Apparatus, System, and Methods for Blending Crude Oils

摘要

This application includes mixing devices, methods, and systems in which a second fluid can be introduced through a second flow channel to a dispersion member for extrusion through a perforated portion of a dispersion member into a first flow channel for mixing with a first fluid. In some of the present mixing devices, methods, and systems, the second flow channel is substantially perpendicular to the first flow channel, and/or the perforated portion is disposed on a downstream portion of the dispersion member.

主权项

1. A mixing device for mixing a first oil fluid with a second oil fluid of a different viscosity and/or density, the mixing device comprising:
a body defining a first inlet, a first outlet, and a first flow channel extending from the first inlet to the first outlet, the body further defining a second inlet having a longitudinal axis that is disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the first flow channel; a dispersion member configured to be coupled to the body such that a sidewall of the dispersion member extends into the first flow channel with an upstream portion of the sidewall facing the first inlet and a downstream portion of the sidewall facing the first outlet, the dispersion member defining a second flow channel in fluid communication with the second inlet; where the downstream portion of the sidewall extending into the first flow channel includes a perforated portion.