Hierarchical Engineering Model of the Human Body
Som presented and published a paper on this subject as follows:
http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=2602063&resultClick=1
Hierarchical Engineering Model of the Human BodySomayajulu D. Karamchetty
[+-] Author Affiliations
Somayajulu D. Karamchetty
Technology Consultant, Potomac, MD
Paper No. IMECE2016-66253, pp. V003T04A060; 6 pages
doi:10.1115/IMECE2016-66253
From:
· ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
· Volume 3: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering
· Phoenix, Arizona, USA, November 11–17, 2016
· Conference Sponsors: ASME
· ISBN: 978-0-7918-5053-4
· Copyright © 2016 by ASME
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Abstract
Engineers are able to understand the behavior of complex engineering systems, such as air & space systems, chemical refineries, nuclear plants, and high performance computers, through modeling and simulation. They divide a complex system into several hierarchical levels; each level is modeled in sufficient detail by engineers and scientists well versed in those disciplines; and an integrated model is realized. Please click here to download an Abstract.
A hierarchical engineering model of the human body is suggested in a white paper by this author. Such a model would have six levels: the whole body as a system, system of systems in the body, organs, tissues, cells, and molecules. In order to implement the engineering modeling method, we first identify several systems in the body that deal with energy, transportation, pumping, electrical, chemical, biochemical, sensing, communications, and so on. Digestive system is the body’s typical energy system with inputs of food and conversion of food into intermediate forms that are readily used by the muscles to generate mechanical energy, forces, and moments to enable various internal functions as well as external activities of humans. The circulation system, the respiratory system, and a number of other systems are similar to transportation systems that move various materials from their sources to destinations. Again, like in an engineering system, as the materials are moved from one location to another, several mechanical transformations and chemical reactions occur. Hence, thermodynamic systems analyses are applied at each level. Just as we do with engineering components, mechanical and material analyses and modeling of various components and tissues in the body can be done.
It is the author’s view that engineering modeling of the human body will throw light on various functions of a normally healthy body and may explain a variety of illnesses and diseases.
Following the engineering practice, faults can be inserted into the models and the behavior of the body studied to see if certain known and unknown diseases can be modeled and simulated. Ultimately, such modeling will assist the medical, pharmaceutical, and nutritional specialists to provide humans with healthy living and great healthcare when they fall ill.
The author suggests the development of a hierarchical model of the human body as such a model will lead to greater understanding of the healthy human and likely causes for diseases. It will lead to far reaching benefits to the medical and engineering fields
I am keenly interested in supporting a research organization that likes to consider launching this research effort. Please contact me for a discussion.
http://proceedings.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/proceeding.aspx?articleid=2602063&resultClick=1
Hierarchical Engineering Model of the Human BodySomayajulu D. Karamchetty
[+-] Author Affiliations
Somayajulu D. Karamchetty
Technology Consultant, Potomac, MD
Paper No. IMECE2016-66253, pp. V003T04A060; 6 pages
doi:10.1115/IMECE2016-66253
From:
· ASME 2016 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
· Volume 3: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering
· Phoenix, Arizona, USA, November 11–17, 2016
· Conference Sponsors: ASME
· ISBN: 978-0-7918-5053-4
· Copyright © 2016 by ASME
[…]
Abstract
Engineers are able to understand the behavior of complex engineering systems, such as air & space systems, chemical refineries, nuclear plants, and high performance computers, through modeling and simulation. They divide a complex system into several hierarchical levels; each level is modeled in sufficient detail by engineers and scientists well versed in those disciplines; and an integrated model is realized. Please click here to download an Abstract.
A hierarchical engineering model of the human body is suggested in a white paper by this author. Such a model would have six levels: the whole body as a system, system of systems in the body, organs, tissues, cells, and molecules. In order to implement the engineering modeling method, we first identify several systems in the body that deal with energy, transportation, pumping, electrical, chemical, biochemical, sensing, communications, and so on. Digestive system is the body’s typical energy system with inputs of food and conversion of food into intermediate forms that are readily used by the muscles to generate mechanical energy, forces, and moments to enable various internal functions as well as external activities of humans. The circulation system, the respiratory system, and a number of other systems are similar to transportation systems that move various materials from their sources to destinations. Again, like in an engineering system, as the materials are moved from one location to another, several mechanical transformations and chemical reactions occur. Hence, thermodynamic systems analyses are applied at each level. Just as we do with engineering components, mechanical and material analyses and modeling of various components and tissues in the body can be done.
It is the author’s view that engineering modeling of the human body will throw light on various functions of a normally healthy body and may explain a variety of illnesses and diseases.
Following the engineering practice, faults can be inserted into the models and the behavior of the body studied to see if certain known and unknown diseases can be modeled and simulated. Ultimately, such modeling will assist the medical, pharmaceutical, and nutritional specialists to provide humans with healthy living and great healthcare when they fall ill.
The author suggests the development of a hierarchical model of the human body as such a model will lead to greater understanding of the healthy human and likely causes for diseases. It will lead to far reaching benefits to the medical and engineering fields
I am keenly interested in supporting a research organization that likes to consider launching this research effort. Please contact me for a discussion.
Ideas on Engineering Aspects of the Human Body
During the period when I was doing research on the Engineering Modeling of the Human Body, several ideas came to mind. I describe them in the following.
Growth of the Stomach
Gas in the Digestive system
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Healthy Okara Foods
Abstract
Okara is the fibrous remains of the soybean after it has been processed to make soymilk. It is very high in moisture content and contains the insoluble carbohydrates and dietary fiber of the soybean, as well some remaining protein and fat. Unfortunately, most Okara is discarded as a waste product or is consigned as animal feed. We have developed several tasty and nutritious recipes using Okara as the main ingredient.
Please contact me for details if you like to make these products and go into business.
Okara is the fibrous remains of the soybean after it has been processed to make soymilk. It is very high in moisture content and contains the insoluble carbohydrates and dietary fiber of the soybean, as well some remaining protein and fat. Unfortunately, most Okara is discarded as a waste product or is consigned as animal feed. We have developed several tasty and nutritious recipes using Okara as the main ingredient.
Please contact me for details if you like to make these products and go into business.
Solar Cool House
Abstract
Solar Cool-houses are like traditional greenhouses but a significant difference is that they create a cool environment for plants to thrive in an otherwise harsh environment. They will have transparent roofs covered with with transparent solar PV panels and hot water heaters. During the day under the sun, the transparent PV panels produce electric power which can be used to generate chilled water or cool air to keep the greenhouse environment cool. Locally available non-potable water or sea water is heated in the water heaters and through desalination process, convert it to water suitable for plants.
As global population increases, there is a greater demand for food, water, and energy. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly used as energy generators. But, such systems occupy large tracts of land competing for land, which is needed grow more food. Solar cool houses can be built on the vast tracts of currently waste lands that are desert like, fallow, and barren. Thus, such lands in the harsh, hot, and dry desert-like environments can be converted into flourishing crop lands.
By a proper selection of materials for the solar cells for the PV panels, the wavelengths of light in solar spectrum that are utilized for photosynthesis are passed through to the plants in the cool-house. Thus, one hundred per cent of the energy in the solar radiation incident on the roof is absorbed by the PV panels, the plants, and the water in the hot water heaters.
Any excess or deficit of electric energy generation in a solar cool house complex is exchanged with the electric power grid. Deserts and arid lands usually have very inferior soils. In such locations and situations, hydroponics, and pisciculture can thrive in the cool houses.
Please contact me for details if you like to build Solar cool-houses and go into business.
Solar Cool-houses are like traditional greenhouses but a significant difference is that they create a cool environment for plants to thrive in an otherwise harsh environment. They will have transparent roofs covered with with transparent solar PV panels and hot water heaters. During the day under the sun, the transparent PV panels produce electric power which can be used to generate chilled water or cool air to keep the greenhouse environment cool. Locally available non-potable water or sea water is heated in the water heaters and through desalination process, convert it to water suitable for plants.
As global population increases, there is a greater demand for food, water, and energy. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly used as energy generators. But, such systems occupy large tracts of land competing for land, which is needed grow more food. Solar cool houses can be built on the vast tracts of currently waste lands that are desert like, fallow, and barren. Thus, such lands in the harsh, hot, and dry desert-like environments can be converted into flourishing crop lands.
By a proper selection of materials for the solar cells for the PV panels, the wavelengths of light in solar spectrum that are utilized for photosynthesis are passed through to the plants in the cool-house. Thus, one hundred per cent of the energy in the solar radiation incident on the roof is absorbed by the PV panels, the plants, and the water in the hot water heaters.
Any excess or deficit of electric energy generation in a solar cool house complex is exchanged with the electric power grid. Deserts and arid lands usually have very inferior soils. In such locations and situations, hydroponics, and pisciculture can thrive in the cool houses.
Please contact me for details if you like to build Solar cool-houses and go into business.
North Capital University, Gurgaon, India
Gave talks at the University in 2015.