title: Miniature pumps at work.
abstract: The strengths and weaknesses of different types of pumps for use in compressible media applications are described. The considerations to take into account to select the right pump for the application are demonstrated in a blood pressure measuring device.
authors.affiliation: Schwarzer Präzision GmbH & Co. KG, Essen, Germany. d.borstell@schwarzer.com
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Borstell
mesh_terms: D015924:Blood Pressure Monitors; D003657:Decision Making; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000145:classification* / Q000191:economics; D012212:Rheology / Q000295:instrumentation*