Devices and fluid flow methods for improving mixing
US8277112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F33/30
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides devices and methods for increasing the degree of mixing of fluids, including under conditions of laminar flow and turbulent flow. In one embodiment, mixing of fluids using the invention's devices and methods is increased by splitting the flow of at least one of the fluids into two or more inlet channels. This is optionally followed by further splitting and merging (e.g., using one or more split and merge (SAM) mixer) the fluids.
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