Patent ID: 9283534
Filing Date: 2016-03-15
CPC Classification: B01J,C09B,G03G

Claim Text:
1. A method of phase inversion emulsification (PIE) comprising: a) combining a resin, an organic solvent and an optional neutralizing agent to form a mixture in a reaction vessel; b) injecting steam into said reaction vessel inducing turbulence in said mixture, wherein said injecting is by a steam injection nozzle selected from the group consisting of an “L” shaped nozzle, an “I” shaped nozzle and an “S” shaped nozzle; c) mixing said mixture to emulsify said mixture; and c) reducing pressure within said reaction vessel to remove said solvent, wherein said steam injection nozzle provides increased surface contact areas between steam and said mixture relative to contacting steam and said mixture without said nozzle.