Method and apparatus for controlling multi-fluid flow in a micro channel
US7534097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2191
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling multi-fluid flow in a micro channel is disclosed. The apparatus has a first inlet for a first fluid; a second inlet for a second fluid; a first outlet; and a second outlet. The micro channel is operatively and fluidically connected to the first inlet, the second inlet, the first outlet and the second outlet. The micro channel is for receiving the first fluid and the second fluid under pressure-driven flow; there being an interface between the first fluid and the second fluid when in the micro channel. The apparatus also includes a pair of electrodes for having a first electric field applied thereto for a controlling the fluid flow velocity of the first fluid along the micro channel.
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