear in lab-on-a-chip sample handling, compact drug-delivery devices, and portable diagnostic readers. In environmental and agricultural tech, they are used for small-scale irrigation or fluid sampling. They are also explored for thermal management and cooling in compact electronics, where precise fluid movement supports heat exchange and system stability.

Standardization for veepumpads is limited; the term is used descriptively across diverse designs rather than signifying a single specification. Differences typically arise in actuation mechanism, power source, fluid compatibility, and control interfaces. As a result, implementations are often branded or customized to specific research or commercial needs.

See also: microfluidics, peristaltic pump, electroosmotic pump.