| 摘要 |
<p>An emulsifier (200) for producing water-in-fuel emulsions is disclosed. The emulsifier comprises a mixing chamber (202) for mixing fuel and water. A fuel inlet (206a)is provided for directing fuel into the mixing chamber at a rate of about 0.60m3/hr to about 108m3/hr. One or more nozzles (201) are arranged to receive water from a water inlet (201a) and to inject the water into the mixing chamber. The mixing chamber has a diameter of between about 8.00mm and about 47mm. Each of the nozzles have a diameter of between about 0.50mm and 6.60mm. The emulsifier reliably produces water in fuel emulsions with water particles sizes of 2 to 6 microns across a range of water contents from 6%-40% V/V. The emulsifier does not have any moving parts, but is advantageously able to provide water-in-fuel emulsions with water content similar to emulsions produced by emulsifiers having moving parts and/or parts requiring maintenance and/or replacement.</p> |
