Method for enhanced atomization of liquids

Patent · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:868807

Thompson, Richard E ^[1]; White, Jerome R ^[2]

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1. 27121 Puerta del Oro, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
2. 44755 Wyandotte, Hemet, CA 92544

In a process for atomizing a slurry or liquid process stream in which a slurry or liquid is passed through a nozzle to provide a primary atomized process stream, an improvement which comprises subjecting the liquid or slurry process stream to microwave energy as the liquid or slurry process stream exits the nozzle, wherein sufficient microwave heating is provided to flash vaporize the primary atomized process stream.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76
• Assignee: Thompson, Richard E. (27121 Puerta del Oro, Mission Viejo, CA 92691);White, Jerome R. (44755 Wyandotte, Hemet, CA 92544)
• Patent Number(s): US 5217362
• OSTI ID: 868807
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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