Welcome to the next generation of peristaltic pump simulation! This interactive tool lets you explore the inner workings of a peristaltic pump with a level of realism rarely seen outside of a lab. Whether you're a student, engineer, or just curious, you can experiment with all the key parameters and see their effects in real time.
What Makes This Simulator Unique?
True-to-Life Tube Deformation: The flexible tube doesn't just compress—it deforms with smooth shoulders and visible bulging, just like real silicone or rubber tubing under a roller. Watch how the tube wall is displaced and rebounds as the rollers pass by.
Functional Inlet & Outlet: The blue rectangles and colored markers show exactly where fluid enters (bottom) and exits (top) the pump. These are dynamically aligned with the tube geometry and update as you change parameters.
Occlusion Control: Adjust how tightly the rollers squeeze the tube. 100% occlusion means a complete seal; lower values allow some fluid to slip past, reducing wear but also decreasing efficiency.
Back-Pressure Simulation: Add resistance at the outlet to see how real-world loads affect flow rate and pump performance. Higher back-pressure means lower flow and more stress on the system.
Tube Wear Visualization: Over time, the tube sections under the rollers will show visible wear. Use the Reset Wear button to simulate replacing the tube and restoring performance.
Fluid Selection: Choose from a variety of fluids (water, plasma, oil, syrup, etc.), each with its own viscosity and color. See how thicker fluids move more slowly and respond differently to pump settings.
Real-Time Flow Rate: The overlay displays both the calculated and measured flow rates, so you can compare theory with simulated "experiment" as you tweak the controls.
Demo Mode & Inactivity: If you step away, the simulator will automatically enter demo mode, cycling through different settings to showcase its features. Any meaningful user action (slider, button, keyboard) will stop the demo and return control to you.
Audio Feedback: Turn on the audio for a subtle hum that changes with pump speed, adding an extra layer of immersion.
How to Use
Use the sliders to adjust pump speed, number of rollers, tube diameter, occlusion, and back-pressure.
Select a fluid type to see how viscosity affects flow.
Click Play to start or pause the simulation, or Play Demo to watch an automated tour.
Try changing parameters while the pump is running to see instant feedback.
Tip: This simulator is designed for both education and experimentation. Try extreme settings, compare different fluids, or just watch the mesmerizing motion of the rollers and particles. Have fun exploring!