TS EN ISO 10991

TS EN ISO 10991 is a vocabulary standard for the terms and definitions used in microfluidics. Micro process engineering and microfluidics are technical fields concerned with controlling fluids in very small volumes, where precise handling, transport and reaction behavior are central to the technology. The standard establishes a shared technical language for these disciplines.

The technical context of microfluidics and micro process engineering

In microfluidic systems, flow, mixing, heat transfer and sample preparation often take place in very small channels and with minimal sample volumes. That gives the field concepts that differ from conventional macro-scale laboratory setups, such as channel geometry, surface effects, laminar flow and device integration. Vocabulary standards help keep these terms consistent and support the same meaning across research, development and industrial use.

Application areas covered by this vocabulary

According to the document, the terms and definitions apply to micro process engineering and microfluidics used in medical and veterinary diagnostics, chemistry, agriculture, pharmacy, biotechnology and the agrifood industry, as well as other application areas. By collecting the terminology used in these fields, the standard improves clarity in research, device design, laboratory practice and technical communication. As a vocabulary standard, it focuses on definitions and consistent use of terms rather than on prescribing test methods or performance limits.