Patent ID: 7998345
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A device for processing fluids comprising: a) a plurality of fin layers; b) a plurality of unperforated plates separating the plurality of fin layers so that a fluid flow passage is defined through each fin layer; c) a first fluid inlet in fluid communication with a first phase separation zone in turn in fluid communication with a first end portion of the fluid flow passages and adapted to receive a first fluid stream; d) a first fluid outlet in fluid communication with a second opposite phase separation zone in turn in fluid communication with a second end portion of the fluid flow passages; e) a second fluid inlet in fluid communication with the second opposite phase separation zone and adapted to receive a second fluid stream; f) a second fluid outlet in fluid communication with the first phase separation zone; and g) said plurality of fin layers each comprising a plurality of alternating rows of offset fins, and providing a shearing action on the second fluid stream as it flows through the fluid flow passages to provide mass transfer to the first fluid stream as it flows through the fluid flow passages.