Patent ID: 8083397
Filing Date: 2011-12-27
Classification: B01F

Abstract:
1. A mixer for mixing at least first and second fluids, comprising: a conduit configured to receive a stream of the first and second fluids; and a first series of mixing elements disposed within the conduit and configured to divide the stream in a first direction; and a second series of mixing elements disposed within the conduit and configured to divide the stream in a second direction different from the first direction; wherein the mixing elements of the first series each comprises a first planar member oriented in the first direction and defining a leading, stream dividing edge, a second planar member oriented in the second direction and defining a trailing, stream recombining edge, a first deflecting surface extending outwardly from a first side of the first planar member and configured to direct fluid flow to a space adjacent a first side of the second planar member, and a second deflecting surface extending outwardly from a second side of the first planar member and configured to direct fluid flow to a space adjacent a second side of the second planar member.