This invention relates to a method, computer readable medium, and apparatus for identifying one or more problematic loops in an application. In one embodiment, a strain-inducing layer is formed, a relaxed layer is formed on the strain-inducing layer, a portion of the strain-inducing layer is removed, which allows the strain-inducing layer to relax and strain the relaxed layer. A separator for continuously separating fluid into a gaseous portion and a liquid portion operates in the infusion line downstream of the pump and prevents the infusion of gas during the stopping transient of the pump at the end of infusion. The time controller may be connected to the plurality of source drivers in a point-to-point fashion.