Heat exchanger with pressure controlling restricter

摘要

A heat transfer method for a polymer mixture is disclosed, comprising the steps of transporting the polymer mixture in a flow path through a heat exchange medium and restricting the flow of the polymer mixture at a predetermined location along the flow path. This method defines a zone upstream of the flow restriction device, wherein the mixture is sufficiently pressurized to prevent vaporization of volatile components of the mixture. This method also defines a zone downstream of the flow restriction device maintained at a pressure lower than that of the upstream zone, wherein the pressure is sufficiently relieved to induce partial vaporization of volatile components of the mixture.