摘要 |
A mechanical device (10) has surfaces (12, 14, 16) which dynamically produces changes in velocity-caused sheer planes thereby effectively produces a more homogenized mixed phase flow stream downstream. The device is unique in that it does not rely on physical contact with mechanical surfaces of each phase in the stream to re-direct the phases into a re-distributed mixture. This effect is generated dynamically with the pressure differentials caused by sheer planes and dynamic recirculation zones at different velocities. This differential pressure gradient is developed by inserting a pre-designed non-aerodynamic symmetrical device (10) in a mixed phase flow path to produce a re-circulating flow disrupting the laminar flow characteristics. This arrangement may be rectangular, conical, round, oval, multi-sided or annular in configuration. The invention may be in a fixed position or made to travel in a predetermined path depending on the process requirements. Consecutive unique units may be used in series for some processes.
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