Patent ID: 7566165
Filing Date: 2009-07-28
Classification: B01F,B29B

Abstract:
1. A manifold suitable for introducing one or more additives into a fluid stream, the manifold comprising: (a) a conduit for conveying the fluid stream, the conduit having a length and a flowpath extending along the length thereof, the conduit comprising: (b) a plurality of corresponding nozzles, each nozzle connected to a respective port and having a distal end, a proximal end, and a duct connecting the distal and proximal ends thereof, the distal end of each nozzle projecting inward from the interior wall of the conduit and being disposed in the flowpath of the conduit to permit fluid communication between the duct and the flowpath, and (c) a plurality of corresponding valves, each valve being connected to a respective nozzle, each valve being in fluid communication with the duct of the respective nozzle and adapted to introduce at least one additive into the duct of the nozzle and into the flowpath of the conduit.