System and method for controlled mixing of fluids via temperature
US7494265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0329
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for continuous flow production of mixed fluids. The mixed fluids can comprise a mixture of different fluids or a mixture of the same fluid having different input properties such as temperature. In general, two streams of fluid of varying temperature are supplied to a mixer. The flow rate of each of the input fluids can be regulated to produce a mixed fluid at a desired flow rate and temperature. As an example, mass flow controllers can regulate the flow rates of a hot and cold stream of de-ionized water to produce a stream of de-ionized water at a desired flow rate and temperature.
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