Patent ID: 6827296
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: F23D

Abstract:
A multi-fluid atomizing nozzle comprising:a nozzle body of defined shape having a first and second end, the nozzle body having a nozzle body chamber located proximal to the second end of the nozzle body, the nozzle body having an outer surface, the nozzle body having a nosepiece of defined size and shape incorporated into the nozzle body, the nosepiece having a first and second end, the nosepiece being located at the second end of the nozzle body, the nosepiece protruding out from the nozzle body, the nosepiece having a nosepiece chamber with a first and second end, the nozzle body chamber flowing into the nosepiece chamber, the second end of the nosepiece having an aperture allowing fluid communication between the inside of the nosepiece chamber and the exterior of the nozzle body; a nozzle cap having a first and second end, the nozzle cap having a shape complimentary to the defined shape of second end of the nozzle body, the nozzle cap further having an inner and outer surface, the first end of the nozzle cap being open, the second end of the nozzle cap being closed with the exception of a nozzle cap aperture of defined diameter; a means for mating the nozzle cap with the second end of the nozzle body; a mixing chamber formed by the mating of the second end of the nozzle body and the first end of the nozzle cap, when mated together there being a specified distance between the second end of the nozzle body and the inner surface of the second end of the nozzle cap; a means for supplying and directing a stream of dispersion gas to the mixing chamber; a means for supplying and directing a stream of feed stock to the nozzle body chamber; a means for supplying and directing a stream of atomizing fluid to the nozzle body chamber.