Fractal device for mixing and reactor applications

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2006-05-31

2011-11-01

Cooley, Charles E (Department: 1774)

Agitating

Stationary deflector in flow-through mixing chamber

C138S042000

Reissue Patent

active

RE042882

ABSTRACT:
Two or more independent and offset fluid transporting fractals allow the scaling and intermingling of two or more fluids separately and simultaneously prior to contacting the fluids with one another. The device provides rapid and homogeneous mixing and/or reaction.

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