摘要 |
<p>A chemical reactor and method of using the same. The reactor comprises first and second micro-engineered discrete flow passages (11, 15) for receiving chemical fluids. The first fluid passage (11) receives a first chemical fluid in which a chemical change or reaction in the fluid can be initiated by subjecting the fluid to a stimulus. A stimulation means (13) is located in, or adjacent to, the first flow passage (11), and is operable to stimulate a chemical change or reaction in the first fluid. The second micro-engineered discrete flow passage (15) receives a second chemical fluid which will interact with the stimulated first fluid when contacted by the stimulated first fluid. The first and second flow passages (11, 15) converge at a first region (19) to form an outlet passage (19, 21) within which the first and second fluids may contact each other.</p> |