Fluid mixing and withdrawing methods

Details Fluid mixing and withdrawing methods Fluid mixing and withdrawing methods

1997-10-21

2000-05-16

Cooley, Charles E.

Agitating

Operator supported

Mixing chamber type

366189, 366268, 366339, B01F 506

Patent

active

060627220

ABSTRACT:
Fluid mixing methods and systems are disclosed. In but one implementation, a fluid mixing method includes providing a mixing passageway having a mixing element therein. A fluid to be mixed is passed in both of opposing directions through at least a portion of the mixing passageway to mix said fluid. In one aspect, at least one fluid reservoir is provided having a mixing passageway connected in fluid communication therewith. Preferably, two fluid reservoirs are provided, with the mixing passageway extending therebetween. A fluid to be mixed is provided in at least one reservoir. At least some of the fluid from the fluid reservoir is flowed into the mixing passageway in a flow direction. After flowing fluid into the mixing passageway, at least some of the fluid within the mixing passageway is flowed in a reversed flow direction and from the mixing passageway back into the fluid reservoir. In another implementation, a fluid mixing system comprises two fluid reservoirs interconnected by a mixing passageway having a mixing element therein.

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