Mixing apparatus and the uses thereof

摘要

A process and apparatus for use in atomizing a combustible material into a form for improved combustion comprising (i) an atomization zone, (ii) an ante-chamber connecting with the atomization zone, (iii) at least two feed inlets to the ante-chamber at least one being for said combustible material and at least one other for an auxiliry atomizing gas, and (iv) means (e.g. a mixing vane) at or in the immediate vicinity of the exit of the atomization zone for modifying the profile of atomized material exiting from the zone; and in which apparatus the atomization zone is of generally cylindrical cross-section and is provided internally with means which are adapted to impart to the streams of the combustible material and atomizing gas passing therethrough multiple shearing action and changes of rotational direction. Substantially no atomization of the fuel by the auxiliary gas occurs prior to entry into the atomization zone.