Cross-flow assembly and method for membrane emulsification controlled droplet production
US12011695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
There is described a cross-flow apparatus for producing an emulsion or dispersion by dispersing a first phase in a second phase; said cross-flow apparatus comprising: an outer tubular sleeve (2) provided with a first inlet (3) at a first end (4); an emulsion outlet (5); and a second inlet (7), distal from and inclined relative to the first inlet; a tubular membrane provided with a plurality of pores and adapted to be positioned inside the tubular sleeve (2); and optionally an insert adapted to be located inside the tubular membrane, said insert comprising an inlet end and an outlet end, each of the inlet end and an outlet end being provided with chamfered region; the chamfered region is provided with a plurality of orifices and a furcation plate.
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