Powering a Micropump System: Solutions for 100 Volts

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To power a micropump system requiring 100 volts, users are exploring options like connecting multiple batteries in series or utilizing a voltage multiplier. The micropump in question is a piezoelectric design created using CAD, but lacks a datasheet for reference. Key considerations include understanding the specific application requirements and the necessary power specifications, such as wattage and current flow at 100 volts. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between voltage and power, highlighting the need for clarity on wattage requirements. Efficient solutions for powering the micropump are sought, with a focus on achieving the desired performance.
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Hello All,

I am trying to figure out how to power a micropump system that requires 100 volts. I looked at some current micro batteries, and their voltages range between 2 - 4 volts.

I am confused on how to provide enough power. Do I just use several batteries in series or use a voltage multiplier or both? Is there a more efficient way to power this type of device? The system I am trying to create is similar in dimension to a pacemaker.
 
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a micropump that requires 100V ?

have you go a link to the datasheet for your particular pump ?

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Dave
 
Thanks, Dave. It is a piezoelectric pump that we created using CAD. I don't have a datasheet for the pump.
 
pekpek said:
Hello All,

I am trying to figure out how to power a micropump system that requires 100 volts. I looked at some current micro batteries, and their voltages range between 2 - 4 volts.

I am confused on how to provide enough power. Do I just use several batteries in series or use a voltage multiplier or both? Is there a more efficient way to power this type of device? The system I am trying to create is similar in dimension to a pacemaker.

pekpek said:
Thanks, Dave. It is a piezoelectric pump that we created using CAD. I don't have a datasheet for the pump.

What is the application? What are the specs you are trying to achieve with your micropump?
 
pekpek said:
Thanks, Dave. It is a piezoelectric pump that we created using CAD. I don't have a datasheet for the pump.
Then how did you arrive at the requirement of 100V?

Edit; wait, did you pick/calculate it yourself based on the amount you want your material to deflect?
 
pekpek said:
I am confused on how to provide enough power.
Voltage is not power. How many watts? How much current flow do you need at 100V?
 
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