Drop recovery system and associated method
US11890613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0829
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a recovery system for drops comprising: a conduit for the circulation of a working fluid comprising a plurality of pockets that are isolated by separators, a recovery substrate comprising multiple compartments, a displacement device that is able to successively position the outlet of the conduit opposite at least two different compartments, a preparation device that is able to inject, into the conduit, an additional volume of separator fluid and an additional volume of carrier fluid, such that the volume of at least one separator is greater than or equal to a critical separation volume, and that the volume of at least one bubble formed by a pocket and a part of the separator is greater than or equal to a critical detachment volume.
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