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Hot gas atomization

US6565010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E20/34
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for atomizing a fluid wherein a gas is heated with the heating facilitating the acceleration of the gas to a high velocity. The accelerated gas contacts the fluid transferring shear, pressure and inertial forces and heat to the fluid effecting efficient atomization of the fluid.

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