An electrohydrodynamic (EHD) conduction pump is provided for pumping dielectric
liquids, and a particular adaptation for mass transport of isothermal and non-isothermal
single phase liquids. The EHD conduction pump does not require direct injection
of electric charges into the fluid. The EHD conduction pump includes an EHD pumping
section and associated connecting tubes with electrodes arranged in series in the
pumping section. The electrodes are coupled to a high voltage low current dc power
supply. A positive polarity dc voltage is applied to the electrodes. Various electrode
configurations may be used, such as three-needle, hollow-tube, or pin-needle electrode configuration.