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Jet for use in a jet mill micronizer

US8387901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2006
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2224
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The current invention provides an improved jet nozzle suitable for use in a micronizing jet mill or retrofitting to an existing jet mill. The improved jet nozzle incorporates a coanda effect inducing element to enhance entrainment of particles to be ground within the vortex created by the micronizing jet mill. When the jet mill uses steam to generate the jet, use of the improved nozzle will reduce energy costs by increasing the efficiency of the jet mill.

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