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Apparatus and method for spraying liquid materials

US4919853A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1988
Grant dateApr 24, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S261/78
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for spraying liquids involving a flow of gas which shears the liquid. A flow of gas is introduced in a converging-diverging nozzle where it meets and shears the liquid into small particles which are of a size and uniformity which can be controlled through adjustment of pressures and gas velocity.

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