Reconfigurable mixing baffle for static mixer and method for making a static mixer

摘要

A mixing baffle for mixing a fluid flow in a static mixer includes a mixing element support structure extending along a longitudinal direction and a first set of moveable mixing elements coupled to the mixing element support structure. The first set of moveable mixing elements is formed in a first configuration and moves to a second configuration when the mixing baffle is inserted into a tubular conduit. In the second configuration, the first set of moveable mixing elements is optimized for mixing fluids and defines a plurality of undercuts that are difficult to mold. The mixing baffle may also include a second set of stationary mixing elements that interlace with the first set of moveable mixing elements when the first set of moveable mixing elements moves to the second configuration.

主权项

1. A mixing baffle for mixing a fluid flow in a static mixer, comprising:
a mixing element support structure extending along a longitudinal direction; a set of moveable mixing elements coupled to the mixing element support structure, the set of moveable mixing elements being formed in a first configuration; and a set of stationary mixing elements coupled to the mixing element support structure, the set of stationary mixing elements not interlaced with the set of moveable mixing elements when in the first configuration, wherein the set of moveable mixing elements moves from the first configuration to a second configuration when the mixing baffle is inserted into a tubular conduit, and wherein the set of moveable mixing elements and the set of stationary mixing elements alternately mesh together to form an interlaced lattice structure when the set of moveable mixing elements moves to the second configuration.