Device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluids
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1. A device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid, the device comprising:
- a first fluid passage having a longitudinal axis and defined by at least one wall having an inner surface;
a second fluid passage disposed within the first fluid passage and defined by at least one wall having an inner surface, the at least one wall that defines the second fluid passage includes a first baffle extending outward therefrom, thereby defining a first orifice between the first baffle and the at least one wall that defines the first fluid passage, the first orifice configured to generate a first hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream therefrom;
a second baffle disposed within the second fluid passage and spaced from the inner surface of the at least one wall that defines the second fluid passage, thereby defining a second orifice between the second baffle and the at least one wall that defines the second fluid passage, the second orifice configured to generate a second hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream therefrom.
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Abstract
A device and method for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid is provided. The device includes a fluid passage having at least two local constrictions of flow provided in a parallel relationship therein, wherein each local constriction of flow configured to generate a hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream therefrom. The at least two local constrictions of flow can include concentrically arranged annular orifices.
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23 Claims
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1. A device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid, the device comprising:
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a first fluid passage having a longitudinal axis and defined by at least one wall having an inner surface;
a second fluid passage disposed within the first fluid passage and defined by at least one wall having an inner surface, the at least one wall that defines the second fluid passage includes a first baffle extending outward therefrom, thereby defining a first orifice between the first baffle and the at least one wall that defines the first fluid passage, the first orifice configured to generate a first hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream therefrom;
a second baffle disposed within the second fluid passage and spaced from the inner surface of the at least one wall that defines the second fluid passage, thereby defining a second orifice between the second baffle and the at least one wall that defines the second fluid passage, the second orifice configured to generate a second hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream therefrom. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid, the device comprising:
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(a) an inlet opening for introducing fluid into the device;
(b) an outlet opening for exiting fluid from the device;
(c) a first fluid passage in fluid communication with the inlet opening and the oulet opening, the first fluid passage having;
(i) a first upstream end and a first downstream end;
(ii) a longitudinal axis and being defined by a first wall; and
(iii) a first baffle element disposed within the first fluid passage between the first upstream end and the first downstream end, thereby defining a first orifice between the outer-most perimeter of the first baffle element and the inside surface of the first wall, wherein the first baffle element is positioned to generate a hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream from the first baffle element;
(d) a second fluid passage in fluid communication with the inlet opening and the outlet opening, the second fluid passage having;
(i) a second upstream end and a second downstream end;
(ii) a longitudinal axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first fluid passage, the second fluid passage being defined by the outside surface of the first wall and the inside surface of a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being parallel to each other; and
(iii) a second baffle element disposed within the second fluid passage between the second upstream end and the second downstream end, the second baffle element being positioned substantially the same plane as the first baffle element, and the second baffle element being connected to or a part of the outside surface of the first wall, thereby defining a second orifice between the outer-most perimeter of the second baffle element and the inside surface of the second wall, wherein the second baffle element is positioned to generate a hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream from the second baffle element. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid, the device comprising:
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at least two passages to permit fluid to flow therethrough, each passage configured to provide for hydrodynamic cavitation in the fluid when the fluid flow through the at least two passages is constricted; and
an arrangement of a plurality of baffles, the baffles configured to restrict fluid flow through the passage when internally accommodated within the passages, wherein the plurality of baffles lie in substantially the same plane.
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21. A device for creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid, the device comprising:
a fluid passage having at least two local constrictions of flow provided in a parallel relationship therein, each local constriction of flow configured to generate a hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream therefrom. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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23. A method of creating hydrodynamic cavitation in fluid, the method comprising:
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providing a fluid passage having at least two local constrictions of flow provided in a parallel relationship therein; and
passing the fluid at a sufficient velocity through the at least two local constrictions of flow to generate a hydrodynamic cavitation field downstream from each local constriction.
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