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Controlled magnetohydrodynamic fluidic networks and stirrers

US8562305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2008
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01L2400/043
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are magnetohydrodynamic stirrers comprising a conduit or cavity having at least two electrodes disposed in such an orientation that, upon the application of a potential or current across the electrode pair within a magnetic field, secondary flows such as chaotic advection is generated.

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