US 12,515,189 B2 · Flow reactors and related systems and methods

Abstract

Fluidic systems, modules, and associated methods are generally described. In some embodiments, a fluidic system comprises a module which is configured such that fluid may flow therethrough with a relatively uniform time-averaged linear flow rate (i.e., the time-averaged flow rate that is perpendicular to the transverse cross-sectional area) and/or time-averaged flux across the transverse cross-sectional area of the module. Advantageously, such modules may behave in a way such that the time-averaged linear flow rate and/or time-averaged flux exhibits minimal or no dependence on the transverse cross-sectional area thereof. This may allow for modules to be scaled-up in a relatively facile manner by merely increasing the transverse cross-sectional area, which may eliminate or substantially reduce the need for other components of the module to be redesigned upon scale-up. In some embodiments, modules may be scaled-up in a manner that requires no or minimal chemical process adjustments.

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Dependent claims

A fluidic system, comprising:

a first layer;
a second layer disposed on the first layer;
and
a plurality of fluid inlets that are configured to dispense fluid to the first layer, the second layer, at least one surface of the first layer, and/or at least one surface of the second layer, wherein:
the first layer comprises pores having a first average diameter,
the second layer comprises pores having a second average diameter,
the second average diameter is less than the first average diameter, and
the fluid inlets are located:
between the first layer and the second layer, and/or
interior to the first layer, and/or
interior to the second layer, and/or
at a surface of the first layer that is opposite to the surface from which the first layer receives fluid flowing through the fluidic system, and/or
at a surface of the second layer that is opposite to the surface from which the second layer receives fluid flowing through the fluidic system.

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Flow reactors and related systems and methods

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