Invention:
This technology involves the use of sweeping jets for the improved mixing of fluids. By incorporating planar arrays of sweeping jet actuators into mixing devices, this technology significantly increases the spreading rate of turbulent jets. This increased spreading rate decreases mixing time and enables the use of devices of shorter length. Thus, this technology has great potential for optimizing technical devices where fast mixing in limited space is required.
Background:
The mixing of fluids is highly relevant to the operation of devices like combustors and reactors, in which components must be mixed in a controlled way to facilitate a chemical reaction. Turbulent jets are commonly used in gas turbines and chemical reactors. Generally, planar turbulent jets have a spreading rate of about 0.1. This technology enhances mixing in turbulent jets, increasing spreading rate to between 0.4 and 0.5. This increased spreading rate enables faster mixing while requiring less physical space.
Applications:
- Aerospace
- Energy
- Gas Turbine Combustors
- Chemical Reactors
Advantages:
- Increased spreading rate
- Faster mixing
- Smaller devices
