Spray drying methods and related compositions
US8524279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for atomizing a liquid under dispersal conditions suitable for spray drying at a commercial plant scale. In one embodiment, a liquid atomizer has a structural body adapted for connection with a spray dryer and a plurality of atomizing nozzles. Each of the atomizing nozzles includes a liquid nozzle adapted to disperse a supply of liquid and a gas nozzle adapted to disperse a supply of gas. In another embodiment, a process for producing a powder blend of at least two target substances in a single processing step is provided.
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