Patent ID: 6012652
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: B01J,B05B,C10G

Abstract:
An atomizing nozzle for atomizing a liquid stream into a fan-shaped spray comprising:(a) a nozzle barrel for receiving a liquid stream and dispersion medium, having a center longitudinal axis, an inlet end, and a tip end;(b) a tip, connected to the tip end of the nozzle barrel and having a vertical centerline, an inner surface and an outer surface; and(c) at least three substantially vertical openings capable of atomizing the liquid stream into liquid droplets, the openings extending through the inner surface of the tip to the outer surface of the tip, each opening having a length and a width, wherein the length of the opening is greater than the width and the length runs in a direction substantially vertical relative to the tip vertical centerline; each opening further having a first midpoint on the inner surface of the tip, and a second midpoint on the outer surface of the tip, and a center longitudinal axis formed by a line intersecting the first and second midpoints, and wherein an angle .theta., formed between the center longitudinal axis of each opening and the center longitudinal axis of the nozzle barrel, is from 0 to about 75 degrees.