FLOW DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS TO CONTROL FLOW IN PROCESS CHANNELS

摘要

The invention describes features that can be used to control flow to an array of micro channel s. The invention also describes methods and apparatus in which a process stream is distributed to plural mi cro channel s. The fluid processing method comprises passing a process stream into a manifold which is connected to at least two flow distribution channels. These flow distribution channels are connected to the process microchannels and comprise either at least four turns that are 90° or less, or at least two turns that are greater than 90°.