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Forming a solution of fluids having low miscibility and large-scale differences in viscosity

US6179458A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1997
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD01D1/065
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to mixing two substantially immiscible fluids having substantial viscosity differences into a single phase solution. The invention particular includes a mixer comprising a specially designed conveyor flights to provide shear mixing without differential conveying of the fluids or causing excessive back pressure or pressure drop on the solution.

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