Converging-diverging supersonic shock disruptor for fluid nebulization and drop fragmentation
US8680460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/045
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disruptor apparatus comprises a nozzle comprising: a converging section; a diverging section; and a throat between the converging section and the diverging section. The disruptor apparatus also comprises a holder configured to receive a fluid conduit, which comprises an outlet located in the converging section; and a channel disposed about the holder and configured to guide a gas past the outlet of the fluid conduit, through the converging section, through the throat and into the diverging section where the gas travels at supersonic speed and establishes a standing shock wave in the diverging section. A mass spectrometer and a method are also described.
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