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Flow field with contours of existing geometry and the ellipsoidal geometry: a) Velocity contour showing the leakage jet from the hinge region; b) Shear stress contour during the late stage of valve closure where the shear stress reaches the maximum value; c) Particle concentration; and d) Activation parameter at the time of closure.
